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Call for Visual Artists

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We are looking for a range of visual artists in the Black Country (within the Walsall, Sandwell, Dudley and Wolverhampton boroughs) to deliver creative sessions as a part of our Women’s Tuesdays group meeting on Tuesdays 10-12.30pm, May to December 2024.

We are especially keen to commission artists who use various creative means and media to respond to the natural world and explore diverse cultural heritage.

You will be working with a group of creative women from diverse backgrounds who enjoy learning about arts and crafts and using them as a way to engage with natural environment and other cultures.

The fee is £150 per session, with up to £50 for materials. We are keen to book blocks of two sessions, with various artists, the first being an introduction of an art form / medium and the second further exploration.

We are also looking to commission two artists to carry out larger projects at the Garden which lead to the collaborative creation of a work / body of works which will be installed in our outdoor space. We have £2000 for each of these projects and expect them to include at least two participatory workshops.

We are hoping the programme will end with a celebration and exhibition at the end of 2024 / beginning of 2025.

To express your interest, please e-mail Anna Webster at caldmoregarden@gmail.com with a short written proposal describing your creative experience and record of delivering creative projects and workshops (no longer than one page), visual examples of suggested work, and your availability (for example specific months). We are hoping to hear from you by 27th May 2024.

The arts programme at Caldmore Community Garden is funded by West Midlands Combined Authority’s Inclusive Communities Programme operated by the Heart of England Community Foundation.

Job Opportunity – Poetry Project Co-ordinator at Caldmore Community Garden

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Caldmore Community Garden in Walsall are looking for a Poetry Project Co-Ordinator to develop and deliver a programme of monthly poetry workshops at the Garden, leading up to a special poetry event and a creation of a poetry trail.

We are especially keen to commission poets who respond to the natural world and explore diverse cultural heritage in their work, and who have contacts and experience in organising the poetry scene in the Black Country.

We hope that the project will bring new audiences to Caldmore Community Garden, explore the nature and environment of the Garden, listen to stories of people involved in or visiting the Garden, and inspire our visitors to engage with the outside space in new ways.

The project will take place between late May and late November / early December 2024.

The project involves:

  • Development, promotion and delivery of 6 monthly poetry workshops at Caldmore Community Garden – 2 days a month at £350 per day (co-ordinator’s fee of £4,200 in total, with an additional materials and refreshments budget);
  • Development, promotion and delivery of 2 events – one poetry event and one engagement workshop at an open community event at the Garden (co-ordinator’s fee of £700 in total, with an additional materials budget);
  • Working with the Community Garden team to design and develop a poetry trail to be installed at Caldmore Community Garden.

To express your interest, please e-mail Anna Webster at caldmoregarden@gmail.com with a short written proposal describing your creative experience and trackrecord of delivering poetry workshops and events (no longer than one page), as well as examples of your work.

The deadline for applications is Friday 10th May at 12pm. We will contact shortlisted candidates the following week.

The arts programme at Caldmore Community Garden is funded by West Midlands Combined Authority’s Inclusive Communities Programme operated by the Heart of England Community Foundation. The poetry project is co-funded by Black Country Touring.

Job Opportunity – Assistant Play Scheme Worker at Caldmore Community Garden

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Caldmore Village Festival Ltd based in Caldmore, Walsall, has the following vacancy for enthusiastic and experienced assistant play scheme worker:

Assistant Play Scheme Worker

Hours: 

7 hours per day, 6 days a week during June and October half – term holidays, Easter and Summer school holidays (9 weeks in a year).

Salary: £12 per hour

Start date: 25th March 2024 (until the end of December 2024).

Place of work: Caldmore Community Garden, Carless Street, Walsall WS1 3RH.

Applicants must have experience of working with 8 – 12 year olds in a play environment.

All posts are subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure for a regulated activity and reference checks.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your CV and cover letter to Anna Webster at caldmoregarden@gmail.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The closing date for applications is: 4th March 2024 12.00 noon.

Interviews will take place on Monday 11th March 2024.  Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Thursday 7th March.

The post is funded by Children in Need.

Job Opportunity – Assistant Community Development Worker

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Employer: Caldmore Village Festival Ltd

Job Title: Caldmore Community Garden Assistant Community Development Worker

Contract Type: 2 years with potential extension subject to funding.

Start Date: February 2022 (subject to references and DBS checks)

Salary: £24,000 per annum plus employer contribution pension

Closing Date For Applications: Noon on 5th January 2022.

Interviews to take place on Wednesday 19th January 2022.

Caldmore Village Festival Ltd (CVF) is seeking to appoint a dynamic Assistant Community Development Worker to work alongside our Caldmore Community Garden Project Manager and team of volunteers. This is a fantastic opportunity to join CVF at an exciting time. You will be a motivated self-starter who is able to use initiative and have experience in administrative work. This post is a 2 year fixed term contract.

Key roles include:

  • To support the work of Project Manager and other team members and volunteers at Caldmore Community Garden.
  • To provide administrative support to Project Manager and Management Committee.
  • To promote the work of Caldmore Community Garden and House by communicating with the public via phone, social media, newsletters, etc.
  • To ensure that the Garden responds to the needs and demands of the diverse local community.
  • To work with the staff team and Management Committee to:
    • Plan and implement a programme of events, activities and learning opportunities associated with the Garden and House.
    • Build on existing and identify new areas of development work.
    • Recruit and support Garden’s volunteers.

You will:

  • Have previous experience in a community orientated role.
  • Be an active team member in relation to projects and events.
  • Have flexible working which includes working some evenings and weekends.
  • Report to Project Manager and CVF Management Committee.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Job Description and Person Specification (attached)

Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are suitable to be considered for the role to: caldmoregarden@gmail.com

All candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted by January 12th 2022 by email.

Job Opportunity: Lead Holiday Play Scheme Worker at Caldmore Community Garden

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Caldmore Village Festival Ltd based in Caldmore, Walsall, has the following vacancy for enthusiastic and experienced play scheme lead worker:

Lead Play Scheme Worker

Hours: 

7 hours per day, 6 days a week during three half – term holidays, Easter and Summer school holidays (10 weeks in a year).

Salary: £14 per hour

Start date: February 2022 (3 year contract).

Place of work: Caldmore Community Garden, Carless Street, Walsall WS1 3RH.

Ideally applicants will have a relevant Level 3 NVQ or diploma, preferably in Playwork or Youth Work, but we will consider other equivalent qualifications. Applicants must have experience of working with 7 – 13 year olds in a play environment.

Experience of working in a supervisory capacity is essential.

All posts are subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure for a regulated activity and reference checks.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your CV and cover letter to Anna Webster at caldmoregarden@gmail.com.

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The closing date for applications is: 5th January 2022 12.00 noon.

Interviews will take place on Friday 21st January. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Friday 14th January.

Invited applicants will be asked to prepare a Powerpoint presentation with an example programme of 2 days of holiday play scheme activities.

The post is funded by Children in Need.

Job Opportunity: Holiday Play Scheme Lead Worker at Caldmore Community Garden

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Caldmore Village Festival Ltd based in Caldmore, Walsall, has the following vacancy for enthusiastic and experienced play scheme lead worker:

Play Scheme Lead Worker

Hours: 

7 hours per day, 6 days a week during three half – term holidays, Easter and Summer school holidays (9 weeks in a year).

Salary: £10 per hour

Start date: February 2021 (end: October half-term 2021).

Place of work: Caldmore Community Garden, Carless Street, Walsall WS1 3RH.

Ideally applicants will have a relevant Level 3 NVQ or diploma, preferably in Playwork or Youth Work, but we will consider other equivalent qualifications. Applicants must have experience of working with 7 – 13 year olds in a play environment.

Experience of working in a supervisory capacity is essential.

All posts are subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure for a regulated activity and reference checks.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your CV and cover letter to Anna Webster at caldmoregarden@gmail.com.


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The closing date for applications is: 6th January 2021 12.00pm.

Interviews will take place on Saturday 16th January on Zoom. 

Invited applicants will be asked to prepare a Powerpoint presentation with an example programme of 2 days of holiday play scheme activities.

The post is funded by Children in Need.

Work for us – Community Development Worker (Maternity Cover)

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Employer: Caldmore Village Festival Ltd

Job Title: Community Development Worker

Contract Type: Fixed 28 weeks (6.5months) Full Time (Maternity Cover)

Start Date: August 2018 (subject to references and DBS checks)

Salary: £20,000 p.a.  (pro rata) plus employer contribution pension

Closing Date For Applications: Noon on 31st of May 2018

Interviews to take place on Tuesday 12th of June.

 

Caldmore Village Festival Ltd (CVF) is seeking to appoint a dynamic Community Development Worker (Maternity Cover). This is a fantastic opportunity to join CVF at an exciting time. You will be a motivated self-starter who is able to use initiative and have a flexible approach to community engagement.

Maternity cover

This post is a twenty eight weeks fixed-term contract to cover the period of maternity leave for the key worker.

Key roles include:

  • Promote and sustain the work of Caldmore Community Garden and House (CCGH) through identification of funding opportunities, writing of bids, delivery of projects and events.
  • Ensure that CCGH responds to the needs of the community.
  • Develop strong links with community, faith and business groups along with other key partners and with the local authority.
  • Raise the profile of CCGH.

 

You will:

  • Have previous experience in a challenging community orientated role.
  • Manage staff and workers in relation to projects.
  • Have flexible working.
  • Report to CVF Management Committee.

 

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS.

 

Maternity Cover Job Description and Person Specification

 

Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are suitable to be considered for the role to: caldmoregarden@gmail.com

All candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted by June 6th 2018 by email.

 

Work for us – Sessional Worker for Making Connections Project

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Making Connections – Men’s Project

A brief for a suitably qualified self-employed sessional worker to work with older men, focussing particularly on the diverse communities of South Walsall.

Hours: Approximately 3-6 hours per week

(flexible by agreement up to a total of 110 hours over 6 months)

Rate: £20 per hour

Length of contract: 6 months

Total Fee available: £2200.00

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