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Postive Mental Health and Wellbeing for Children and Young People

POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

If you are a young person who is feeling anxious or depressed, please find below a list of help-line numbers that might offer help and support.

Childline (up to 25 years): Call   0800 1111

The Samaritans:  Call   08457 909090 or 116 123

Young Devon:  Please email   [email protected]

 Shout  (24/7 Crisis text line for young people) – Text Shout to 85258

Kooth.com   (online support and counselling)

If your life is at imminent risk, call 999 for emergency help.

Useful information and contact details can ao be found in the

Wellbeing Toolkit – Young Devon (www.youngdevon.org)

And for younger children and their parents on the Place2Be website:

www.place2be.org.uk

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BRIDFORD CLOTHING BANK

The Clothing Bank in the Village Hall car park will be emptied and the contents collected on Monday 21st September 2020.

You are reminded that all items must be bagged for health and safety reasons as well as convenience.

If you require bags please contact Cllr Jennifer Padgham (te. 01647 252172) who will be happy to drop some off to you.

BRIDFORD PARISH COUNCIL

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Bridford Church Open by Appointment for Prayer and Reflection


Bridford’s church is now open for private prayer and reflection. Appointments can be made for either Tuesday between noon and 2 pm or Saturday between 10 am and noon.

Please ring 01647 252180 or 252515 or 253239 to make an appointment.

Churches remain closed for public worship, but there are lots of church services happening online or by telephone. Visit www.archurchnearyou.com for more details or call the church office on 01392 832332.

[Updated Sunday June 28th with new times and phone numbers for Bridford]

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Acorn Community Support Part-Time Office Manager – Job Vacancy

JOB VACANCY
Acorn Community Support, Office Manager – Part Time : Based at Christow Surgery, EX6 7NY
Part time (0.5 FTE) Salary £16,380 pa pro rata
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We are looking for an office manager to work in our charity that provides support to the individuals within the areas of Cheriton Bishop and the Teign Valley. Under normal circumstances, our services are mainly accessed by the elderly, but during Covid 19 we are supporting anyone who is requiring our help.

Person specification
You will be a self-motivated person who is able to work independently, use your initiative, have strong communication and interpersonal skills. You will be numerate and IT-literate. Your duties will include liaising with clients, volunteers to ensure the services of Acorn are available to all those who need them. You will work closely with our Community Care Manager and report to the Board of Trustees. We are looking for a strong all-rounder with lots of enthusiasm.

Main responsibilities :
1. To be the face of Acorn, liaising with clients and volunteers to ensure our client’s needs are met through our
various services.
2. Managing the petty cash using Quickbooks and report to the Treasurer.
3. Undertake banking of petty cash.
4. Managing the administration relating to our two minibuses.
5. Interviewing and DBS checking all new volunteers.
6. Attending external meetings such as the Devon Car Forum.
7. Contribute to PR/Marketing materials

 

For more information or an informal chat you may contact Jo Clunie, Chair of Trustees at [email protected]​ or ring her on 01392 491047