Communities and Hubs

We are looking for a Senior Community Engagement Officer at Watford Community Housing contact me for an informal chat about this role :-)

Senior Community Engagement Officer - Watford, Hertfordshire Do you want to make a difference? An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Community Engagement team for someone with a passion for helping the community and ensuring our customers’ voices are heard. This diverse and flexible role means you get to build relationships with a range of community

We understand that the cost-of-living still remains high and that many of our tenants may be struggling.

We have a brilliant team of staff here who want to support you in a way that best suits you. Talk to us today to start feeling better about your finances.

www.wcht.org.uk/moneyadvice

Last week our Community team picked up 130 Warm in Winter bags from Small Acts of Kindness!

They contain essential items including a blanket, thermal hat, gloves and socks, a mug, hot drinks and much more. These brilliant bags will be going to our most vulnerable tenants to keep them warm and connected to their community this winter.

To find out more about Small Acts of Kindness, please visit: www.smallactsofkindness.co.uk/

You are invited to our Holywell coffee morning next Monday (6 November)!

It will be held at Summer Place from 10:30am - 12:00pm. This coffee morning is a great way to meet your neighbours and chat to your housing officer about any concerns you may have.

If you have any questions about repair times, what your responsibilities are as tenants or you just want to meet fellow Holywell residents, feel free to come along!

We have some very exciting free groups running in our Leavesden Green Community Hub!

Baby group - Thursday weekly 10-11.30am
18 months+ - Thursday weekly 1.30-3pm

A great opportunity for children to play and develop in a fun and stimulating environment!

www.hertsfamilycentres.org/family-centres.aspx

Do you know someone who would be perfect for this role?

We are looking for a Business Support Apprentice to join our organisation - ideal for a school leaver or someone looking to retrain.

We are always on the lookout for local talent, so please share with anyone you think may be interested!

More information about the role here: https://www.networxrecruitment.com/Jobs/Advert/2522643?cid=1394&rsid=0&js=0&LinkType=1&FromSearch=False

We have an exciting new addition to our Leavesden Green Community Hub - Mini Athletics!

Classes run every Thursday for children aged 2-5 years, the aim is to develop physical skills, make new friends and build their confidence

Book here - www.miniathletics.com/mini-athletics-watford-and-hemel-hempstead-summary/

Do you want to spruce up your digital skills?

The Adult Training Network is running a free course in our Leavesden Green Hub*

💻 Running 1st to 25th November
⌨️Monday, Wednesday and Thursday over 4 weeks
🖱️ 9:30am – 1:30pm

For more information call 079564984114 or email [email protected]

*This course is free for applicants who:

• Have the right to access education in the UK
• Proof of address
• Proof of benefits if applicable

Our Hillside Community Hub is opening today!

Visit us from 1pm to 5pm today to chat to all our amazing partners and check out all the important services that will be available.

Three Rivers District Council ASCEND Charity UK Watford & Three Rivers Trust Hertfordshire Mind Network

We are very excited to announce that on the 20th October, our Hillside Community hub relaunches as a wonderful local space for important services and support such as:

• Employment guidance
• Health and wellbeing
• Domestic abuse support

We are thrilled to be working with so many amazing partners for this project including Three Rivers District Council, ASCEND Charity UK, Watford & Three Rivers Trust and bringing together a range of outreach services including Citizens Advice, Hertfordshire Mind Network and Three Rivers Healthy Hub.

For more information on the services provided, visit www.threerivers.gov.uk/egcl-page/hillsidecommunityhub

Do you know what to do if your baby is choking?

We are providing funding for our residents to take part in this very important course on infant first aid.

Please share with anyone you think may benefit from this course!

Email [email protected] to book your place now.