We are pleased to be recruiting to this newly created role overseeing our expanding portfolio of CQC registered services for people with disabilities. The role is pivotal to CHADD as we move forward and build on our existing portfolio of specialist accommodation and support services available to vulnerable people in the Dudley area. Working within …
Large Training Room and Event Space We are offering our large training room space for hire at our Brindley House central office and community building. The Diane Stokes Training Room can accommodate 18-20 people board room style, and 30 people theatre style. The room is modern, light and has IT presentation equipment. £15 per hour. …
CHADD are currently recruiting a Young Person’s Alliance Coordinator to join the team in delivering support to young people who are looked after children. The Dudley Young Person’s Alliance is chaired by CHADD, with members Just Straight Talk, Accord Fry, YMCA Black Country Group, Stonewater and Top Church Training; a combination of supported housing & …
Alliance Coordinator -12 month Contract – Youth Services Read More »
Last week we devoted International Women’s Day to the About Bloody Time campaign to tackle period poverty for the women of Dudley. This week the government confirmed that they will fund free sanitary products for schools in England. Hurrah – great news and well done all who campaigned for this change! But This doesn’t deal …
About bloody time – but we still need help with period poverty Read More »
The RISE Project Coordinator will be responsible for developing and coordinating a programme of regular activities and events. As this is a new project we are seeking a self motivated, confident communicator who can make this happen and succeed. The ideal person will be creative, resourceful, organised, experienced in working with young people, excellent communication …
Outreach work to help victims of domestic abuse is a core part of CHADD’s work. In the last year we have developed this work with a new member of our team: Rani Kaur. Rani is an IDVA, an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate. She launched our new outreach service for people aged over 55. Here she …
This morning we celebrated a new team member joining us at CHADD. Esther Treasure was formally licensed as our new Chaplin by the Rt Rev Graham Usher, Bishop of Dudley and our chair. The license is issued by the Bishop of Worcester. With the formalities over, two things happened. First the obligatory selfie and then …
Meet Esther Treasure – our new chaplain at CHADD Read More »
This morning we hosted Phil Azu for the first Midlands event from the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance. It’s an opportunity to bring people together from a range of housing providers and other public services to improve how we recognise and tackle domestic abuse. Anna Gillespie, our Chief Executive, opened the morning and provided the context for …
Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance session on housing and domestic abuse in Dudley Read More »
We’re halfway through a new programme to train medics and other staff at Russells Hall Hospital to help them recognise and act on domestic abuse. It’s a new partnership built on long-standing relationships between our own Karen Turnock and the safeguarding team at Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. Karen is clear about why it …
‘This saves lives’ – CHADD’s domestic abuse training at Russells Hall Hospital in Dudley Read More »
The link between housing, homelessness and domestic abuse is increasing and has been highlighted and championed by Alison Inman, CIH president 17/18. There is now significant evidence of the link between repairs, arrears, tenancy failure and incidents of domestic abuse. At CHADD we work with 450 victims of domestic abuse each year and we see …
