Category: News

We’re recruiting: Project Manager

Laura/ / Job Opportunities, News

Full time, permanent | Salary: £36,274 + 6% pension contribution

Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer

RotherFed is looking for an organised, motivated and community-focused Project Manager to lead Changemakers, our 3-year National Lottery funded community-led environmental sustainability project.

This exciting role will support communities to take practical climate action, reduce energy costs, improve living conditions and strengthen residents’ voices on climate issues. You will manage a small delivery team, work closely with local partners and help develop a scalable model for resident-led environmental action.

About the role

  • Lead delivery of the Changemakers project in line with agreed outcomes, funder requirements and organisational policies.
  • Line Manage and support the Community Energy Adviser and Community Engagement Officer.
  • Support residents and community-led groups to take practical climate action and reduce energy costs.
  • Build strong partnerships and ensure inclusive, accessible community engagement.
  • Monitor progress, capture learning and report on outcomes to funders, trustees and partners.

We’re looking for someone who has

  • Experience of managing staff and funded projects.
  • Strong project management, communication and reporting skills.
  • Experience of community development, engagement or organising.
  • An understanding of climate action, fuel poverty, energy efficiency and inclusion.
  • A commitment to resident-led approaches, equality, diversity and social justice.

If you are passionate about supporting communities, tackling inequality and helping residents take action on climate and energy issues, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

For further details and to request an application pack, please contact: Sarah Fletcher on 07538 625113 or email sarah.fletcher@rotherfed.org

Key dates

Closing date for applications: 7th September at 10am

Interviews will be held on: 8th September

We’re recruiting: Community Engagement Officer

Laura/ / Job Opportunities, News

Full-time, permanent | 37 hours per week | Salary: £26,363 | Based across Rotherham

RotherFed is looking for a motivated and community-focused Community Engagement Officer to support residents across Rotherham to take part in Changemakers, a three-year community-led environmental sustainability project funded by the National Lottery.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside residents, community groups, volunteers and partners to support practical climate action, reduce energy costs, improve local environments and help people have a stronger voice on climate issues affecting their communities.

About the role

  • Engage residents and community groups in practical environmental sustainability activities.
  • Support local climate champions, volunteers and community-led groups to develop confidence and take action.
  • Work with partners to promote energy awareness, environmental improvements and community cohesion.
  • Contribute to project monitoring, learning and the development of a community-led model for local climate action.

We’re looking for someone who has

  • Experience of working in community-based settings and supporting residents, groups or volunteers.
  • Strong communication, listening and relationship-building skills.
  • An understanding of barriers faced by communities experiencing poverty, disadvantage or exclusion.
  • A commitment to environmental sustainability, community empowerment and equal opportunities.

If you are passionate about supporting communities, tackling inequality and helping people take practical action on climate and energy issues, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

For further details and to request an application pack, please contact: Sarah Fletcher on 07538 625113 or email sarah.fletcher@rotherfed.org

Key dates

Closing date for applications: 7th September at 10am

Interviews will be held on: 8th September

Barney Baloney

Laura/ / Uncategorised

By The Open Arms Team

Barney Baloney is a comedy magician who entertains children and families with a fun-filled show.  He is joined by his mischievous ventriloquist monkey, Henry who keeps everyone laughing with his cheeky jokes and playful behaviour. Together, they create an exciting and memorable experience for the children. The show includes a variety of comedy magic tricks that allow the children to join in, making everyone feel involved.  Henry often interrupts the show with funny comments and silly antics creating laughter.  Barney organises exciting party games that encourage teamwork and participation. Children have the chance to win fun prizes, making games more enjoyable. Every child is made to feel included throughout the activity. Barney plays music that keeps the atmosphere fun and energetic and at the end of the show creates colourful balloon models, including animals, swords, flowers, and hats, which the children enjoy taking home as souvenirs. During the performance parents were provided with hot drinks and during the interval free snacks and drinks were provided for the children.

Quotes 

“Very enjoyable experience for the kids – fun”. 

“Fun experience – Main part children loved it”. 

“First time accessing Rotherham Federation. Good communication great event. The kids loved it and it was wonderful to see kid interacting with others. Even better that it was free”. 

“Really enjoyed the show. Kids had fun from start to finish, funny and entertaining 10/10 for a kid’s party”. 

“Brilliant afternoon. Took my 18-month granddaughter. She loved it.” 

“Brilliant, funny had lots of fun- was nice to have something to do during the holidays.  It was my sons first magic show and he was mesmerised.  I enjoyed it just as much as the kids. The party food was fantastic. Highlight of the week. Thank you”. 

“Absolutely brilliant!  The show was funny, interactive and Barney kept all of the children (and adults) interested the whole time. The fruit snack was also a lovely little touch. We went to a similar show last year which wasn’t as good but cost us money. Cannot believe this was free!  Highly recommend!” 

“Fantastic kids have loved every minute of it.  Definitely come again.  Kids best bit was the monkey saying chicken nugget.” 

“My granddaughter was chuckling the whole time and enjoyed the healthy fruit treats too!” 

New Project: Maltby Decides

Laura/ / Announcements, News

Thanks to National Lottery players, Rotherham Federation of Communities has received more than £285,000 of life-changing funding from The National Lottery Community Fund. The funding will be used to deliver an inspiring, community-led programme that supports and empowers local residents to design and award small and medium grants that aim to enhance local services, build skills and confidence, and strengthen community life across Maltby.

This has been awarded from The National Lottery Community Fund’s new “You Decide” programme – involving communities directly in decisions about funding good causes. You Decide is key to the funder’s efforts to put community power, agency, and control at the heart of its funding in England – supporting communities to live happier, healthier lives. This truly life-changing funding has been made possible by National Lottery players. 

We will establish a local grants panel that gives community members the power to decide how funding is allocated. A tiered programme of small and medium grants will be introduced, providing accessible opportunities for local groups to apply for funding that strengthens their communities. This participatory approach will deliver improved outcomes for residents, foster a sense of local ownership, enhance community-led support, and build stronger connections and resilience across Maltby.

New Incentives For The Tenant Scrutiny Panel

Laura/ / Announcements, News

We are pleased to introduce a new Rewards and Incentives process for members of the Tenant Scrutiny Panel. This initiative has been developed as a token of appreciation for members voluntary contribution, and to thank members for their dedication and involvement in helping to improve housing services.

The scheme aims to ensure that all participation is acknowledged fairly and consistently, offering a range of incentives in recognition of members valued input into improving services for all. Whether through vouchers, social get togethers, or other forms of recognition, we want to make sure you feel appreciated for the difference you make.

We hope this new approach is welcomed by tenants, and that it aids continued engagement and collaboration with the existing panel members whilst encouraging new members to join the panel.

View our new incentive guidelines here

Rotherham Federation Celebrates Commitment to Real Living Wage

Laura/ / Announcements, News

Rotherham Federation has today accredited as a Living Wage Employer. Their Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at RotherFed receive a minimum hourly wage of £12, significantly higher than the government minimum for over 23s, which currently stands at £10.42 per hour.

RotherFed is based in Yorkshire and the Humber, the UK region with the highest proportion of non-Living Wage jobs in the country (15.8%), with over 368,000 jobs paying less than the real Living Wage. Despite this, RotherFed has committed to pay the real Living Wage and deliver a fair day’s pay for a hard day’s work.

The real Living Wage is the only rate calculated according to the costs of living. It provides a voluntary benchmark for employers that wish to ensure their staff earn a wage they can live on, not just the government minimum. Since 2011 the Living Wage movement has delivered a pay rise to over 460,000 people and put £3 billion extra into the pockets of low paid workers.

Katherine Chapman, Director, Living Wage Foundation said: “We’re delighted that Rotherham Federation has joined the movement of over 14,000 responsible employers across the UK who voluntarily commit to go further than the government minimum to make sure all their staff earn enough to live on.

“They join thousands of small businesses, as well as household names such as Burberry, Barclays, Everton Football Club and many more. These businesses recognise that paying the real Living Wage is the mark of a responsible employer and they, like RotherFed, believe that a hard day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay.”

About the Living Wage

The real Living Wage is the only rate calculated according to what people need to make ends meet. It provides a voluntary benchmark for employers that choose to take a stand by ensuring their staff earn a wage that meets the costs and pressures they face in their everyday lives.

The UK Living Wage is currently £12 per hour. There is a separate London Living Wage rate of £13.15 per hour to reflect the higher costs of transport, childcare and housing in the capital. These figures are calculated annually by the Resolution Foundation and overseen by the Living Wage Commission, based on the best available evidence on living standards in London and the UK.

The Living Wage Foundation is the organisation at the heart of the movement of businesses, organisations and individuals who campaign for the simple idea that a hard day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay. The Living Wage Foundation receives guidance and advice from the Living Wage Advisory Council. The Foundation is supported by our principal partners: Aviva; IKEA; Joseph Rowntree Foundation; KPMG; Linklaters; Nationwide; Nestle; Resolution Foundation; Oxfam; Trust for London; People’s Health Trust; and Queen Mary University of London.

What about the Government’s national living wage?

In July 2015 the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced that the UK Government would introduce a compulsory ‘national living wage’. It was introduced in April 2016, originally applying for all workers over the age of 25, is currently £10.42 an hour and applies for workers over the age of 23. The rate is different to the Living Wage rates calculated by the Living Wage Foundation. The government rate is based on median earnings while the Living Wage Foundation rates are calculated according to the cost of living in London and the UK.

Tenants Open Day

Laura/ / Announcements, Community Events, Events

At the Tenants Open Day all Rotherham Federation member groups were put in a draw to win £500 for their group. 3 Winners were drawn by the Mayor of Rotherham, which were:

  • Aston TARA
  • Rotherham Sanjeet Choir
  • The Lings Monday Club

All the lucky winners will have the money paid into their groups accounts.

Congratulations to the winners.