Integrate consortia continues to support local Welsh Charities

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The Integrate Targeted Recruitment and Training project which supports local communities through the creation of employment and training opportunities, also actively supports local third sector organisations in delivering other community benefits. Utilising the power of consortia, Integrate has supported Welsh homeless charity Llamau, who are currently renovating a terraced house in Cardiff, with generous donations of materials. The refurbished terraced house in Cathays will become home to five young people in the summer, providing a stepping stone from supported accommodation towards independent living.
The property currently undergoing renovation by Newman Builders features five bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, a large kitchen/diner and an outdoor area, combines period features with modern bright and airy space. Materials valued at over £3,000 have been donated to Llamau through Integrate by local contractors who are working with member housing associations. Donations include; Mira – Electric shower Keepmoat - Worcester Bosh combi boiler Robert Price - 50 litres of matt vinyl paint and15 sq metre's (730units) of white tiles Sonic Windows - Front Door Willis Construction – Kitchen and worktops.

Integrate member United Welsh Housing Association also heavily contributed to project; locating a suitable house, arranging surveys and purchase together with providing all the pre and post contract roles for no cost. In addition, United Welsh encouraged their preferred Architect, Engineer, and Quantity Surveyor to reduce their fees as a gesture of goodwill.

Below: Like most rooms, the transformation of bedroom one is steadily taking shape

 Above: Photo taken in March 2012

 Above: Photo taken in June 2012

Llamau Chief Executive - Frances Beecher commented; “we are totally overwhelmed with the generosity and support the Integrate contractors have shown to Llamau’s young people. The things they have donated will not only create a beautiful and high quality home for the young people involved, but demonstrates that they are supported and valued by others, something they haven’t always experienced in the past. This exciting project, supported wholeheartedly by everyone involved, will provide young tenants with an optimum environment from which they can begin to live independently and as fully participating members of their community.” Llamau will offer a friendly landlord service to the five young people, who, as a result of their previous support from Llamau will already have significantly improved independent living skills. The strength of this project is that it mirrors the more gradual route to independence offered by shared accommodation, and when theyfeel ready, they will be able to move on to their own independent tenancies.

Job opportunity- Management Trainee - Jehu Project Services

JOB SPECIFICATION


POSITION : Management Trainee

RESPONSIBLE TO : Site Manager /Project Manager

COMMENCE :       July/August 2012

HOURS : 8.00am – 5.00 pm

SALARY : £9 – 14k (depending on experience)

LOCATION : Cardiff, Swansea and surrounding areas

Duties

*Take instruction from the Line Manager.
* Learn and actively promote good site practice in connection with Health & Safety
* Learn and understand site administration and documentation
* Assist in scheduling of materials
* Assist Site Engineer in his duties
* Spend time with QS, estimating and Construction Departments
* Continual progression to develop management skills including college studies.
* Assist in Co-ordination of sub-contractors and materials
* Promote and achieve a high standard of cleanliness for site and accommodation
* Assist others in their roles.


Primary Objectives

*Attend College to complete formal qualifications in Construction
*Develop an understanding of construction methods and techniques
*Develop an understanding of the financial constraints in construction
*Develop an understanding of Construction Health & Safety requirements and Standards
*Learn how to successfully co-ordinate all Sub-Contractors and Suppliers
*Maintain accurate and timely site records and detailed correspondence with Client, Designers,
Sub-Contractors and Suppliers
*Assist to ensure all aspects of the work are programmed, planned and resourced adequately
*Fully develop an understanding of project documentation.



Supporting Priorities

*Maintain and enhance Jehu Project Services’ reputation and always portray them in a positive
light
*Adopt a caring, professional approach towards ensuring good Client, Consultant, Sub Contractor and Supplier relationships
*Have basic understanding of contract
*Be presentable.


Performance Measures

*Attendance and successful completion of college courses
*Positive feedback from Line Manager and Department manager

*Completion of successful periodic personnel development reviews.

 

Requirements

* Education - to hold minimum of 4 GCSE to at least grade c, of which 3 must be Maths, English & a Science – it is imperative that the candidate is able to enrol on a BTEC Ordinary National Diploma in Building Studies or similar

*Ability to take and carry out clear instructions from your peers

* Ability to work on own initiative with enthusiasm and drive to succeed in Construction Management

*A team player

*Good attendance/time keeping/health record

*Full driving licence or provisional and working towards gaining full licence

*Experience is not essential

>To apply, please email your CV and a cover letter outlining why you feel you would be suitable
for the post to Clare Parry – cparry@uwha.co.uk by Friday 5.30pm 15th June 2012.

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Taff tenants delighted with allotment makeover - Integrate contractors generously donate time and over £8,000 of materials

A full-scale action day to transform a once derelict allotment site has been hailed a success by plot holders, demonstrating the power a partnership approach through consortia can have on community investment. More than 50 people attended the Taff Housing Allotment Action Day on May 29th to help construct a pond, build a fruit cage and plant up new raised timber beds.

Taff Housing took on five allotment plots in early 2011, facing a mammoth task to remove a wilderness of marsh grass and tonnes of dumped rubbish. With support from Integrate contractors through the donation of materials and time, the plots have been transformed into an amazing project, with tenants growing their own fresh vegetables for the first time. Taff has been busy developing new social housing sites in Cardiff – and key contractors involved kindly pitched in to provide much needed facilities.
On the action day, staff from construction group Leadbitter planted up five new raised beds donated by the company, which will be used by disabled and low mobility tenants to enjoy planting and picking produce. Developer M&J Cosgrove also pitched in with their staff landscaping a new pond area for tenants to enjoy. Building firm mi-space also came up trumps, donating a fruit cage, which has been planted up with currants and berry bushes to harvest later in the year. Taff’s maintenance contractor GKR has been busy installing fencing, gates and footpaths, which have made a massive improvement to the site access.

Above: Leadbitter community investment staff and apprentices filling the five raised timber beds donated by the construction group, with a variety of crops

Above: GKR have installed a number of wide access paths improving access across the site

Above: Gary Cosgrove, Director of M&J Cosgrove enjoyed getting stuck in alongside tenants

Taff Housing Chief Executive Elaine Ballard personally thanked all the contractors for their sterling efforts to transform the site. Allotment group chairman Fanwell Tandi said: “On behalf of the Taff Community Allotment Group, I would like to convey my sincere gratitude to the magnificent work all the contractors have done for our allotment. “What was 12 months ago, a derelict piece of land, has been given a facelift and turned into a magnificent garden and recreation centre for the tenants.”

If you would like to get involved in a community project as part of your commitment to community investment and targeted recruitment and training, please get in touch:

Clare Parry

Project Coordinator
Integrate  
e-mail: cparry@uwha.co.uk
Mobile: 07554 415846