Prof: ‘Romani misunderstood’

A NEW study has revealed that more contact between Romani communities and the general public would help break down social barriers.

The findings of the survey, which was conducted by The University of Manchester, also discovered that suspicion by mainstream groups toward the Roma, who are an ethnic group often referred to as Gypsies, is based on pre-conceptions rather than on direct encounters with the Romani people.

Prof Yaron Matras, expert director of the Romani Project at the university, revealed the results of his research at a special event on Thursday 10 June 2010.

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Girl power

AN INSPIRED Manchester woman has received an award for her long-standing contribution to women from minority communities.

Fajer Rabia was presented with the Inspiring Young Woman for 2010 award at a special ceremony which celebrates amazing community-spirited women from the North West on Friday 14 May 2010.

The 25-year-old, who moved to Manchester from Pakistan in 2003, set up not-for-profit community organization Inspired Sisters in 2007 and the group has helped many BME (black and minority ethnic) women find employment thanks to a range of social interaction and educational activities.

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New jobs come up at Inspired Sisters

A LEARNING resource centre for BME women in Manchester has called on local people to apply for jobs with them.

Inspired Sisters (IS), a not-for-profit community organization that aims to combine education and social interaction for BME (black and minority ethnic) women through a range of opportunities, has called on the public to apply for four new positions.

These new roles, which will be based in Longsight and Trafford, have been created after the organization was awarded a contract by Serco to deliver Step 3 of Flexible New Deal.

People can now apply to become one of three Employment Support Advisors (ref: ISFNDESA/12010)

You could be earning £17,000 plus incentives per year for providing employment advice, counselling, information and mentoring to customers.

The role would also require you to facilitate, encourage and motivate the customer in accessing suitable opportunities in employment and support them in completing application forms and interview techniques in order that they secure a sustainable job.

A major aspect of this role is to support customers from day one of employment through to twenty-six weeks sustained employment and manage a caseload as set by the company.

There is also a position opening for an Employer Engagement Officer (ref: ISFNDEEO/12010).

If you were to get this role, which pays £18,000 plus incentives per year, you would be required to establish and maintain long-term relationships with employers and develop pathways to provide a variety of sustainable employment opportunities in line with the needs of IS’s clients.

Self-motivated people with, good communication skills, an ability to deal with a diverse range of people, and knowledge of computers should apply for this role.

If you would like an application form for one of these jobs contact IS’s Fajer Rabia on 01612249090 or jobs@inspiredsisters.org.

The application deadline for these jobs is 19 April 2010.