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The Link Magazine• February 1994
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Hospital volunteer experiment success Come in fancy dress to the West Swindon Focus on Under 5s

A small advertisement in the April and also chat to visiting parents." Fct ivy Thie Wovkskop
1993 Link magazine for volunteer Sister Chambers said the volun-
Thursday 10 February, 10am - 12 midday
play leaders in the paediatric unit at teers help the unit to have a family Limited spaces. Admission by 25p ticket from Link Centre Community Suite
PMH - the first time they have been atmosphere. "You don't need any
used - has proved a great success. nursing experience, just a pleasant Some of the part time vacancies available
Senior Paediatric Nurse Juliet personality and experience with Job Alert! at the West Swindon Jobcentre
Chambers said the staff are so children. You do need a bit of pa- Box Office Assistant required to work Building Society Branch Assistant
pleased with the help provided by tience after we interview you be- in West Swindon from 830pm to lam wanted in Wootton Bassett from 2pm
their first volunteers that they are cause r'olice checks can take time.
from Wednesday to Saturday. £3.05 to 5pm, Monday to Friday and alter-
keen to recruit more. "However contact us first so that per hour. Ref: 7275 nate Saturdays 9am to 1pm. Salary is
Maureen Truman from Toothill the process can get underway. You
and Jo Ingram from Lynham re- can change your mind at any time." Weekend Chef with 2 years experi- negotiable. Ref: 7276
ence to work at Blag rove from 9am to Bar Person/General Assistant to
sponded to the advertisement and The paediatric unit is interested
2pm, Saturday and Sunday. £5.50 work evenings 7pm to 11.30pm in a
have enjoyed their experiences. in volunteers to work with under 4s per hour. Ref: 7272 restaurantat Lyneham for £3 per hour.
"I've been surprised by how much and up to 14 year olds. Call Sisters Registered General Nurse needed Ref: 7232
we've been involved with the chil- Chambers or Cejer on 426351 or
to work 2 nights per week in a nursing Evening cleaners at Wootton
dren," said Maureen. "Weplaywith write via Fernham Ward, PMH, home for the elderly from 10pm to Bassett, 4pm to 615pm at £39 per
the children, feed and bathe them, Okus Road, Old Town, Swindon.
8am (may include weekends). £6.20 week. Ref: 7219
Maureen Truman with Nana Bampah, left, and Jo Ingram with Luke Matthews per hour Ref: 7256 This is a very small selection of the
Room Attendant to make beds, clean, jobs on offer at the moment.
polish and dust from 9am to 3pm for 3 Call into the Jobcentre at West
days per week (will include week- Swindon District Centre to see the
ends). £3.27 per hour. Ref: 7254 full, up-to-date display.
VACANCY
Creche Development Worker
16+ hrs/wk on sessional basis. £4.50 to 1
£5.50/hr dependent onexperience&quali- Temporary
fications (subject to funding after 9/94)
Opportunities
Enthusiastic person needed to provide
quality childcare, a range of play experi-
ences and support for under fives. At
least 3 years play related experience, some
Good all round experienced
with under fives, & 1 year's experience staff, required for the following
with the physical needs of young children
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& babies (in a paid or voluntary capacity).
• Secretarial PA
Women's courses Too old at 50? We are an equal opportunities employer, • Telesales
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• Administration
Gontact Karen Davison wi
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West Swindon Family & Community
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from Thursday 10 February, 730pm tions' course starting could help.
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Est. W. Swindon 1978
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movement. The venue is fully wheel- you with support along the way.
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No experience is necessary. training elements and counselling
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