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We are Looking for a Full-Time Evidence Assistant (Housing)
The RAF Families Federation would like to recruit a full-time member of staff to join their small team at Wittering. The RAF FF is established to provide serving RAF personnel and their families with an independent voice on concerns affecting them as part of a RAF family. This is a new post. The post holder would report to the Evidence Manager and be responsible for issues and concerns specifically relating to Service Families Accommodation (SFA). Closing date for applications, 7 Oct 10 for a start date at the beginning of January 11. Salary £17,421
Our Stories in RAF News - 'Why Bother? You Have Done Nothing'
Dear Families Federation, I have just been invited to attend RAF Families Federation workshops on Childcare and Deployments. But quite frankly why should I bother? I attended a workshop last year and nothing has changed since then. What has the Federation actually done that has benefited those you say you represent? And what's the point of having a Federation? Sorry to be so negative but with a Defence Review coming up, is there really any point raising hopes if there is no money anyway?
Foray into the Thoughts of Our Children
The RAF FF is about to embark on a series of trail workshops for the children of RAF Serving personnel. It might be asked, Why? Our answer is that all family members provide support to the serving member(s)of the family and it is therefore important that they are catered for and looked after. We are conscious that this is our first foray into gathering evidence from younger audiences. Our intention is to give the children an opportunity to tell us, in a relaxed environment, about what they think about life as part of a Service family
Being in Debt is Not a Crime
Service families are not exempt from the burden of debt and in many ways it is part of the society we live in. It is only when it become unmanageable that it becomes a problem. An excellent Benefits and Money Advice Service initiative has been set up, but two years on, the majority of those taking advantage are veterans. So why are serving personnel and their families not making use of the advice on offer? The reasons, it seems is a perceived stigma about admitting to being in debt and also many worry admitting debt will have a detrimental impact on their career. But welfare policy staffs are united – as long as an individual demonstrates a willingness to take advice, the Services will be supportive. It can actually help the person focus on his or her primary role - and that's important.. Read the article in this Summer's issue of Envoy
