Gemma Novis

Qualified Community & Youth Work Practitioner based in South East London with strong interest in Equality, Diversity, Human Rights and community cohesion.

I also work part-time as a visiting tutor for BA Applied Social Science, Community Development & Youth Work undergraduate programme at Goldsmiths College, University of London.

I am keen to lead on, or contribute to projects, with a community and youth group-work focus in areas of Equality, Diversity & Human Rights; Community Development approaches to improving Health & Wellbeing; Global Citizenship & Participation, with a focus on younger people; Group Work - in particular Interfaith & Community Cohesion.

Together with two associates I have recently completed an Equality Analysis of the NHS South East London draft Commissioning Strategy Plan 2012 - 2014.

Previous work experience includes: Equality & Diversity Manager for NHS Lewisham (Finalist for 2010 NHS Leaderhip Awards for Community Leader of the Year); Healthy Start Vitamins & Breastfeeding Welcome Promotion; Lewisham Public Health Forum Project Manager; Dept. of Health funded Pacesetters Lewisham Programme Manager; Tobacco Harm Reduction project with Young people (Social justice perspective); Lewisham Health Promotion Training Programme Development & Brochure production; Equality & Diversity Policy Development for The Lewisham Hospital NHS Trust etc (click blue text for examples)

Key Skills:

Equality & Diversity practitioner

Qualified Community & Youth Work Practitioner

Equality Impact Assessment / Analysis

Community Engagement

Group Facilitation

Project Management

Training & Events

Policy Development

Minute Taking

Social Media

Qualifications include:

MA Development & Rights

BA Applied Social Science, Community Development & Youth Work (First Class)

To approach me regarding relevant work opportunities of any depth or duration then please contact me via linked-in