Month: February 2022

SIL Homecare Recruitment Open Days

Posted on | by Paula Palmer

We’re getting ready to hold our first open day! On Monday 7th March we’re inviting you in to ask those questions you’ve been afraid to ask or have a no pressure conversation with one of our team to find out what the job is really like.

Would you like to come and talk to us about our Homecare Support Worker opportunities – find out more about a job in care. You might be surprised.

Oh! And we really will have cake, it’s not just for views. Just pop in – no appointment necessary.

“SIL is the best company I’ve worked for in the care sector. I feel like I’ve fallen on my feet and the work is so fulfilling” – David

“I love what I do because I get a huge amount of job satisfaction and I am so proud of the difference I make to my service users and their families” – Alice

“Everyone is treated the same – top to bottom – with respect. It’s like a family and we all help each other out. I would recommend SIL to anyone.” – Sam

For more information please call the office on 01568 616653 Email: HR@s4il.co.uk – www.s4il.co.uk

Services for Independent living, 1 Owen Way, Leominster Enterprise Park, HR60LA

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Care and Support Charging Consultation

Posted on | by Paula Palmer

Have your say on proposed changes to the Care and Support Charging policy

Herefordshire Council are reviewing how the Care and Support Charging policy affects people who receive care and support in their own home, in the community, or have short-term stays in a care home.

They are doing this to make sure that they are taking a fair and consistent approach to charging for care, and that everyone pays the appropriate amount for the services they receive, based on their needs and their ability to pay.

How can I have my say?

You can take part in the consultation online, over the phone or by email.

Closing date ?

The survey will close on 10th February 2022, so please ensure that you provide Herefordshire Council with your views before this date.

How can I find out more?

Your can out more about the current policy, the proposed changes and background on the Herefordshire Council website

How will they use my feedback?

They will use your feedback to help inform their decisions about any changes being made to the Care and Support Charging Policy. The results of this consultation will be published on their web page in an anonymous format in Spring 2022.

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Easy Read – Background to the care and support charges consultation

Torfaen Life Skills course

Posted on | by Paula Palmer

Christians Against Poverty’s Life Skills course is designed to help you:

  • Create a budget
  • See your money go further
  • Stay on top of bills
  • Grow in self- confidence
  • Improve your relationships

Join their friendly community group and gain skills to lift the pressure of life on a low income.

For any questions or to book your free place contact Simon on 07933 348307 or email torfaen@capuk.org

Thursdays, 12.30 from 3rd February

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Life skills course info

Scam Awareness

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Scams come in many forms; uninvited contact is received by email, letter, and telephone or in person making false promises to con victims out of money. There are many of these sorts of scams but some of the most common are fake lotteries, deceptive prize draws or sweep stakes, clairvoyants, computer scams, and romance scams. The criminals attempt to trick people with flashy, official looking documents or websites, or convincing telephone sales patter, with the aim of persuading them to send a processing or administration fee, pay postal or insurance costs, buy an overvalued product or make a premium rate phone call.

Doorstep scams are crimes carried out by bogus callers, rogue traders and unscrupulous sales people who call, often uninvited, at people’s home under the guise of legitimate business or trade.

Where you can find help

Here are a few places where you can find help and advice on what to look to prevent being caught by a scam and what to do if you think you are victim of a scam. There is no need to feel shame or embarrassment; the techniques and tools used are very convincing and persuasive. If you’ve been the victim of a scam, remember you are not alone.

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Herefordshire Carers

Posted on | by Paula Palmer

Herefordshire Carers provide activities and events for unpaid, family Carers in Herefordshire so as to give them a break from their caring role, reduce isolation, improve wellbeing and develop opportunities for peer support.

Who is a Carer ?A carer doesn’t have to be someone who lives with the person they care for or be related to them. If you care for them, then you are a carer.

Together with Worcestershire Association of Carers they also act as a voice for the Carers of Herefordshire. They facilitate and promote events where Carers can be represented and their views listened to, respected and valued.

Our activities are free of charge to Carers registered with us, so do please join us so that you can be kept up to date with events and activities, meet others in similar situations, improve your wellbeing and help to raise the profile of Carers in the county.

What do they do?

  • Events, activities and trips
  • online learning sessions
  • information and advice
  • social media links
  • gardening club
  • support
  • and more ….

To be find out about all the very latest events, group and contact go to their facebook, sign up for their newsletter or go to their website.

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Gardening club poster

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Garnsychan Partnership

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The Garnsychan Partnership is dedicated to community-based social,environmental, and economic regeneration. They are active across a range of areas including opportunity and enterprise, the environment, health and wellbeing, training,and education.

The partnership is based in Garndiffaith, just north of Pontypool. They operate several non-profit social enterprises that support the communities of the Abersychan ward and wider Torfaen. Their commitment is to help make the area an even better place to live.

2 projects are Circulate Furniture Recycling and Growing the Veg Box.

Services from Garnsychan Partnership

  • Covid Wellbeing Hub
  • Community Foodbank
  • Community Buddies
  • Community Prescription Collection and Delivery Service
  • Period Power – allowing free access to feminine hygiene products and supporting local organisations with products. Including The Wallich, Hales House and Abersychan School.
  • Lunch Club – returning on 1st March. Senior resident please get in touch to book your place
  • GARNSYCHAN TRAINING AND SKILLS ACADEMY At Garnsychan Partnership they operate a Training and Skills academy across all the projects. Currently supporting 15 placements across the organisation providing valuable work placement opportunities (in warehousing, admin and customer services, recycling of woodwork and furniture restoration, horticulture and much more). All placements are unemployed and most of which have mental health issues, learning difficulties and or physical disabilities, they are not bound by criteria and so are an all-inclusive programme with an open door for everyone.

They are always looking for volunteers to join the fantastic team! For any more information regarding any of the services or to find out more – Please contact them via inbox or call 01495774453, go to facebook or their website.