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SAFSS Pilots Induction Programme

Published October 6, 2009 Domiciliary Care Service , Services for Adults , Services for Children , Services for Parents and Carers , Uncategorized Leave a Comment

SAFSS have been confirmed as Sandwell’s pilot for Artemis, the Children’s Workforce Induction Programme (CWIP).

Artemis is a quality e-learning package, developed by the Children’s Workforce Development Council (CWDC) to embrace the ‘One Children’s Workforce’ philosophy.

The package acts as an introduction to the Every Child Matters (ECM) five outcomes and outlines seven induction standards to which all people working with children must meet. The ‘One Children’s Workforce’ includes the statutory, private, voluntary and independent sector and includes the unpaid workforce such as volunteers running a football club.

Chief Executive Parpinder Dhatt said “SAFSS are proud to be one of the first organisations to do this induction and we are setting standards for other organisations in the health and social care field, as well as in the wider voluntary and community sector. SAFSS believes in the Artemis philisophy and rationale of ‘Everyone can make a difference’ and ‘We need to work together better to protect our children’ and it fits with our organisational mission and vision.

For more information on the Children’s Workforce Development Council www.cwdcouncil.org.uk

Successful daytrip to Legoland

Published September 2, 2009 Domiciliary Care Service , Services for Adults , Services for Children , Services for Parents and Carers , Uncategorized Leave a Comment

Over 200 of our children, young people and adults along with their parents and carers took part in SAFSS annual daytrip on 29th July. This year we visited Legoland and everyone had a fantastic time. The torrential downpour of rain on arrival in Windsor did not dampen our spirits and as the day wore on the appearance of the sun made for a wonderful day!

Chief Executive Parpinder K Dhatt said ” I would like to thank all the staff who worked so hard to organise our day trip to Legoland. The annual daytrip is very important to SAFSS and our families always look forward to it. We have had a wonderful time and families are already asking where we are going next year.”

Every year SAFSS needs to raise £4,500 to pay to hire specially adapted coaches and associated costs. Please contact Claire Bradshaw on (0121) 558 2198 or devmgt.safss@btconnect.com if you are interested in sponsoring our daytrip for 2010.

A visit the Special Olympics

Published August 19, 2009 Domiciliary Care Service , Services for Adults , Services for Children , Uncategorized Leave a Comment

In its 8th year the Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition to more than 2.25 million children and adults with learning disabilities. Service users from our After School Club and Adults Group visited the Special Olympics in Leicester and were shown around by Leicester Cobras’ Jignesh Vaidya.

Football and cricket were the sports seen by our group although they were spoilt for choice with all the different sports on offer. One day was not enough and we are planning a longer trip next time!

Chief Executive Parpinder K Dhatt said “Visiting the Special Olympics was a great opportunity for our children and adults. To see an event where children and young people with learning disabilities are taking part indepedently, with such a strong team spirit and in such a great atmosphere was a very positive experience for our group. This event has given our young people the incentive to set up their own team and has helped us to see how we as an organisation can get more out of sport.”

For more information about our After School Club please contact Sayma on (0121) 558 2198 or asc.safss@btconnect.com. For more information about our Adults group please contact Arathi on (0121)5582198 or adults.safss@btconnect.com

For more information on the Special Olympics Leicester http://www.sol2009.com/home/faqs#whatisspecialolympics

For more information about Leicester Cobras Wheelchair Basketball Club

http://www.leicestercobras.org.uk/Leicester_Cobras_Wheelchair_Basketball_Club/Welcome_to_the_Leicester_Cobras.html

SAFSS are out and about this summer!

Published August 18, 2009 Services for Adults , Services for Children Leave a Comment

Look out for our little green minibus out and about this summer!

Our After School Club are visiting soft play areas, playing football and ball games in the park, having picnics, participating in Bhangra Workshops, visiting Dudely Zoo, going to the cinema and participating in the National Play Day Event! That’s not to mention all our centre-based activities which are in-line with the Every Child Matters outcomes and the Quality in Play standards. It’s going to be a busy summer at the Smiling Stars After School Club!

Our Adults Group are also out and about with visits to the Victoria Heritage Centre, Go-carting, going to the cinema, bowling, visiting the canals, a picnic in Sandwell Valley Park, visiting Stratford-upon-Avon, visiting a monkey farm and a visit to the Midlands arts Centre. And that’s not forgetting all our centre-based sessions which include playing pool, games and all kinds of activities!

SAFSS prides itself on all our activities being user-led and we consult regularly with our children and young people to find out what activities they would like to do. So if you see our green minibus out and about this summer, give us a wave!

For more information about our services for adults with disabilities or After School Club for children with disabilities please contact Arathi (for adults) and Sayma (for After School Club) on (0121) 558 2198.

Job Vacancy – Domiciliary Care Workers

Published August 18, 2009 Domiciliary Care Service , Services for Adults , Services for Children , Vacancies Leave a Comment

We have the following vacancies at SAFSS:

DOMICILIARY CARE WORKERS
SANDWELL ASIAN FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICE
Post 2- (Ref DC002)
Salary £7.22 Per Hour

We are currently looking for care workers who will work provide domiciliary care for children with disabilities within the home environment. Applicants must work in line with CSCI standards and must have experience in childcare and be qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 2 in care, or have a commitment to undertake relevant qualifications and training. Suitable applicants would be required to work in the daytime and early mornings, evenings and weekends and during school holidays.

Sandwell Asian Family Support Service is an independent organisation that provides a range of quality care and support services and opportunities to enable South Asian children (aged 0-18 years) and young people (aged 18-40 years) with disabilities and/or life threatening conditions and their families living in Sandwell and/or neighbouring boroughs, to enhance their quality of life.

All vacancies require applicants to be able to communicate in at least one of the main South Asian languages spoken in Sandwell and neighbouring boroughs. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who can speak Bengali.

For further information/ application form please contact Kam or Amar on
(0121) 558 2198.

Please send completed application forms to:
Sandwell Asian Family Support service
Fenton Street, Smethwick, B66 1HR

Closing date: September 18th 2009

Job Vacancy – Driver

Published August 18, 2009 Services for Adults , Services for Children , Services for Parents and Carers , Vacancies Leave a Comment

We have the following vacancy at SAFSS:

MINIBUS DRIVER 20hrs/week
SANDWELL ASIAN FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICE
Post 1 – (Ref DRI001)
Salary £7,754 per annum

We are currently looking for a minibus driver who will transport children and adults with disabilities within the general Sandwell and Birmingham area. Applicants must be aged over 25 years and hold a clean driving licence. Applicants must also have 12 months driving experience with a category D1 licence.

Duties also include the general fuelling and maintenance of the vehicle. The hours of work will be afternoons, evenings and weekends. All applicants will be required to take a driving assessment and be submitted for an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check.

Sandwell Asian Family Support Service is an independent organisation that provides a range of quality care and support services and opportunities to enable South Asian children (aged 0-18 years) and young people (aged 18-40 years) with disabilities and/or life threatening conditions and their families living in Sandwell and/or neighbouring boroughs, to enhance their quality of life.

For further information/ application form please contact Kam or Amar on
(0121) 558 2198.

Please send completed application forms to:
Sandwell Asian Family Support Service
Fenton Street, Smethwick, B66 1HR

Closing date: Friday 18th September 2009
Interviews: Friday 25th September 2009

SAFSS raises over £360,000 for Families!

Published August 11, 2009 Services for Adults , Services for Children , Services for Parents and Carers , Uncategorized Leave a Comment

SAFSS are thrilled to announce that our Liaison and Outreach Officer has raised over £360,000 in HMRC benefits for children who have a disability and their families, in just one year!

Part of SAFSS Liaison and Outreach Service is funded by HM Revenue and Customs Grant-in-Aid funding. Our Liaison and Outreach Officer, Usha Ghai, provides advice, guidance and support to South Asian families who have a child or children with a disability to access some HMRC products. Advice is given on Child Benefit, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit and Child Trust Funds.

Our HMRC funded service will be running until March 2011. If you care for a South Asian child or adult who has a disability and need advice or guidance on a HMRC products please contact Usha Ghai on (0121) 558 2198.

SAFSS in the Media – BritAsia TV

Published May 27, 2009 Domiciliary Care Service , Services for Adults , Services for Children , Services for Parents and Carers Leave a Comment

Look out for Parpinder K Dhatt, Chief Executive of SAFSS on BritAsia’s Broken Silence programme on Tuesday 26th May at 9pm and Sunday 31st May at 6pm.

Parpinder will be participating in a discussion about disability and the South Asian community.

Links to YouTube will follow in due course.

http://britasia.tv/

Channel 833 (SKY)

SAFSS are IB ready!

Published May 19, 2009 Domiciliary Care Service , Services for Adults , Services for Children , Uncategorized Leave a Comment

Do you have an Individualised Budget (IB) to spend?

If you have a care or support plan, an individualised budget or direct payments, SAFSS’ culturally sensitive services can be tailored to meet your individual and family needs. Whether you need care in the home, centre-based care or want to access universal services in the community, SAFSS can help. Our qualified care staff can also accompany you to appointments and meetings and provide support with translating and interpreting.

For further information please contact Neelam Pallen, Manager on (0121) 558 2198

SAFSS ANNOUNCES DAYTRIP TO LEGOLAND

Published May 12, 2009 Domiciliary Care Service , Services for Adults , Services for Children , Services for Parents and Carers Leave a Comment

SAFSS are pleased to announce that our day trip for 2009 will be to Legoland, Windsor. The trip for South Asian children, young people and adults who have a disability or life limiting condition, their parents, carers and guardians will take place on Thursday 30 July.

Every year SAFSS raises vital funds to support our day trip which costs in the region of £5,000. Last year our trip to Drayton Manor Park was funded by the proceeds of our 21st Anniversary Event and over 200 children, young people and adults with disabilities and their families were supported. A big thank you to all our sponsors, supporters and everyone who helped raise the grand sum of £4,500 and made the 21st Anniversary Event the huge success it was.

Further details will follow on this website regarding the day trip. If you have any questions in the meantime please contact Amar on (0121) 558 2198 admin.safss@btconnect.com

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