Annual General Meeting, New staff, Support Groups, Job Vacancies, and more...

Come and join our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday 15th March 2023 at 10.30am in Room 1, FYF Day Hub. You are then welcome to join us for tea/coffee in the Carers Centre.

Current members will be notified by post and email offering the opportunity to renew their membership, if required.

If you wish to attend the AGM and/or would like information on membership, please email enquiries@renfrewshirecarers.org.uk or call the Centre on 0141 887 3643. If you would like to become a member of the Carers Centre, please complete an application form using the buttons below. Hoping you can join us.

Meet our New Staff!

The Carers Centre staff team is expanding! This month, we welcomed three new staff members - Jean, Autism Carers Development Officer, Evelyn, Short Breaks Administrator and Jane, Carers Support Manager. All three bring a wealth of experience from their previous roles and we are delighted they have joined our team. We look forward to keeping you updated on new developments that are coming with their roles.

Office Revamp

We are making some changes within the Carers Centre to make more space available to enhance our existing services. From the 4th – 8th March, there will be limited staff within the Centre, with most working from home. Staff will be available during our normal working hours via telephone and email. We look forward to sharing photographs when the work is completed.

Music Sessions with Nordoff and Robbins

“Both Ian and I have also really appreciated having the opportunity for Music Therapy over the last few months. Both blocks have been enjoyable for us both plus also very much being a therapy for each of us.”

Join us for music sessions in partnership with Nordoff and Robbins. These sessions are tailored to meet individual needs. Carers can come alone or with the person they care for. Sessions are for adults, last just under one hour on a Thursday morning for up to 12 weeks, and are held here at the Centre.

If you are interested please contact us on enquiries@renfrewshirecarers.org.uk or 0141 887 3643.

Unpaid Carers Needed for Voluntary Survey on Support into Employment

The University of Strathclyde with Carers Scotland are currently looking to understand the unique challenges that unpaid carers face when accessing employment. 

You can take part if you're over 18, you're an unpaid Carer or have been previously, and you're based in Scotland. You can get started using the button below.

If you’re looking to enhance your career, we have new vacancies available. One is for a Carer Information & Development Advisor - Ethnic Minority Carers who can identify and support Carers from ethnic minority communities.

We’re also looking for an Engagement Officer to help us make a Carer friendly Renfrewshire by ensuring Carers have a voice and are heard to help shape the future. 

Last but not least, we're looking for a Project Development Officer who will become part of a new team in the centre. The team will be responsible for developing a short breaks service for our unpaid Carers.

Find out more about these positions and apply below.

Support Worker Vacancy

We are looking for enthusastic, ambitious, fun and hard-working support staff to join our Care at Home team. We have a range of full-time (35 hrs) and part-time (16 & 20 hrs) positions available, as well as sessional roles too.

Find out everything you need to know about the role and how to apply using the button below. 

Regular Support Groups

Male Carers Support Group

First Tuesday of every month from 12.30 – 2.30pm (next group: 5th March)

Alzheimer Carers Support Group

First Thursday of every month from 12.30 – 2.30pm (next group: 7th March)

Mental Health Carers Support Group

Third Tuesday of every month from 6.00 – 8.00pm (next group: 19th March)

Caring for Carers Support Group

Second Thursday of every month from 12.30-14.30pm (next group: 14th March)

Learning Disability Support Group

Third Tuesday of every month from 10.00am - 12.00pm (next group: 19th March)

Under 18’s ASD Parents Support Group (daytime)

Last Tuesday of every month from 10.00am - 12.00pm. (next group: 26th March)

Under 18’s ASD Parents Support Group (evening)

Second Wednesday of every month 6.00pm - 8.00pm. (next group: 10th April)

Training

Our training e-bulletin will be sent later but if you're ever looking to see which sessions are coming up, you can check out our "What's On?" calendar on our website here. 

Carer's Allowance in Scotland, Benefit Change

In case you missed it, Carer’s Allowance in Scotland will be being replaced by a new benefit called Carer Support Payment over the next year. Find out everything you need to know, and how to apply if you aren’t already receiving the benefit, using the button below.

Looking for energy advice?

Age Scotland's specialist energy advisers can make sure you are getting all the support you are entitled to, give you simple tips for saving energy and money, and help you with a range of other issues. Contact one of their advisers by calling 0800 12 44 222.

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