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Hats for Headway is great way to raise awareness of the work Headway Shropshire does in our annual celebration.
The idea is very simple, all we ask you to do is wear a hat on 18th May to show your support. We would encourage you to wear a hat that is crazy and bizarre but this is not compulsory, we just want you to have fun.
Ask all your colleagues, friends and family to wear a hat for the day to raise awareness and donate £1 to Headway Shropshire
https://www.justgiving.com/campaigns/charity/headway-shropshire/hatsforheadwayshropshire
Why not have a royal theme with the Wedding of Harry and Megan being on the following day
It would be great if you can share your phots on social media to show your support for the work our team does.
#HatsforHeadway
Sleep Nights - £7.83ph
Wake Nights - £9.69ph - £10.71ph depending on experience.
Senior Support Worker - £9.69ph
Travel Time & Mileage Paid.
Hours: 16hr-37hr contracts.
Working Patterns:
4 days on 4 days off.
5 days over 7.
Bi-weekly.
Evenings Only.
Weekends Only.
Bonuses
Mileage paid at £0.30p per mile
Travel time paid at £8.00-8.52 per hour.
Mobile phone allowance provided.
Free DBS checks.
2 week paid induction programme.
28 days holiday pro rata.
QCF training program available.
In house training provided.
A friendly and supportive working environment.
Essential
Vehicle and full driving licence.
Smart Phone.
To apply for the position of Community Support Worker, please send your CV with no work history gaps, along with a covering letter to
rm@headwayshropshire.org.uk
A few dates to put in your diary..
Don't forget to check back regularly for updates!
Carers Support Group
Dates for your diary 2018
Headway Shropshire has grown to such an extent in recent years. With this in mind the need for carers support, information and guidance is much greater. We at Headway Shropshire would like to welcome you to join our carers group which is held at Headway Shropshire on dates stated below.
The effects of Acquired Brain Injury are so wide, so unique and also often invisible that many carers, family members and friends find it difficult to get the support they need. What Carers have in common with each other is the need to share stories and know that people really listen and understand. Our carers group is to meet other people in the same situation, to value each other’s ideas and experiences, to have a break and to get practical information.
Carers Meeting Dates
6pm-7.30pm at Headway Shropshire SY3 5HJ
Wednesday 17th January
Thursday 15th February
Tuesday 13th March
Wednesday 11th April
Thursday 17th May
Tuesday 12th June
July - HOLIDAY
August – HOLIDAY
Tuesday 11th September
Wednesday 17th October
Thursday 15th November
Tuesday 11th December
Headway Shropshire: 01743 365565
Jamie – outreach@headwayshropshire.org.uk
BIG GIVE CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Winter Fair at Headway Shropshire. We decided to move the annual event into November as you are all so busy in December and what a success it was. I don't think we could of accommodated any more people in our rehabilitation centre.
The Shrewsbury Concert band provided some beautiful music whilst everyone browsed around the stalls and enjoyed a cup of tea with some home made cake.
Every year we are overwhelmed by the generosity of you all donating raffle prizes and making hand made items for us to sell.
It was our most successful fair to date and we raised £1149.65 after expenses.
The name of the REINDEER was CARROT and the name of the ROBIN was ISSIE, both name were selected by clients in the rehabilitation centre.
We are extremely grateful to all the staff, volunteers and supporters who volunteered their time to help set up, look after the stalls and tidy up after the event.
Headway Shropshire are in partnership with 21 organisations delivering Building Better Opportunities in Shropshire. This programme started in January 2017 and will run until December 2019.
The programme is joint funded by the European Social Fund and the Big Lottery to tackle the root causes of poverty, promote social inclusion and drive local jobs and growth. The programme is delivered in 38 Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) areas according to local priorities. (See: www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/esf).
As part of the Shropshire Building Better Opportunities project Headway Shropshire want to help improve the employability, motivation and confidence within the care sector of those on the programme by offering 12-week work placements within the Rehab and Reablement centre based on the Oxon business park in Shrewsbury.
The Rehab centre is open five days a week, Monday – Friday where the rehab staff support clients in various activities throughout the day including;
o Arts and Crafts
o Independent living skills
o Woodwork
o Computers
o Gardening
o Communication groups
o Quizzes
o Games
o Physical exercise
During the 12 weeks, individuals in the Building Better Opportunities programme can work alongside the rehab team to support clients throughout their day at Headway Shropshire helping to increase their understanding of various disabilities and gain valuable skills and experience in;
o Supporting people with acquired brain injuries
o Communication
o Offering emotional support
o Assisting clients in activities
o Assisting with personal care
o Delivering person centred care
The work placement coordinator will support individuals on placement with their initial induction, with job searching on the internet and CV update.
Access to the internet will also be provided so that individuals can job search independently and complete E-Learning in subjects relating to Health and Social care these include:
o Health and Safety
o Food Hygiene
o Infection Control
o Risk Assessment
o Safeguarding of Adults
o Diversity and Equality
o Mental Capacity Awareness
o Confidentiality
o Epilepsy Awareness
o Stroke Awareness
Headway Shropshire hope that our work placements can benefit individuals by;
o Increasing their confidence, empathy and respect for others
o Giving opportunities to develop transferable skills such as team work
o Allowing individuals to experience Health and Social care and to decide whether or not it is the right career for them
o Providing experience needed to help people move onto vocational courses
o Increasing job opportunities in the heath sector
o Giving something to add to individual’s applications and references
o Show individuals how rewarding it is supporting people.
Contact details:
Hattie (Harriet) Beardsley – BBO Work Placement Coordinator
T: 01743 365271
E: 
The project has received funding from the Big Lottery Fund and the European Social Fund as part of the 2014/2020 European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme in England. The Department for Work and Pensions is the Managing Authority for the England European Social Fund programme. Established by the European Union, the European Social Fund helps local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support skills development, employment and job creation, social inclusion and local community regenerations. For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding.
