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Carers Week at the Kings Hall, Activity Sessional Worker wanted at the National Autistic Society

Stoke-on-Trent City Council sent this bulletin at 20-03-2017 02:23 PM GMT

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Carers' Week at the King's Hall - June 15

This year, Carers' Week will take place June 12 to 18, and we plan to hold a Carers' Marketplace on Thursday, June 15, which will be open to carers and the people who support them. The event will include information, stalls and demonstrations by organisations and businesses providing services to carers and/or those they care for.

The council is looking for organisations, community groups and businesses which provide services to carers, or those they provide care for, to take part.

We are particularly keen to hear from small businesses and local groups who can offer support to carers in their community.

If you would like to be part of this event or have any questions, contact carers@stoke.gov.uk by Friday, March 31 to register your interest. Places may be limited.

Direct Payments drop in

Wednesday, March 29, at 11am, Hanley Community Fire Station

The drop-in takes place quarterly and is open to anyone who receives Direct Payments. Ask questions and meet people in this friendly, welcoming group.

Refreshments available. Organised by People Plus. For more information please contact Emma Byatt on 01782 683790 or emma.byatt@peopleplus.co.uk

Job vacancy: activity sessional worker for the National Autistic Society

five hours per week
£7.80 per hour
zero hours contract - 20 hours per month
closing date: March 27

Applications for this job are sought from anyone suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly those with a diagnosis of autism or Asperger syndrome.

The National Autistic Society is looking for someone to join its team of staff and volunteers at the Stafford and district branch in providing activities for children with autism.

You will help staff to run children's activities on weekends and during summer holidays. Activities include children's stay-and-play club, youth club and occasional outings with children and families. Attendance at monthly committee meetings, as well as supervision with the activity leader will also be necessary.

Click here for full details of the job and to apply online

For more information about this job, email Sarah.Binks@nas.org.uk

We've updated our list!

We put together a list of all activities in the city where people with physical or learning disabilities will be made to feel welcome and treated equally.

You can view it by clicking here.

On the web page you can view by day of the week or the area of Stoke-on-Trent you want to visit.

Upset or anxious while out in the city? Look for a Safer Place

Safer Places is a list of businesses and locations in the city where people with learning disabilities or dementia, who become upset or overwhelmed while out and about, can go and people will provide a safe place for them to calm down and call a trusted friend or relative.

Click here to find out more about our Safer Places and how to get involved.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided on this events listing, Stoke-on-Trent City Council cannot accept any responsibility or liability for any incorrect information or any errors that have occurred.

It is recommended you always check with the event organisers before attending.

The city council does not recommend or endorse any events or providers / organisers listed.