SDS Newsletter - 25 June

News

Summer Holiday Support for Families
Social Security Scotland is reminding families to check what support they may be entitled to over the summer holidays. Available help includes Scottish Child Payment, Best Start Foods, free school meal holiday support and access to free or low-cost activities through the Summer of Sport programme.
Find out more and check your eligibility on the Social Security Scotland website 

Training & Events

Adult Support & Protection Awareness Training
A free one-hour session from Renfrewshire HSCP covering how to recognise and respond to concerns about adults at risk of harm. Suitable for staff, volunteers, carers and community members.
Find out more

Vacancies

Personal Care Assistant roles - https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/personal-assistant-jobs?keywords=personal%20care%20assistant%20
 
Personal Support Assistant roles - https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/personal-assistant-jobs?keywords=personal%20support%20assistant%20
 
If you or anyone you know are interested/need more info - please email us with the reference code finance@engagerenfrewshire.com
 
To join our PA Facebook recruitment page click here

Local Community Groups

Every newsletter we will highlight different local groups that may be of interest to you!

RAMH - supporting people with mental health needs across Renfrewshire through wellbeing services, community activities, employability support, recovery programmes and social opportunities.
 
Care & Repair Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire & Inverclyde - Care & Repair helps older and disabled people make repairs and adaptations to their homes, supporting them to live independently and safely.
 
Who Cares? Scotland - Who Cares? Scotland supports care experienced people of all ages to have their voices heard, access opportunities and influence the services that affect their lives.

Useful Information

Shopmobility Renfrewshire
Need help getting around? Shopmobility offers wheelchair and scooter hire from the Paisley Centre Car Park. Open Monday–Friday, 10am–4pm and Saturday, 10am–3pm.
 
Changing Places Toilet
Did you know there are Changing Places toilets available at venues across Renfrewshire, including the Lagoon Leisure Centre in Paisley? These provide extra space and specialist equipment for people with complex disabilities.
 
Paisley Central Library
Positive, local, free, and useful for families with children during the school holidays.
Monday, Wednesday–Saturday: 9.15am–5pm
Tuesday: 9.15am–8pm

Useful Contacts