Adult placement scheme - carers wanted
What is the Adult Placement Scheme?
The Nottinghamshire Adult Placement Scheme is run by our Adult Social Care and Health Department. It provides accommodation for adults with learning disabilities in approved family homes. This could be for a short break or a more permanent arrangement.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for people to become Adult Placement Carers
We welcome people:
- of all ages, backgrounds and ethnic groups
- who are single, married or living with a partner
- who own or rent their own home.
Experience of working with people with learning disabilities is desirable, but not essential.
If you are interested in being an Adult Placement Carer, are willing to share your home and have a spare room, we would like to hear from you.
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What does a Carer do?
They provide a welcoming home to an adult with learning disabilities.
The Adult Placement Carer offers encouragement and support to help:
- develop independence and confidence
- learn new skills
- manage daily tasks
- join in with the household
- participate in the local community
- share family outings
- experience family life
The amount of encouragement and support you offer depends on how much is needed - some people need more than others.
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What help will I get?
Adult Placement Carers are always supported by Adult Placement Officers who:
- carefully match you with the person who will be sharing your home
- arrange introductory visits between you and the person who may share your home
- make sure that the placement is working well.
We provide on-going training and support so that you have the skills you need.
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Rewarding?
Being an Adult Placement Carer is an opportunity to learn new skills and make a real difference to someone's life.
Adult Placement Carers are paid for the work they do. The amount you receive depends upon the level of need of the person sharing your home.
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Interested?
If you are interested in becoming an Adult Placement Carer and want to find out more, please ring the Adult Placement Co-ordinator for an informal chat.
Tel 0115 854 6000
Or write to:
Adult Placement Co-ordinator
Adult Social Care and Health Department
Nottinghamshire County Council
Sir John Robinson Way
Nottingham
NG5 6DB
or email adultplacement@nottscc.gov.uk
We look forward to hearing from you.
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