Health and Social Care Information Event – Exhibitors Announced!

Come and talk with a range of leading regional Health and Social Care organisations, discover support available on your doorstep and explore a range of volunteering opportunities in the area. Organisations exhibiting on the day include:

Lincolnshire County Council Fostering & Adoption – a small regional team looking to recruit volunteers across the country, with roles ranging from permanence, task centred, sibling groups, additional needs and respite.

Lincolnshire Care Association (LinCA)– ensures that there is quality and choice in the provision of care services within Lincolnshire. LinCA provides accessible information, advice, support and development opportunities to care providers to enable them to respond to changing needs through the provision of innovative quality services.

Voluntary Centre Services – operate accredited Volunteer Centres in Lincoln, Gainsborough and Sleaford - dealing with over 2,000 volunteer enquiries each year. They offer help to anyone wishing to set up a group, funding advice and access to news and networks in the voluntary and community sector. The organisation also has an active team of invaluable volunteers working alongside staff to deliver services across each district.

Linkage - for over 40 years the charity has delivered specialist education, care, employment and support services throughout the county.  Linkage supports young people and adults with learning difficulties and disabilities to learn, develop and achieve their aspirations in life.

NW Counselling Hub - Counselling support for 4yrs old and upwards, young people, adults, couples and families. Training and COD events for training counsellors and qualified counsellors. Volunteer roles available include Admin Volunteers and Assessments Volunteers.

The Well Centre – a private Psychiatry Clinic in Lincoln with specialists in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental health difficulties arising from biological, psychological, and social circumstances.

Say Hello – a charity  set up to help adults with learning disabilities overcome loneliness
and social isolation. Based in Lincolnshire, Say Hello facilitates recreational and leisure activities, helping bring people together to socialise, make friends, learn new skills and have fun!

Dial A Ride – provides transport for individuals that are disadvantaged through age or disability, improving their quality of life and independence. Dial A Ride provide travel to medical appointments, shopping, social events or visiting friends or family.

Lincoln Pandas – a volunteer led group using lived experience to provide support for parents and parents-to-be who are experiencing perinatal mental illness including; anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Lincoln Pandas run monthly support groups and provide advice and support as well as signposting to other local or national services.

Livali – a small independent enterprise providing quality social care for vulnerable people, supporting all ages inclusive of those with physical and learning disabilities, sensory impairments, mental health needs and older people. Livali supports people to have the life they choose, maintaining independence in their home and community, supporting with hobbies and work, providing respite care or companionship and advocacy.

The Health and Social Care Information Event also offers a great opportunity for job seekers to meet recruitment experts and discover the range of roles available in Health & Social Care. Organisations showcasing job opportunities on the day will include:

Home From Home Care – the UK’s largest parent led specialist residential care provider. Driven by wanting to make a difference, Home From Home Care supports adults with complex needs, creating bespoke homely environments, delivering fulfilled days through effective care and support, focusing on independence, self-worth and new opportunities. Full and part time care roles are available across five village locations in Lincolnshire.

HFHC Healthcare – provides carers and support workers to people in their own homes as well as providing staff to care organisations and establishments. HFHC Healthcare specialises in Complex Care, Elderly Care, Dementia Care, End of Life Care, Palliative Care, Mental Health and Learning Disability Support. Immediate vacancies are available in Lincolnshire for a wide range of healthcare jobs, including Care Workers, Support Workers, Palliative and Clinical Carers, Nurses and Senior and Supervisory roles.

The Health and Social Care Information Event takes place on Saturday 16th November, 10am-2pm, at the Social Care Exchange, conveniently situated off Doddington Road, Lincoln. As well as promoting a host of inspirational charities, the event offers the opportunity to learn and develop skills in workshops and through a line-up of inspiring speakers. To find out more about the event and to book your FREE entry ticket click here: http://bit.ly/2OUXk87