Respite care for Children with Disabilities (Our IMPACCT Scheme)
What is IMPACCT?
We are a family based respite scheme providing flexible short breaks to children and young people affected by disability who may also have complex health care needs.
What benefits does it bring to children and their families?
We provide new experiences, fun and friendship for children and young people whilst offering other family members time out.
Could you be an IMPACCT carer?
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You may be single or with a partner, working, retired or unemployed.
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You may or may not have children of your own.
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You do not need to have experience of caring for a child with a disability before as training and support are provided.
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All applicants will be subject to local authority, health, employment and detailed criminal record checks as part of the assessment process.
What Support Will You Get?
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Carers are allocated their own supervising worker.
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As well as a comprehensive training programme, there is also an opportunity to gain the SVQ level 3 in Caring for Children & Young people.
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There is a generous financial support package which is paid 52 weeks of the year.
Please contact us for further information, or if you are interested in becoming an IMPACCT carer.