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  • 2) Help with finding and keeping a job Transition Guide

    discuss other support available They can refer you to a disability specialist advisor or a specialist work psychologist. They can also carry out an ‘employment assessment’ of your skills and experience. This helps see what kind of roles you are interested in. Opportunity Sheffield Opportunity Sheffield is part of Sheffield City Council. It provides employment and skills programmes. These are designed to help people who face difficulty in looking for work. This can include individuals who want to start their employment journey but don’t know how. It includes those with: disabilities…) website. Click on the logo. Visit the Disability Sheffield website. They have a list of local organisations and services that give information and advice on getting a job. Click on the logo. Sheffield Supported Employment This programme helps people with learning disabilities and / or autism…

  • Leisure Transition Guide

    for staff or an extra member of staff to help you. SNIPS stands for Special Needs Inclusion Playcare Service. It is a Council-run service. They support children and young people aged 5-18 years. They help you access short break activities to give your parents/carers a break from caring. To apply… about your interests and support needs. They will create a profile and complete an assessment. They give this to the club to help them to meet your needs. Specialised clubs for disabled children and young people Specialised clubs are for disabled children and young people only. Sheffield City Council has commissioned these clubs. You can only access them through a referral from SNIPS. These clubs have: trained staff adapted premises activities suitable for your needs, abilities and interests. Who can attend? Children and young people aged between 5 and 17 years with a disability…

  • What are short breaks and who can apply?

    . Want more information? The Special Needs Inclusion Playcare Service team ( SNIPS ) in Sheffield City Council can help you. They can provide more information on the short breaks available. Telephone: 0114 273 5368 (ask for a member of the SNIPS team) E-mail: SNIPSBusinessSupport… breaks are available for disabled children and young people who: are aged from birth up to their 18th birthday live in Sheffield have a disability which has a significant impact on their family and home life The Equality Act 2010 The Equality Act 2010 says a person has a disability if: they have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to do normal daily activities In Sheffield we have a number of services that provide activities for disabled children and young people to access. Families who have two or more…

  • What are short breaks?

    . This is to see if they meet the suitability criteria. How Sheffield City Council supports Short Breaks Children and young people at the centre children and young people will be at the centre of the way the Council works. They will be able to tell the Council their point of view and affect their experience. Working in Partnership Work in partnership with parent, carers, professionals and services to meet individual needs. High quality and high performing services The Council will meet children and young people’s needs in which parent and carers have trust and confidence. Skilled and supported workforce The Council will have staff that can meet children and young people’s needs. Outcomes focused The Council will focus on a persons outcomes to help social exclusion, promote emotional wellbeing, independence and life skills. Short breaks services that make things better…

  • SEND Improvement

    Working together to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND – a new programme of work The SEND Partnership have worked to improve the offer for children and young people with SEND and their families. The SEND Partnership includes: Sheffield City Council (departments across Education, Care and Community Youth Services) South Yorkshire NHS Integrated Care Board Sheffield nurseries, schools and colleges Sheffield Parent Carer Forum We are proud of the work we have done together since our first Local Area SEND inspection in 2018. We know more is needed to achieve our aims. We want to deliver better, more consistent outcomes and experiences for children and families. From October 2023 we will be starting a new, ambitious programme of work. This will be to: Further improve our understanding of the challenges faced across Sheffield. Look…

  • Childcare options for parents

    You can search Sheffield Directory’s childcare listings to find different types of childcare provider. To decide which one is best for you and your child this page provides a guide to what each type of provider offers and some advice on what to look for when choosing a childcare provider…. Childminders can also employ up to two assistants. Assistants can be left in sole charge of your child for up to 2 hours, as long as they have the required paediatric first aid training. Childminders can deliver Funded Early Learning for 2, 3 and 4 year olds if they’re registered with the Council, although they cannot be funded for children they are related to. You can search for a Childminder using the Sheffield Directory at the top of the page, in the "search" box. Or you'll also find a link to a list of childminders at the bottom of this page. Nurseries There are different types of nursery…

  • What is adult social care?

    michael.mcenery@sheffield.gov.uk whatisadultsocialcare Adult social care helps you to live as independently as possible, and to remain safe and well. In Sheffield adult social care is lead by Sheffield City Council Adult Care and Wellbeing, but the service is provided through many partnerships… If you would like more information about how the Sheffield City Council Adult Care and Wellbeing Service works and how adult care and support is provided visit our how we work page. Adult Care and Wellbeing: how we work .… City Council: Helping you stay independent . Sheffield City Council: Cost of care . The Council will talk to you about your health and wellbeing and any problems you are having. This could include problems from, or are related to, a physical or mental condition or illness. The Council…

  • Opportunities to join in and get involved

    There are a number of places you can go to meet other people and join in. Below you will see some that are in Sheffield. SENDing Voices Sheffield City Council Community Youth Services have set up a group called SENDing Voices. The group is for young people aged 13 – 25 with a Special… in Sheffield Meet new people and make new friends Learn new skills Be able to include this on your CV and get a reference for future jobs or college applications Get to do different activities Contact youth.voice@sheffield.gov.uk for more information. SEND Youth Clubs Sheffield City Council… for autistic people, their families and carers. The Sheffield Autism Partnership Board holds to account Sheffield City Council, NHS Integrated Care Board and Sheffield Health and Social Care Trust to implement the requirements of the Autism Act (2009), the Department of Health's subsequent national…

  • Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2024

    Relationship Service (PAIRS) based at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, and local perinatal peer support organisations Light Perinatal Peer Support and Steel City Dads to share information about the wide range of maternal and perinatal mental health support in Sheffield. We will be running… Our pop-up stalls will have: Members of staff from PAIRS, Light and Steel City Dads who are happy to offer non-judgemental advice and support. Information and resources about the perinatal and infant mental health support available in Sheffield. Colouring in and craft tables for children… time to adapt. You might experience a range of emotions, from feeling a bit down or anxious to feeling completely overwhelmed and finding it hard to cope. In Sheffield, we are committed to directing parents and families to support services and advocating for those affected by Maternal Mental Health…

  • Relationships Matter

    is not the same as domestic abuse – if you are afraid of your partner or feeling that they control your life then this is more likely to be domestic abuse and support is available for you. Please seek help by: Visiting the Domestic abuse | Sheffield City Council website Calling the free Sheffield Domestic… recognise any of these signs? Are you arguing, having rows, shouting all the time with each other about things like, money, how you parent or housework? Are you worried about splitting up? Is there sulking, silent treatment, slamming doors or walking away from each other? Are you anxious… separation? Separating better is a brand-new mobile app, which can help guide you through the separation process, find effective ways of co-parenting, and sort out disagreements, all with the wellbeing of your child in mind. Download the app for IOS Download the app for Android Sheffield Co…