Posted 22.02.2021

FREE HOT FOOD NEWS Continues.....

We are continuing to provide meal with 44 meals provided on 16th, it was a winter warmer Cottage Pie and Veg. Numbers are going up each day.

Thursday's main meal was Curried Chicken with Rice and Vegetables. The vegetarian option is Ital cooked up Callaloo . We even have fresh Melon for dessert. Free Food all available from Tues/Thurs 1pm - 3pm

Posted 15.02.2021

FREE HOT FOOD AVAILABLE

Tuesday 9th was the first day of our Wrap Around Outreach Service and we gave out 37 meals of curried chicken rice and veg to local people in need. Today we gave out 41 of corned beef, cabbage and boiled potatoes and a vegan curry, all free courtesy of food donated by Fareshare Midlands and funding from the Charity Aid Foundation.

Just some of the types food that we will be cooking for the community over the next 6 weeks all free to those in need via Fareshare. Chicken, Tuna, Corned Beef and Fresh Veg. Delivered and ready. Our latest effort to support people in need during this crisis. Special thanks to @charityaidfoundation for funding this project and Fareshare for making it possible.

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Posted 09.02.2021

HOT MEALS FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY

Our emergency Wrap Around Outreach Service starts providing hot main meals for the local community

We are pleased to announce that we have re-established our partnership agreement with the Fareshare charity and with financial support from the Charities Aid Foundation we will be starting our Wrap Around Outreach Service cooking food for collection starting on Tuesday 9^th February and every Tuesday and Thursday until 31^st March.

We have been able to do this through funding from the Charity Aid Foundation and donations from the Fare Share Food donation program.

There is no charge, and the food is for local people in need of a hot meal.

Meals can be collected between 1pm- 3pm every Tuesday and Thursday

The first meal will meal will be Caribbean Curry Chicken rice and vegetables. There will be a vegetarian option. We will be providing for up to between 80-100 meals. We hope you enjoy our offering.

We cannot let people into the building, but the meals will be handed out from the front entrance.

There is no charge, and we do not require anything to prove to us that you are in need

www.wbacrc.org.uk

Tel 01215259177

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Email info@wbacrc.org.uk

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West Bromwich Arican Caribbean Resource Centre, Thomas Street, West Bromwich B70 6LY

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Posted 02.02.2021

INTERNET/PHONE PROBLEMS

APOLOGIES TO EVERYONE WHO HAVE TRIED TO CONTACT US.

Unfortunately, we have been experiencing some difficulties over the past few weeks with our internet and telephone lines. We have been working with BT and our systems provider to fix the problem. Hopefully we will be up and running in the next few days.

If you wish to make contact with us please send us and email using our website contact page https://www.wbacrc.org.uk/contact-us.asp or send an email to info@wbacrc.org.uk You will be contacted by a member of our team.

ONCE AGAIN APOLOGIES FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.

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Posted 12.01.2021.

Gone but never forgotten

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Posted 05.01.2021

Well we are dotting the i's and crossing the t's before starting the interviewing for our research project. interviewers have been trained and confirmations of interest are starting to flow . We are really excited and the next 6 weeks will be exciting. if you are interested in being a participant please email

shane.ward@wbacrc.org.uk

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Re-Posted 03.12.2020.

JOB VACANCY: SENIOR CARE OFFICER (HOME CARE)

DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENED

Closing date for applications is Friday 11th December.

Successful applicants will be contacted to attend an interview

35 hours per week plus on call

Rate £10 per hour - Basic salary of £18,200 per annum plus on call

Auto enrolment pension scheme (subject to eligibility)

Rated GOOD in our latest CQC inspection report we are seeking to employ a Senior Care Officer for our busy Home care service (ACRC Care). The successful candidate will work as part of the management and administrative team supporting hands on care workers, delivering quality care to vulnerable adults and children within Sandwell and the surrounding areas.

Work will typically involve planning the rota, recruitment, and retention of staff, settling disputes investigating concerns, completing reports, spot checks, service reviews, staff supervision and reporting to the Registered Manager, Chief Executive and Charity Trustees. At times you will be required to directly deliver hands on personal care. Due to covid you may be required to work from home for parts of the week.

Full PPE equipment is supplied plus a travel allowance.

The role is classed as that of an essential worker.

Experience of working within the home care field is essential as it experience of using care planner or a similar type of rostering computer package.

The ideal candidate will have good computer literacy with experience or Microsoft office applications in particular Word and Excel. Good literacy skills are essential. The ability to operate a staff rostering and allocation system is required as we operate the care planner system.

For more information about the role please contact Shirlee Oliver.

For an application form please contact angela.mahabeer@wbacrc.org.uk or call: 0121 5259177 or click onto the link below, select Senior Care Officer and send us your details.

https://www.wbacrc.org.uk/forms.asp?id=2

Due to covid interview will be by social distance or online using Microsoft Teams.

Enhanced DBS required.

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COMPUTER ACCESS & STUDY SUPPORT

We are pleased to announce that we have started our 3 month pilot project to promote digital inclusion targeting children and young people who do not have access to computers. Appointments only sanitisation station and temperature checks are in place parents/ carers are welcome to accompany children. Thanks to the Wesleyan Foundation for the financial support.

Please call to book your place.

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Study Support / Job Search

We are well on our way to providing access to computers and the internet for children at risk of falling behind due to Covid and young people facing unemployment . Looking to start in time for October the half term bookings on an appointment and referral basis.

To find out more, contact our office on 0121 525 9177 and ask to speak to Shane Ward or Angela Mahabeer.

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Posted - 13.08.2020.

Sandwell Towns Fund

Firstly, a big Thank You to all of those who have completed the last survey about getting shutters to deter burglars. Today we are sharing an important survey which could have a positive major impact on the future of our charity going forward. It is an opportunity to make real the desire for a new African Caribbean Resource Centre based in West Bromwich town centre to serve the local community. We are encouraging our friends and supporters to complete the survey and stipulate that we need a new resource centre to better serve young people, support employment, digital skills education entrepreneurship and the arts. we are depending on you. This in addition to the comprehensive social care, health and well-being program we deliver.

Here is how is was announced

Last year, the Government announced that 101 towns would benefit from the Towns Fund deal – including towns in Sandwell: West Bromwich, Rowley Regis and Smethwick. Councillor Danny Millard, cabinet member for Inclusive Economic Growth, said: “It is very important that the public get to have their say with ideas that will directly shape the future of Sandwell. I am very excited that we take this once in a lifetime opportunity to transform Sandwell for generations to come”.

Sandwell Council Deputy Leader, Councillor Maria Crompton, added: “This is a really exciting opportunity to bring investment into Sandwell, we want to hear from as many people as possible”.

We want you to get involved and have your say in the development of the Town Deal by completing a short survey.

http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/info/200193/council/4490/sandwell_towns_fund

The first survey is now live until 25 August with a phase 2 survey expected in September.

Please feel free to share the survey with your contacts.#

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Coronavirus News

See other Coronavirus news articles on our News and Events page

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Updated 04.06.2020 - 9:01am

We are still operating our community support service and our home care service. Unfortunately, since the lockdown we have lost some service users. Please stay safe and follow guidelnes of regular washing of hands and social distancing. If you do get the chance take your exercise and use the time that you have as a result of furlough or other schemes to do something positive for yourself.

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Updated 25.3.2020 3:15pm

The centre will be closed on Friday 27th March until further notice, we will still operate community based services.

Hall hire bookings are also cancelled until further notice and our Day Care and Sapphire Services have been suspended.

Our Community Support Service involving food shopping, telephone support, collection of prescriptions and medications is available for existing service user only.

Our main telephone number 0121 525 9177 will be monitored. Our ACRC Home care service will continue , please contact 0121 525 5436 for any queries.

Post and Emails will be monitored for please bear with us if replies are delayed.

For updates please visit our website www.wbacrc.org.uk

MOST IMPORTANTLY, STAY SAFE

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Posted: 3.4.2020.

Despite having some front line staff having to self isolate we have been working hard in the community supporting the vulnerable . Tomorrow we will post some of the kind things people who have benefited have said about what we are doing. Click onto 'Our Community'>'What They Say About Us' to find out more.

Letter to our Staff Members,

I would like to say THANK YOU to all the staff for their positive contributions, flexibility, continued commitment and I am particularly impressed by the way the staff have responded to the situation. It lays a positive foundation for when we get through this challenging time, so I would like to thank you all for your positive contributions.

Please stay safe and remain positive.

Yours sincerely, Shane Ward - Chief Executive

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Update 23.3.2020

Unfortunately we have to suspend our Health & Well Being Day Care Service for older people due o the COVID 19 virus. Our service included supporting people with dementia. As we get paid by numbers we could lose out on much needed income. We have offererd Sandwell Council and alternative support package to include shopping support, prescription collection, telephone contact and if required, cooking hot meals on site for distributiion as a way of supporting our clients in the community whilst respecting safe practices; if we do not get their support we will be in great difficulty. Our ACRC Home Care service will continue providing personal care in the homes of individuals in need. Life the NHS staff, charities also provide vital services but we are often overlooked as essential workers. Please support your local charity so we can keep making a positive difference. Click onto our DONATE button on our website if you are able to make a donation. THANK YOU.

Latest Government Advice:

Staying alert and safe (social distancing) 12 June 2020

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/staying-alert-and-safe-social-distancing/staying-alert-and-safe-social-distancing

Guidance on shielding and protecting people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID-19 (5th June 2020)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19

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