Social work and related services

Tender description

Carer Respite Services provides respite for people i.e. “Carers” who provide unpaid regular and substantial care and support to family or friends of any age who could not manage without this help. The service will be available for people residing in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Care may be provided to children and/or adults. The scheme provides an invaluable service to carers to provide a period of respite from their caring role. This allows the carer to leave their relative or friend at home safely with a suitably qualified carer whilst they undertake normal day to day activities. Carer Respite Services provides respite for people i.e. “Carers” who provide unpaid regular and substantial care and support to family or friends of any age who could not manage without this help. The service will be available for people residing in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Care may be provided to children and/or adults. The scheme provides an invaluable service to carers to provide a period of respite from their caring role. This allows the carer to leave their relative or friend at home safely with a suitably qualified carer whilst they undertake normal day to day activities. There are currently: — 81 adults, accounting for 336 weekly hours of care. Providers should note that these are current estimated figures and the actual numbers are expected to fluctuate during the term of the framework. Successful providers will be required to deliver a respite service to service users with a range of needs including but not limited to Elderly Frail, Physical Disability, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Dementia and Learning Disability needs. It is expected that successful providers be registered with CSSIW for all these types, and other appropriate categories depending on the lot they are awarded to. Carer Respite Services provides respite for people i.e. “Carers” who provide unpaid regular and substantial care and support to family or friends of any age who could not manage without this help. The service will be available for people residing in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Care may be provided to children and/or adults. The scheme provides an invaluable service to carers to provide a period of respite from their caring role. This allows the carer to leave their relative or friend at home safely with a suitably qualified carer whilst they undertake normal day to day activities. There are currently: — 55 children, accounting for 120 hours of care. Providers should note that these are current estimated figures and the actual numbers are expected to fluctuate during the term of the framework. Successful providers will be required to deliver a respite service to service users with a range of needs and will be expected to be registered with CSSIW for this type, and other appropriate categories depending on the lot they are awarded to.