Welcome to
Neath Port Talbot
Carers Service
Phone Times | Monday - Friday: 09:00am – 4:30pm
WE CARE FOR CARERS
Neath Port Talbot Carers Service was launched in April 2009 to support the unsung heroes who care for loved ones unable to look after themselves.
Not everyone who does this thinks of themselves as a carer, but caring responsibilities make huge demands on their lives. Our aim is to help unpaid carers recognise their caring role and to provide carers aged 18+ in Neath Port Talbot with advice, information and support.
THE SITTING SERVICE
There are so many everyday tasks and activities most of us take for granted, but carers are often unable to leave the person they care for alone. Although being a carer can be a rewarding experience, it can often impact on a person’s health and wellbeing.
Our sitting service is designed to help carers take breaks from their caring responsibilities. Maybe you need to attend a medical appointment, a special social event, have a haircut, meet with friends, attend an exercise class, go out shopping, or attend a job interview.
Sometimes you simply need to catch up on some sleep, or undertake DIY or gardening chores without any distractions. Our team can step in so you can feel like the rest of your life is more under control.
Our sitting service is provided on 2 levels
1 . A volunteer service provided to those with low level care needs.
This service can be used to take a break for any reason at all.
2. A higher level service provided by a care agency for those with higher care needs.
At present this service is provided specifically for the carer to attend medical appointments
and one-off special occasions only and depends on our funding at the time of the request.
VOLUNTEERING
Neath Port Talbot Carers Service Achieves Prestigious Investing in Volunteers Accreditation
We are delighted to announce that Neath Port Talbot Carers Service has been awarded the Investing in Volunteers Accreditation—the UK’s premier quality standard for volunteer management.
This esteemed recognition underscores our commitment to supporting our volunteers and highlights how much we value their indispensable contributions to our organisation.
Carly Hastings our Volunteer and Short Breaks Coordinator, who led the work on the accreditation process said:
“This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication and hard work of our volunteers. We are immensely grateful for their ongoing support and efforts in helping us secure this accreditation.”
For those interested in joining our vibrant team of volunteers, we invite you to explore the rewarding opportunities we currently have available. Please contact us at 01639 642277 to learn more about how you can make a difference.
Our Volunteering roles are primarily focused around the Sitting Service, you will be required to undertake a DBS check and whilst the role if flexible, the minimum requirement will be two hours a month.
We also have administrative roles for volunteers to take advantage of - if you are interested, please fill in the form below; your details will be sent to our volunteer coordinator.