Work started in July 2011, beginning with the replacement of the roof, old slate tiles were removed and the old insulation was removed before new slates, lead work and pipe-work were installed. Old chimneys were removed and new chimneys in the original style were put in place. The work on the roof was very complex and a high standard of craftsmanship was demonstrated.

Work then began in the garden to prepare for additional waste water systems, in the grounds and around the building. This included digging trenches in the front garden to install new cylinders.

The plumbing work carried on through the duration of the build including a new boiler,new pipe-work, and new hot water tanks. Electrical work was undertaken to ensure all areas that were being refurbished met electrical safety standards.

The dining room refurbishment included the building of a new adjacent office and the installation of a new sky light. An additional door to the hallway was also installed.

After the dining room had been completed, the bathrooms were them all refurbished with additional showers and cabinets. There was also a wet room placed in the downstairs cloakroom.

The work helped in creating more space and more showers at Penycoed.

New carpets, new furnishings and paint work finished off the refurbishment in March 2012.

We would like to take this opportunity to say Thank You to everyone who has supported us through this difficult phase helping us to maintain service provision at full occupancy & keep the disruption to a minimum.

Powys/Shrops – June 18 Nov 7

Carms/Pembs/RCT – June 28 Nov 15

East Midlands – June 13 Nov 21

Staff from all roles accross Perthyn will be encouraged and supported to attend and the days will include workshops/information exchange and feedback on a number of important issues.

Successful candidates will be committed to providing a high standard of support to adults with learning disability, and complex behaviour living in their own homes in a way that encourages them to take part in active part in their own lives; promoting their autonomy and independence, learning and developing new skills and having valued roles within their community.

You will have an incentive and adaptable approach to creating opportunities for people to participate and develop thier communication skills. Being highly motivated, enthusisatic and able to work positively within a team is essential for all posts, as support is provided 24/7, reliability and flexibility is essential.

For further information and an application pack call Matthew Climer on 02920 820510 or email matthew.climer@perthyn.org.uk

Successful candidates will be committed to providing a high standard of support to adults with learning disability, and complex behaviour living in their own homes in a way that encourages them to take part in active part in their own lives; promoting their autonomy and independence, learning and developing new skills and having valued roles within their community.

You will have an incentive and adaptable approach to creating opportunities for people to participate and develop thier communication skills. Being highly motivated, enthusisatic and able to work positively within a team is essential for all posts, as support is provided 24/7, reliability and flexibility is essential.

For further information and an application pack call Matthew Climer on 02920 820510 or email matthew.climer@perthyn.org.uk

Must be age 18+ for personal care duties and night shifts. Experience is not essential as training is provided. Duties include providing care for adults with learning disabilities within their own homes, assisting with personal care, cleaning, cooking, pursuing their hobbies and socialising. Perthyn wants to promote a diverse workforce to maximise our ability to provide quality services. Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure. Disclosure expense will be met by employer.

Supported Documentation:
Job Description and Person Specification

If your interested in applying for an application and information pack, please contact Rosemary Hall on (01159) 893307 or alternatively email rosemary.hall@perthyn.org.uk

a)  Strategic Plan – Update from Senior Management Team

b) Sickness and Absence Policy – Staff views on changes to the policy

c) Quality of Life – Overview of documentation and re-launch

d) Cafe Session – group work on computers in houses, staff role in influencing company direction, making people feel valued, whistle blowing.

Detailed notes from the days were collated and have been sent to all Managers for circulation/dissemination to their team

Further events are planned for the new year.

Interested applicants should request an application form from Gareth Morgan in the Swansea Office alternatively you can email gareth.morgan@perthyn.org.uk

Supported Documentation:
NEW Supp. Worker Residential St. Clears

The closing date for receipt of applications in the Swansea Office is 7th October 2011. This post is currently Frozen.

You will be required to support adults with a learning disability, autism and challenging behaviour who live in an assessment & transition unit. You will support them to develop skills in all aspects of daily living, social & leisure activities at home and in the community. Experience desirable but not essential.

Supported Documentation:
Support Worker (Residential) Job Description
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Application packs can be obtained by contacting Rhiannon Graham on 01792 311980 or alternatively you can email rhiannon.graham@perthyn.org.uk

Temporary ongoing vacancy with duration unknown. Must be age 18+ for personal care duties and night shifts. Experience is not essential as training is provided. Duties include providing care for adults with learning disabilities within their own homes, assisting with personal care, cleaning, cooking, pursuing their hobbies and socialising. Perthyn wants to promote a diverse workforce to maximise our ability to provide quality services. Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure. Disclosure expense will be met by employer. The employer has claimed an exception under the Equality Act 2010

Supported Documentation:
Job Description and Person Specification

Application packs can be obtained by telephoning 01792 311980 or email gareth.morgan@perthyn.org.uk (please state your name and address when e-mailing) quoting the above reference number SWC1.

The first UK Forum took place at the Metropole Hotel in Mid Wales on 16th March 2011. The event gave an opportunity to Local Service User Forum reps to share questions and concerns from their individual forums. Discussion groups looked at topics such as how people can be more involved in the recruitment and selection of staff, what activities people do, getting work, control of your money and getting out more. People had the chance to put their questions to members of the Senior Management Team and the Board of Trustees. Feedback from the event will go to each of the individual forums in the next few months.