THE CARE WORKERS CHARITY

1. AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CARE WORKERS CHARITY Victoria Benaityte Marketing and Communications manager KENT REGISTERED MANAGER CONFERENCE 2nd April 2019 www.thecareworkerscharity.org.uk Registered Charity No 1132286 and SC048051

2. the care workers charity Our Vision A UK where no care worker faces financial hardship alone. There are 1.5 million care workers in the UK, contributing to one of the largest workforces, and caring for some of the most vulnerable people in our society. CWC is the UK’s only charity solely dedicated to supporting individuals working in care; we are here to help current and former care workers who face financial hardship. @Careworkersfund thecareworkerscharity.org.uk info@thecareworkerscharity.org.uk

3. Who can we help? • We can provide hardship grants to individuals who have worked in a registered residential care, home care or supported living service, as defined by • CQC (England) • Care Inspectorate (Scotland) • Care Inspectorate (Wales) • Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority/RQIA (Northern Ireland) • Anyone in any role working within one of these registered services is eligible, including care staff, domestic, back office or catering staff. @Careworkersfund thecareworkerscharity.org.uk info@thecareworkerscharity.org.uk

4. When can we help? • We award grants to meet the financial strain of the following circumstances: • 1. If someone close to you died recently • 2. If you have recently experienced a sudden or unexpected illness or injury • 3. If you recently had a sudden or unexpected loss of income • 4. If you had to deal with a sudden or unexpected change in living circumstances • 5. If you have faced a recent relationship breakdown @Careworkersfund thecareworkerscharity.org.uk info@thecareworkerscharity.org.uk

5. HOW CAN WE HELP? • We offer two types of grants, typically limited to £500: • Essential needs grant • One-off payment towards the cost of an item or a need necessary to sustain the basic health, or to improve a poor quality of life of the person or family – for example: essential appliances, keeping a home warm, essential household requirements or health improvement aids @Careworkersfund thecareworkerscharity.org.uk info@thecareworkerscharity.org.uk

6. HOW CAN WE HELP? • We offer two types of grants, typically limited to £500: • Crisis grant • One-off payment to support someone experiencing an unforeseen or life changing circumstance, such as bereavement, illness of injury and who has no resource to meet associated costs which could include funeral expenses, moving home, hospital travel expenses or home repairs. @Careworkersfund thecareworkerscharity.org.uk info@thecareworkerscharity.org.uk

7. What can we not help with? • There are unfortunately certain things that we are unable to offer a grant towards: • Debts - consumer credit/debt repayments, payday loans, overdraft fees • Legal fees and costs of legal representation • Payment of fines • House purchase • Private medical treatment • Private education • Higher education course fees @Careworkersfund thecareworkerscharity.org.uk info@thecareworkerscharity.org.uk

8. Lauren’s story https://youtu.be/wrUO3HWsCyQ @Careworkersfund thecareworkerscharity.org.uk info@thecareworkerscharity.org.uk

9. How can you apply for a grant? You can apply online for a grant (below) or you can download an application form (right) from our website and post it to us. @Careworkersfund thecareworkerscharity.org.uk info@thecareworkerscharity.org.uk

10. What evidence do we need? • All applications must be supported by the following documents: • Proof of your employment history in the care sector • E.g. a P60 form, a recent payslip, a P45 form, a confirmation letter from your employer stating your period of employment • Medical confirmation of illness/injury (if applicable) • A quote for the repair costs or a website link to the essential items requested (if applicable) • A letter of support • A letter supporting your application from someone who is aware of your circumstances and can explain what the grant is paying towards and difference the grant will make. • E.g. from your housing support worker, your doctor, debt advisor, your manager at work or the Citizen’s Advice Bureau @Careworkersfund thecareworkerscharity.org.uk info@thecareworkerscharity.org.uk

11. Can you think of a colleague who may have benefitted from a grant from the Care workers charity? @Careworkersfund thecareworkerscharity.org.uk info@thecareworkerscharity.org.uk

12. Can you think of one person that you could tell about this?We rely on our network to raise awareness of what we do.if you all tell one person about cwc, we can get that bit closer to our vision:A UK where no care worker faces financial hardship alone. @Careworkersfund thecareworkerscharity.org.uk info@thecareworkerscharity.org.uk

13. How can you help your staff? Tell them about the care workers charity Tell them in a team meeting, put a notice in your next newsletter or email round, and talk to them about CWC. Keep leaflets in your office or staff area Order leaflets and stands from us by emailing info@thecareworkerscharity.org.uk Print out blank application forms Leave them in blank envelopes in a staff area, ensuring everyone knows where they are. If a staff member doesn’t have internet or printer access, they can still apply. Attach a leaflet to their next payslip Get in touch with us for leaflets to add to payslips or induction packs for new staff. @Careworkersfund thecareworkerscharity.org.uk info@thecareworkerscharity.org.uk

14. find out more online at www.THECAREWORKERSCHARITY.org.uk info@thecareworkerscharity.org.uk The care workers charity Suite 6-8, the sanctuary 23 oakhill grove Surbiton, london Kt6 6DU www.thecareworkerscharity.org.uk Registered Charity No 1132286 and SC048051