You are here: Home » Care & Support » Social Care Services » Getting help from Social Services » Help for Adults » Adult Family Placement Service
Adult Family Placement Service
Could you care for others in your home?
We need carers for our Adult Family Placement Service which provides family based care to people who need support in the community.
It gives adults the opportunity to be looked after in the home of a carer for long or short stays and provides an alternative to residential care.
What type of service is provided?
The Adult Family Placement Service provides a range of care including:
- long term care
- sitting - the carer coming to your home
- short term and respite care
- befriending
- day care in the carer's home
- escorting
Who benefits?
The service is available to:
- older people (over 65)
- adults with learning difficulties, physical disabilities or mental health problems
- adults with HIV/AIDS
- adults with drug related problems
- adults with a stroke or head injury
They may have difficulty managing on their own or need extra help and support during a difficult time or period of convalescence. Some may need somewhere permanent to live where there is someone to lend a hand.
The Adult Family Placement Service also benefits their families, giving them a break from their daily routine.
Who can become a carer?
People of all ages and backgrounds can become carers. Some are single and some have families of their own. We particularly welcome enquiries from minority ethnic groups. No formal qualifications are required and we will provide you with full preparation and support.
The work is demanding, but very rewarding, and you will be paid an allowance.
Do you want to know more?
Contact the Adult Family Placement Service, Sheffield City Council Social Services, Floor 3, Palatine Chambers, Sheffield S1 2HN. Telephone (0114) 273 5275 or (0114) 273 5185.
How useful is this page?