Enfield Clubhouse's Annual Report is now available for download or viewing online:
| Enfield Clubhouse Annual Report 2006-07 |
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Note that it is quite a large file to download.
Alternatively, if you would like a copy posted to you, please get in touch via our contact page.
Direct Payments are a method of funding for community care services which Clubhouse members can choose in order to take control and responsibility for their own care needs.
Direct Payments will also help Clubhouse to give more and better support to members.
To do so, members need to request Direct Payments with their Care Co-ordinators who will then arrange the necessary paperwork with their Team Managers. For new membership applications, Care Co-ordinators should already be considering the suitability of Direct Payments for each individual.
Members will also need to open a new bank account in order to keep the Direct Payments separate from their personal finances. Clubhouse can help members to set up and manage their new account and will invoice members individually for payments.
Once the Direct Payments have been authorised, members will receive payments directly from the Council in order to purchase care services - in this case, their membership places at Enfield Clubhouse.
Although Direct Payments have been around for a few years, it is still a relatively new way of funding care services for mental health service users in Enfield.
It is likely that in future, most people will purchase their care in this way.
How funding works without Direct Payments
Most of our members are referred by their Care Co-ordinators at the Community Mental Health Teams, while a few self-refer.
Members who have a Care Co-ordinator are usually funded by Enfield Council if they are on the Enhanced CPA (Care Programme Approach) plan.
If not, then the grant we receive from the Big Lottery Fund can cover the cost of the Clubhouse place.
Either way, the financial side of things is taken care of by the Clubhouse, so members don't have to worry about it!
Two reasons to move on to Direct Payments
If funding is already in place, then why should anyone consider moving on to Direct payments?
Well, places at Clubhouse are limited as we only have enough funding to open two days a week with two staff.
The advantages of Direct Payments are that they bring in extra income to Clubhouse and this can be used to develop our community support and capacity.
First, some members are now going out into the community and working in paid and voluntary jobs, or going to college or sampling some of the many leisure opportunities out there in Enfield with direct one to one support from Clubhouse staff.
Second, the additional money can be used to employ more staff and/or to open for a third day.
So, Direct Payments will enable Clubhouse to provide increased one to one support in the community and also additional Clubhouse days and staff.
If you have any questions about using Direct Payments to fund Clubhouse membership places, please contact David Marsden on 020 8360 6660.
More information about the Direct Payments Scheme in Enfield can be found on the Council's website.
For support and expert advice about how to use Direct Payments, please visit Enfield Disability Action's website.
We have a staff vacancy for a permanent part-time post as a Project Support Worker working Wednesdays and Fridays, 7 hours per day including lunch hour. An essential part of the work we do is to support our members to access work, education and leisure opportunities in the community. There will, therefore, be potential for additional hours to be worked (including evenings and weekends) outside of the two Clubhouse operational days as needed by agreement with the postholder.
Ideally, we are looking for someone with experience of working with people who use or have used or survived mental health services. The successful candidate will be confident in facilitating and empowering groups and individuals in structured occupational, learning and recreational activities.
This post may suit someone with professional training or background in Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Community Psychiatric Nursing. Alternatively, experience of mental health work in the voluntary sector may also be appropriate.
Practical IT and administration skills along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills are preferred. A willingness to get involved in the daily activities of catering, house and garden maintenance and job search skills are essential.
The salary for the post will be in the range £19,000 to £23,000 pro rata.
The post comes with an attractive 5% employer pension contribution, 25 days annual leave and a paid lunch hour.
| Job Description & Person Specification |
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How to apply
Download the Job Description and Person Specification above and then complete and return the Application Form below by email or post.
Alternatively, request an application pack by phone or email or send an A4 SAE (46p) to Enfield Clubhouse.
Please feel free to call David Marsden, the Director, on 020 8360 6660 for an informal chat to discuss the post further.
Having lunch together is one of the core work and social activities at any Clubhouse. If not always the most important decision of the work-ordered day, what to have for lunch? - and who is going to make it? - are decisions that affect everyone directly. It's a bit of a balancing act between trying to cater for all different tastes and preferences while at the same time providing a wholesome and nutritious meal with alternatives at a fair price.
We currently price up the lunches according to how much we spent on buying the food and how many people are eating. So lunch prices vary usually between £1 and £2. We always offer an alternative to the main course, too, such as jacket potato or sandwiches.
To mark Halloween or All Saints' Eve we had a delicious homemade pumpkin soup with fresh crusty bread and soft cheese. We had a special treat with homemade apple pie to follow. We all know about pumpkins and Halloween, but I hadn't realised until later that apples are also traditional fayre at this time of year. I'll ask Gunsel and Tina to post their recipes.
We like to eat well and eat healthily, so salad is often on the menu. This was a special nut and mushroom salad created by Stephen.
Fish is also a favourite, especially on Fridays.
Shepherd's Pie is another favourite now the days are getting colder and we like to make sure we have plenty of vegetables to go with it. We always prepare a vegetarian alternative with either mince substitute or lentils to replace the meat.
Last, but by no means least, we often have a stir-fry or other rice or noodle dish. It's usually a little bit spicier than the other meals, too!
We are holding our Annual General Meeting (AGM) next month. All members, carers, supporters and friends of Enfield Clubhouse are welcome to attend. All Clubhouse members are eligible to vote and we encourage members to attend.
The AGM will include:
- Presentation of our Annual Report and Accounts
- Elections to the Enfield Clubhouse Board of Trustees
- Speaker Dr Helen Moorey, Consultant Psychiatrist at South Southgate Community Mental Health Team
- Refreshments and Buffet after the meeting
The AGM will be at the Clubhouse - 41 Ridge Avenue - on Wednesday, 28 November 200, 5.30 pm for 6:00 pm start.
So that we know how many people to cater for on the night, please let us know if you wish to attend by Wednesday 21 November at the latest.
| Enfield Clubhouse 2007 AGM Invitation |
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