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Local MSP Paul O’Kane connects with JCS community at Welcome Wednesday

Wednesday 9 August 2023

Jewish Care Scotland has opened their doors to warmly invite Paul O’Kane, West Scotland MSP, to their Welcome Wednesday drop-in cafe group

Paul O’Kane met with the community to express his support for JCS and the growth of their community: “I had the warmest welcome today and I was delighted to have come away with a great impression of what the service Jewish Care Scotland provides for the community”

Each Wednesday, in the comfort of the Walton centre, JCS host a social gathering from 12-3pm. People from the community are encouraged to come along, socialise and enjoy a Kosher bite to eat.

“I got to speak with so many regular attendees of Welcoming Wednesdays who of course had me laughing at their great stories”

“I’ll look forward to visiting Jewish Care again soon and I’ll certainly be raising my voice at every opportunity to raise awareness of their services in the future.”

Established to encourage maximising resources, the weekly drop-in session has grown into a thriving community of, primarily, Jewish people looking to connect with one another. Welcome Wednesday promotes independence while nurturing social contact through social supports and regular, weekly catch ups.

Requests for support can be made directly by calling 0141 620 1800 or emailing: comms@jcarescot.org.uk. All enquiries are treated with discretion and respect.

Notes to editor:

1. Jewish Care Scotland (JCS) exists to provide a helping hand to the community in order to promote independence, keep people connected and support those in crisis. JCS provides services both in person and over the phone and work in ways that ensure that no one is left vulnerable or isolated.
2. JCS is the only social care charity dedicated to the needs of the Jewish community in Scotland, working in partnership with East Renfrewshire Council and in liaison with Local Authorities and agencies throughout Scotland.
3. Jewish Care Scotland, Scottish Registered Charity No. SC005267
4. Jewish Care Scotland, The Walton Community Care Centre, May Terrace, Giffnock, G46 6LD
5. The Jewish Blind Society (Scotland), Scottish Registered Charity No. SC011789
6. Further media enquiries contact Robyn Friel, Interim Deputy CEO/ Head of Income Generation of Jewish Care Scotland, 0141 620 1800 or email robynf@jcarescot.org.uk

In recognition of increasing costs and pressure on low-income families we are delighted to announce that kids eat free at Welcome Wednesday this summer!

 

From Wednesday 28 June and throughout the summer holidays, bring the kids along to Welcome Wednesday to choose from our delicious selection of soup, sandwiches, a snack and a drink.

 

Every Wednesday from 12pm to 3pm at Walton Community Care Centre, May Terrace.  Everyone is welcome!

Get set for summer grant

 

Jewish Care Scotland recognise the additional costs that summer can bring for families – activities, childcare, food, new school uniforms etc.

 

We are happy to announce that our “Get set for Summer” grant is now open for applications.  The one-off grant is designed for households with children, who have limited income and might struggle to meet the additional costs associated with this time.

 

Our team can also work with applicants to identify any other support they might be able to access.  All applications are handled by our staff team with discretion and respect.

 

Email Jean at hello@jcarescot.org.uk or call 0141 620 1800 to apply.

The Slater Menswear Sporting Dinner for Cosgrove Care and Jewish Care Scotland

Thursday 9 November 2023

 

We are pleased to announce that Sports Broadcaster David Tanner will join TV’s Jonathan Watson at The Slater Menswear Sporting Dinner for Cosgrove Care and Jewish Care Scotland.  David is one of the UK’s most accomplished broadcasters, having interviewed some sporting legends including Pele and Alex Ferguson he’ll make a great addition to the line-up!

 

Tickets are on sale now for the event, which takes place on Thursday 9 November at the Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel.  Book now to make sure you don’t miss one great night, for two great causes!

 

https://www.cosgrovecare.org.uk/slater-menswear-sporting-dinner-2023-buy-tickets/

 

Three members of the Jewish Care Scotland team have been nominated as Finalists in a local upcoming awards ceremony.  Nicole Telfer, Vicki McPhee and Robyn Friel from the charity have each received enough public votes to be named as Finalists in The BWC Glasgow Circle of Inspiration Awards.

 

 

Nicole Telfer, Senior Support Worker at Jewish Care Scotland has been voted as a Finalist in the Rising Star category.  Nicole started her career in social care at Jewish Care Scotland in 2021 as a Support Assistant and her enthusiasm and interest in people saw her quickly promoted to Support Worker and most recently to Senior Support Worker.  Nicole is also a keen footballer and is now giving back by training as a football coach for kids.

 

Jewish Care Scotland Registered Manager Vicki McPhee has reached the final in the Women in Community category.  Vicki has been with Jewish Care Scotland for a number of years, playing a vital role in the Community & Wellbeing team.  Vicki is well known to most of the people supported by Jewish Care Scotland and is actively engaged in the Jewish community in her free time too, getting involved with Calderwood Lodge Primary and taking part in community events.  Vicki also has an interest in amateur dramatics and regularly performs with the Eros Musical Society.

 

Robyn Friel, Deputy Chief Executive at Jewish Care Scotland, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Women in Charity category.  With a career in fundraising and communications in the Scottish Charity Sector spanning almost fifteen years, Robyn joined the charity in June 2021.  Robyn has served on the Chartered Institute of Fundraising Scotland’s Executive committee, Co-Chaired their Professional Development Committee and has worked with several charities in Scotland too.

 

Interim CEO, Linda Kemp, said of the news, “I am delighted that the team have been recognised for the work that they do.  Everyone at Jewish Care Scotland does a great job and makes a positive impact on the lives of the people we support.  The team are all so caring and committed so it’s great to have that recognised at the Circle of Inspiration Awards.”

 

BWC is a membership organisation that supports women in business across Glasgow, through training and mentorship.  The winners of each category will be announced at a Gala Dinner at the Voco Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow on Thursday 25 May.

 

 

With thanks to the Community Security Trust (CST) Security Enhancement Project, Jewish Care Scotland have been able to upgrade our existing CCTV system.

With the aim of maximising security of our visitors, volunteers and staff we were delighted with the generous contribution from the CST towards this upgrade.  The safety of our community is paramount and ensuring everyone we welcome into the building has peace of mind that they are in a safe environment is invaluable.

We are delighted to unveil a new plaque, displayed in Reception of the Walton Community Care Centre, to acknowledge the ongoing support of the CST.

Monday 13 March – 10am to 2pm

 

We are hiring!

We have a number of vacancies to join our Community and Wellbeing Team including sessional hours and 30-hour contracts.

Our working hours are Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm – that’s right, no evenings or weekend shifts!

If you are confident, outgoing and passionate about people and wellbeing come along to our JCS Jobs recruitment open day on Monday 13 March.  Drop-in between 10am and 2pm to apply or simply to find out more.

https://www.jcarescot.org.uk/jobs/

The Jewish Blind Society (Scotland) are seeking new referrals.  The Jewish Blind Society (Scotland) offer support to people including grants to improve their quality of life.

 

Originally established to provide care, entertainment and outings for members of the Jewish community with visual impairments, the Society has broadened its scope thanks to a welcome reduction in the number of clients with severe visual impairment.   The Jewish Blind Society now financially support Jewish Care Scotland, The Respite Fund and Chai Cancer Care in Scotland to deliver their services to those in need.

 

The Jewish Blind Society (Scotland) are working closely with Jewish Care Scotland to ensure that people who are eligible for financial support are aware of the grants available by creating strong referral pathways for Jewish Care Scotland clients to apply.

 

Chairman of The Jewish Blind Society (Scotland) Jonathan Lewis said, “We are delighted to support and work with Jewish Care Scotland and Chai Cancer Care in Scotland to reach those who need our assistance.  We are keen to reach more people, who might not be involved with any other organisation, who have a real need that we could meet.  Our aim is ultimately to improve the quality of life for people in the community who have a visual, physical or age-related impairment or chronic illness and we welcome their requests for support directly.”

 

Requests for support can be made directly by contacting The Jewish Blind Society (Scotland) by calling 0141 620 3339 or emailing jbs@jcarescot.org.uk.  All enquiries are treated with discretion and respect.

 

Jewish Care Scotland is delighted to welcome Tracy Levy to the Board of Trustees.  Tracy will join the organisation from March 2023 as a Trustee, responsible for the policy and financial wellbeing of the charity.

 

Tracy joins the Board of Trustees with a wealth of experience from her varied career in Sales.  Tracy is a Business Development Manager working with Tapestry Events, and in her spare time is a Freelance Tour Director and cake baker.

 

Tracy’s family have a strong connection with JCS, with her Mum Avril Levy most recently being involved in establishing the charities popular Welcome Wednesday weekly drop-in café.

 

Robyn Friel, Interim Deputy CEO said of Tracy’s appointment, “We are thrilled that Tracy will be joining the Board of Trustees and helping to shape the strategy and future of the organisation.  As a valued member of the community, Tracy will bring a new set of skills and expertise to our Board that will be invaluable in the governance of JCS”.

 

Welcome on board, Tracy!

We have started planning celebrations as the charity nears its 165^th anniversary in 2023. Planning for the 165^th Celebrations has been going on behind the scenes over the last few months. Jewish Care Scotland will be launching a year-long fundraising campaign ‘165 for 165’ where we will be asking 165 people to raise £165.

 

To drive the success of the campaign Jewish Care Scotland will be giving our supporters the option to get involved with the charity in dozens of different ways, supported throughout the year by the charity’s fundraising team. More information on these events will be released early next year.

 

Another way that the charity plans to highlight its longstanding service in the Jewish community in Scotland will be by exploring our rich history and showcasing our findings.

 

To help ensure the success of Jewish Care Scotland’s 165^th celebrations we will be looking for volunteers throughout the year in a variety of roles including two roles which we have launched specifically for the celebrations.

 

The first  is our new 165^th Anniversary Fundraising Role which will focus on attending the events as volunteer staff, helping out in operations and assisting with fundraising. The other role is our Communications Volunteer who will help the team find hidden gems in our archives, interview the community to hear their memories of Jewish Care Scotland and to suggest ideas for how to present our findings.

 

For more information on the roles or our 165^th Anniversary please contact Anya by emailing comms@jcarescot.org.uk.