SOFEA

SOFEA is looking for a Community Health and Wellbeing Worker to join our Didcot site: https://lnkd.in/eRfcPFYM To apply, download an application pack: https://lnkd.in/eNkx9Ykm

Recently the young people at our Milton Keynes site were paid a visit by Kayode from the charity Alternatives To Conflict who came to give a talk on the importance of finding healthy ways to resolve conflict as part of a Wellbeing Session for our learners. We'd like to thank Kayode and the rest of the staff from Alternatives To Conflict for all their helpful advice.

Ben Tuppen, Project Manager for Getting Oxfordshire Online, was pleased to join Greenalliance and other partners and refurbishers at the Houses of Parliament for the launch of their report 'Ending Digital Exclusion with Reused Devices'. Mary Creagh CBE MP responsible for circular economy gave an inspiring speech showing the Government’s commitment to this area, and we were delighted that our local MP, Olly Glover, came to offer his support as well. On behalf of everyone at SOFEA and Getting Oxfordshire Online, we'd like to thank everyone involved for their continued support in the fight against digital poverty.

The new Fitness Fusion project at SOFEEA’s Milton Keynes site provides young people with the opportunity to develop leadership skills through sport while earning sports leadership qualifications. This initiative, funded by the MK Community Foundation, offers a range of benefits, including the development of teamwork, confidence, and communication skills. Raekwarn Stapleton, a Life Coach Mentor at SOFEA who helped establish the project, said, “I have witnessed how this project has helped many of our young people come out of their shells, building their confidence while also providing them with a much needed opportunity to unwind and relax at the end of a busy week”. #miltonkeynescommunityfoundation #FitnessFusion #kickabout

SOFEA is looking for a Community Health and Wellbeing Worker to join our Didcot site. Community Health and Wellbeing Workers (CHWWs) are local people who care about the health of their community and those around them. The outreach work of a CHWW is essential in addressing the rising inequities in health and social care and in identifying unmet need in the community. If you're ready apply, head to: https://lnkd.in/eRfcPFYM

Have you got an old device you can donate to Getting Oxfordshire Online? Get in touch via the link below. #digitalinclusion #donatealaptop #circulareconomy

In the run up to Christmas, a group of our learners from the Didcot site travelled with staff to visit Laser Kombat to reward them for all their hard work this year. Some of our usual pre-Christmas activities couldn't happen this year due to the on-going flooding repairs at SOFEA's Didcot site, so we thought it was imperative that the young people had a really fun day out. A combination of Laser Kombat, bowling and playing pool was exactly what everyone needed. #LaserKombat #bowling #pool

SOFEA is looking for a Community Health and Wellbeing Worker to join our Didcot site. Community Health and Wellbeing Workers (CHWWs) are local people who care about the health of their community and those around them. The outreach work of a CHWW is essential in addressing the rising inequities in health and social care and in identifying unmet need in the community. Key Responsibilities: Monthly household visits (or more frequent if the household need requires it) within a defined geographical area (up to a maximum of 120 households) to assess the health and social needs of everyone within a household, adopting a proactive and holistic approach when supporting the local community. 1. Make contact with each household in a defined area on a regular basis, face to face or virtually as appropriate, listening and discussing health needs on each visit. 2. Identify vulnerable households or individuals in conjunction with health care teams. 3. Identify health and/or social care needs in conjunction with health care teams. 4. Act as an advocate to help households navigate the health and social care systems, access appropriate services and remove barriers to accessing services and resources. 5. Manage their time to ensure that visits are completed. 6. Adhere to the Lone Worker Policy when carrying out visits to households. 7. To work collaboratively with colleagues across health, social care and the third sector to provide patient-centred, integrated care. 8. Develop supportive relationships with local VCSE organisations, community groups and statutory services, to make timely, appropriate, and supported referrals for the person being introduced. 9. To liaise with the Didcot GP practices (Woodlands, Oaktree and Didcot Health Centre). 10. To promote health coaching and social prescribing amongst the PCN and networked practices. If you're ready apply, head to: https://lnkd.in/eRfcPFYM

Just before the end of term, a group of our Milton Keynes learners went to the The National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham to help them relax after another busy term. As well as the educational value of the trip, it also gave our young people a chance overcome their anxieties surrounding public transport and travelling to new places. Of all the animals at the Sea Life Centre, our staff confirmed that the learners liked the otters the best. Janet, a learner on the trip, said, “This is the best school trip, I have ever been on and I want to go again next year! We really enjoyed the Sea Life centre and hanging out with our friends and staff.” #aquarium #animals #underthesea

It's Christmas time at SOFEA! Yesterday we had a wonderful lunch at the Didcot Civic Centre with lots of delicious food prepared by our staff and learners. From everyone at SOFEA, we'd like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! #itschristmastime #merrychristmas2024 #HappyNewYear2025