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s[0] = "Tai Esgyn Housing^index.htm^Promoting Independent Living Home Services Partners Careers at Tai Esgyn Useful Links Downloads Contact Us Printer Friendly Page Welcome to Tai Esgyn Tai Esgyn provides a range of support and accommodation services to people with mental health problems to promote independent living within the community. It was formed in 1977 as Cefn Coed Community Project Limited. We became Tai Esgyn Housing in 1999. Tai Esgyns Mission and Vision Statements underpin their purpose and values. Mission Statement To empower individuals to become all that they thought they could be – and more Vision Statement In 2010 our service users will enjoy High quality enabling support, shaping their own goals and making progress in their lives Support that celebrates their progress and adapts to different levels of need Flexible and creative forms of 24/7 support Open two-way communication and knowing their voices have an influence A sense of stability and clear purpose A broader range of services across a wider geographical area, some delivered in partnerships with other organisations Working with staff who are enthusiastic about what Tai Esgyn is doing In 2010 our staff will be motivated by New challenges, a diversity of projects and delivering quality outcomes Flexible working, personal development opportunities and attractive career development paths Feeling genuinely valued, respected, involved and listened to Working within a centre of excellence and active campaigner for mental health with a glowing reputation Working towards a clear vision and sense of purpose, supported by the right values and a sound financial base The confidence of an organisation that is the architect of its own future We will achieve this by.. Committing ourselves to growth and development Meeting the needs of a more diverse range of service users Working creatively and maximising opportunities for partnership Raising our profileDelivering cost effective services which do not compromise quality standards or our values To create different environments and opportunities where people have a voice that matters Challenging stereotypes, campaigning and educating’ Corporate Details Tai Esgyn is a registered charity (Charity no: 506076), and a company limited by guarantee (Company: 1296339). The organisation is registered with the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) as a Domiciliary Care Agency and with the National Assembly for Wales, as an Approved Support Provider. An organisation, in its 30th year, that has a long standing track record and a sound reputation for providing services to people experiencing mental health issues.” Epona Cymru Ltd. WAG Inspection Report, June 2007 Copyright © 2008 Tai Esgyn Housing";
s[1] = "About Our Services^services.html^Our services are aimed at enabling adults with mental health problems to live independently by providing flexible, high quality, service user centred support. Services are delivered by our Support Teams which provide a dedicated support service to clients in their own homes focused around Individual Support Plans. Our Projects: Housing with Support Tai Esgyn manages a portfolio of furnished properties in Swansea and in Neath Port Talbot, mainly one bedroom flats & studio apartments, through partnerships with local housing organisations. This project is geared to the needs of individuals with enduring mental health needs, providing permanent furnished accommodation with support. Swansea Floating Support Tai Esgyn works with a number of housing organisation to support tenants with mental health needs. Our Floating Support Project supports individuals who have moderate or low mental health support needs who require time limited assistance to manage a tenancy. On average, we give support for a period on up to 2 years, depending on individual needs. Aberfa Floating Support Aberfa is a partnership housing and support project jointly managed by Tai Esgyn, Swansea Housing Association and Caer Las Cymru. There are 2 arms to the project; a Project House for five individuals with complex mental health needs who require 24 hours support, and a community project providing a floating support service for people living in their own homes, who have mental health support needs, ranging from moderate to very high. Tai Esgyn manages the community floating support arm of the project. Small Grants Tai Esgyn currently offers a limited number of small grants of up to £250 to individuals with mental health problems for a variety of welfare purposes to promote independent living. Grants can be for a wide range of needs including setting up a new home, improving or replacing furniture, household items, fittings, carpets, redecoration, to pursue a hobby or learning opportunity, short breaks, and for general welfare purposes, depending on individual needs and circumstances. You can get further information and application forms for all Tai Esgyn’s services by using the “contact us” link at the bottom of the page. Service User Guide We publish a Service User Guide which gives a wide range of information about Tai Esgyn and our services, which is available in a variety of formats, free of charge on request. You can also view it by clicking the link below. You will need an adobe reader which can be downloaded free from www.adobe.co.uk Here are links to a pdf file which will contain our application for housing form and application for a small grant form. Information About Tai Esgyn Tai Esgyn is registered with the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW). The CSSIW regulates and monitors Tai Esgyn’s services, can carry out investigations when necessary and undertakes inspections at least once a year. The results of the inspections and any investigations carried out are published on the CSSIW website and can be viewed at the following internet address by clicking the link below or on our “local info links” page:http://new.wales.gov.uk/cssiwsubsite/cssiw/?lang=en Copies of CSSIW inspections or investigations of Tai Esgyn can also be obtained on request from our offices. Welsh Assembly Government Tai Esgyn receives funding through the Welsh Assembly Government’s “Supporting People” programme. Information on Supporting People can be found by following the Welsh Assembly Government, City and County of Swansea and Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council links and searching for “Supporting People”. www.wales.gov.uk www.swansea.gov.uk www.neath-porttalbot.gov.uk The Charity Commission The Charity Commission publishes information on all registered charities on its website. Click on the link below or on our “local information links” page. You can search using: www.charitycommission.gov.uk";
s[2] = "Partners Workingin partnership with others^partners.html^has always been an integral part of Tai Esgyn’s ethos and practice. The organisation values its partners and appreciates the opportunities which come from working together with a range of funders and partner organisations in order to provide the best possible service for its clients.‘Partnership’ was the theme as our 30th Year Anniversary year was last year. Commenting on this theme, Tai Esgyn’s Chair of Trustees, Amanda Moss said:  “Tai Esgyn, which began life as the Cefn Coed Community Project, has been at the forefront of innovative, community based supported housing for the past thirty years. Much of what’s been achieved has only been possible because of close working with committed partners, and we’re looking forward to the next thirty years with some very exciting new developments to come”. Swansea Housing Association Family Housing Association Caer Las Cymru City and County of Swansea Council Neath Port Talbot Borough Council Welsh Assembly Government CSSIW The Probation Service";
s[3] = "Careers at Tai Esgyn Tai Esgyn Housing^careers.html^recognises that its most important asset is people. In line with its comprehensive staff training and development policy, it seeks to enhance the skills of staff by investing in a continuous programme of training and learning. Tai Esgyn is currently working towards Investors in People accreditation. “The staff are experienced and knowledgeable and benefit from an organisation that has progressive working practices in place that promotes the well being of staff and has a commendable approach to training and personnel management.” Epona Cymru Ltd. WAG Inspection Report, June 2007 Current Vacancies Sessional Workers to support individuals with mental health problems in the Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot areas We can offer: Excellent rates of pay Flexible Working Opportunities Experience of working in an innovative person centred service. For further information contact Simon Rogers, Operations Manager on (01792) 798656 or email simon@taiesgyn.org.uk Tai Esgyn offers good conditions of service and a positive working environment where flexible working, cooperation, teamwork and mutual support are the norm. We aim for equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work.";
s[4] = "Useful Links^links.html^HOUSING Caerlas www.caerlas.org.uk Gwalia Housing Group www.gwalia.org.uk Shelter www.shelter.org.uk Social Housing Links www.vale-housing.co.uk/misc/links.html Swansea Housing Association www.swanseaha.org.uk Welsh Federation of Housing Associations www.welshhousing.org.uk INFORMATION YELL www.yell.co.uk Thomson www.thomweb.co.uk Citizens Advice Bureau www.citizensadvice.org.uk MENTAL HEALTH Rethink www.rethink.org Saneline www.sane.org.uk The Samaritans www.samaritans.org.uk Mind www.mind.org.uk Schizophrenia Association of Great Britain www.sagb.co.uk STATUTORY SERVICES National Benefits Agency www.dss.gov.uk CSIW www.csiw.wales.gov.uk NHS Direct www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk Welsh Assembly Government www.wales.gov.uk Local City & County Of Swansea www.swansea.gov.uk Swansea Community Health Councilwww.patienthelp.wales.nhs.uk/swansea Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council www.neath-porttalbot.gov.uk/ NPT Community Health Council www.patienthelp.wales.nhs.uk/neathporttalbot Bro Morgannwg NHS Trust www.bromor-tr.wales.nhs.uk Swansea NHS Trust www.swansea-tr.wales.nhs.uk VOLUNTEER SERVICES Swansea Council for Voluntary Services www.scvs.org.uk Neath Port Talbot Coucil for Voluntary Services www.nptcvs.co.uk Wales Council for Voluntary Action www.wcva.org.uk Care and Social Services Inspectorate for Wales www.csiw.wales.gov.uk/index.asp Credit Union Other Chris Needs www.chrisneedsmbe.co.uk/";
s[5] = "Downloads^downloads.html^You need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open some of these files. Click the icon above to download Acrobat Reader. Printer Friendly Page Information Information on housing Information on housing -Cymraeg Information on services Information on services Cymraeg Compliments, Comments and Complaints Policy Applications Application for housing Application for a small grant Newsletters March 07 Newsletter Summer 07 Newsletter Autumn 07 Newsletter Annual Reports Press Releases Consultations";
s[6] = "Contact Us^contact.html^Printer Friendly Page How to contact us address Tai Esgyn Housing Beaufort House Beaufort Road Plasmarl Swansea SA6 8JG telephone Tel:  (01792) 798656 Fax: (01792) 798179  How to find us Multimap AA Route Finder Beaufort House Directions Compliments, Comments and Complaints Policy Your feedback";