Side By Side Support Services, 2 Burnett Street (2026)

16/10/2023

In no way possible, is this an easy post to make.

It is with an incredibly heavy heart that we announce the passing of our SBS founder and CEO Ms.Jessica King.

Jess was an outstanding woman. She had such a passion and drive for helping others. She made an impact on so many peoples lives. She gave people a voice , a safe space, and a friendly ear.

The staff here at Sidebyside are a family, we are stronger together and we carry one another through all things, thick and thin. I don’t think we would have become such a strong team if it had not be for Jess leading the way.

We understand this information will not be easy to process and therefore would like to remind you that there are places available for help

Samaritans: 116 123

Andy’s man club (males only): https://andysmanclub.co.uk/contact-us

SHOUT: text 85258

First response: 0800 952 1181

Please understand we are doing our best at trying to figure this all out alongside mourning a dear friend of ours. Please be patient with us.

Rest easy and sleep tight Jessica King 💜

08/10/2023

JOB VACANCY ----> https://uk.indeed.com/job/support-worker-10-25hrs-week-7a4a1ae5c9e0ea1b

07/10/2023

Book Here ---> www.sidebysidess.co.uk/book-groups

I am sooo excited for this group (partly because I get to run it)! Another 10 week group, funded by Bradford Council where you will get to meet and interact with our animals as well as exploring emotional needs and learning how to stay mentally well! These groups are aimed at people who are living with mental illness, autism, sensory impairments and physical or learning disabilities. Eligible people must be under the care of adult social services or community mental health team.

The week breakdowns are as follows:

1. Introduction/Dogs - Get to know everyone, meet and learn about our dogs, chill with some colouring or some games
2. Security/Chinchilla - Meet and learn about our chinchilla, make and decorate a life security box.
3. Control/Rabbits - Meet and learn about our rabbits, then playing the obstacle guidance game and create a control diagram
4. Privacy/Reptiles - Meet and learn about our snake, play a quiz and plan for self-care and embracing the benefits of privacy
5. Community/Rats - Meet and learn about our rats, talk about what we mean by community and create collaborative art
6. Emotional connection/Chinchilla - More time with our chinchilla, exploring his behaviour, talk about our friends and create a gift for them
7. Attention/Rabbits - More time with our rabbits, exploring their behaviour, learn about attention and love languages through a game of this or that.
8. Sense of Self/Reptiles - More time with our snake, exploring her personality, create a collage/picture of all the things that make you, you.
9. Meaning and Purpose/Dogs- More time with our dogs, learn about their jobs, explore your purpose and create a goal ladder
10. Sense of Achievement/Rats - More time with our rats, learn what they are capable of, celebrate all you’ve learned and prepare for life after groups!

06/10/2023

BOOK HERE ---> www.sidebysidess.co.uk/book-groups

Time for another look at one of the groups we are running soon that are funded by Council! We still have a few places left in all of them, BUT places are limited! These groups are available for people under the care of adult social care or the community mental health team!

Today we are going to look at our last art group - Sketchbooking! On the first week you are going to make your sketchbook from scratch and then over the next 10 weeks you will explore different ways of filling it, using all sorts of techniques and art media. Bryony has of course created another awesome timetable to start on the 18th October!

The full timetable includes:
Make your own sketchbook
Watercolour doodle
Collage page
Circle scribbles
Good day page
One line artwork
Observation illustration
Page of creatures
Pass the doodle
Scrap page

So get your space booked asap as time is running out!!!

05/10/2023

BOOK HERE ---> www.sidebysidess.co.uk/book-groups

Time for another look at one of the groups we are running soon that are funded by Bradford Council! We still have a few places left in all of them, BUT places are limited! These groups are available for people under the care of adult social care or the community mental health team!

Today lets talk about Expressive Painting! Over ten weeks you will get the chance to use express yourself in a variety of ways, using different skills, paints and even working collaboratively with other members of the group! Once again Bryony has got a very fun timetable set out and has been busy prepping away for the sessions to start on the 17th October!

The full timetable includes:
Watercolour doodles
Abstract painting
Expressive self portrait
No mess finger painting
Collaborative art
Jar painting
Experiment with watercolour
Mindful spiral
Painted paper garlands
Art games and intentions

So get your space booked asap as time is running out!!!

04/10/2023

BOOK HERE ---> www.sidebysidess.co.uk/book-groups

Over the next few days we are going to tell you a little bit more about the groups we are running soon that are funded by Bradford Council! We still have a few places left in all of them, BUT places are limited! These groups are available for people under the care of adult social care or the community mental health team!

First up is our Appreciating Nature groups. Over ten weeks you will explore different art media and techniques, celebrating nature, using found or recycled items where possible. Bryony has got a very fun timetable set out (and i'm a little jealous I can't do these myself) and has been busy prepping away for the sessions to start on the 18th October!

The full timetable includes:
Dried leaf doodles
Animal plushies
Paper bugs
Egg carton animals
Tin can plant pots
Branch frame weaving
Painted pebbles
Vinyl record painting
Paper coasters
DIY sketchbook

So get your space booked asap as time is running out!!!

02/10/2023

Some happy news! Our lovely old boy Maui is doing fantastically with his medication increase, hydrotherapy and his fancy new boots from Maximus Skates (all the way from New York!).

Today I had my wheelchair on full power on our walk and Maui was still trotting off ahead of me. For a change, I was the one catching up to him!

This has not been an easy journey, we have had a lot of trial and error to find what is best for him - and this is how we work with our clients. There is no single approach that works for everyone, and we do our best to make sure all needs are being met in the way that person needs them to be met. Adaptive, person-centered, holistic care is always what we aim for! If something doesn't work then we review, adjust and try another approach until we figure it out, together, side by side!

01/10/2023

A quick post to say that both myself and Liz (our admin lady) have come down with nasty virus/bug things! Luckily, our community support staff are still fit and well, and taking great care of our clients. However, the administrative and behind the scenes duties are being prioritised so that we are only dealing with the most urgent tasks, so that we can recover and stay well. Emails and messages may take us longer to respond to, and we are doing our best to keep up with everything.

If you need anything managing urgently (safeguarding/life or death situations), then please send us an email and highlight it as urgent and we will prioritise it. If it is general enquiries about our service, then please be patient. We are only a small team and maintaining staff wellness is always a high priority for me!

Thank you :)

]Jess

24/09/2023

BOOK NOW ---> www.sidebysidess.co.uk/book-groups

We have 4 new groups starting in October and are now taking referrals. These groups are funded by Bradford Council so we can only accept free referrals from adults who are under the care of CMHT or Social Services.

Our groups:
- Are held in the city centre, in our Safe Space office, easily accessible by bus, train or car.
- Have between 4-8 people in each group, with 1 staff member per 4 adults.
- Are tailored for your needs and disabilities to ensure you can fully engage and enjoy the sessions.
- Run for 10 weeks and each explore different art forms or working with animals.
- Are run by experienced staff who are there to make sessions fun and therapeutic.
- Accept support workers or assistance dogs where they are needed to keep you safe and well.

For more information about each group, or to book your place, please head to our website and click on book groups!

23/09/2023

JOB VACANCY ----> https://uk.indeed.com/job/support-worker-10-20hrs-week-0146c929efbc1fad

20/09/2023

One of our clients enjoyed time at Lees Moor Paws with their adult and puppy chocolate labradors and support worker Leah! The pup will hopefully be trained up to be this clients assistance dog, but for now he is enjoying life in his fabulous home, with his big brother and lots of love and fuss from his human (and her support staff).

How cute are these boys?!

19/09/2023

BOOK FREE ---> www.sidebysidess.co.uk/book-groups

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