Services for Young People

Emergencey Accommodation and Support.
Bespoke, long-term housing provision in area of choice.
One to one independence training delivered by a dedicated worker.
Specialist packages for 16 plus with learning difficulties, drug and alcohol issues and offending behaviour or mental health issues.
Accommodation and support for parent and child.
24/7 advisory on call service 365 days.
Support only Service.
Support and accommodation for unaccompanied asylum seekers.
Tailored support and accommodation packages to meet individual needs.

Specific objectives with young people will include some or all of the following:

To develop independent living skills.
To increase self-esteem and sense of self-worth.
To assist in personal development.
To develop positive peer group relations.
To develop appropriate relationships with authority figures.
To decrease a criminal mind set and behaviour.
To increase and diversify a young person's recreational and leisure activities.
To teach the young person to use their spare time in a more constructive manner.
To develop a sense of responsibility and accountability for their own behaviour.
To increase social skills, problem solving skills, communication skills and self care skills.
To decrease impulsive, out of control behaviour and increase their ability to manage it.
To develop appropriate expressions of sexuality in the young person.

A Young Person, on completion of any of the listed programmes will:

Have had regular contact with an Outreach worker
Have been shown how to access GP and Dental services
Have been given the opportunity to improve numeracy and literacy skills
Have been accompanied to seek work, education or training
Have produced a CV
Have been shown how to complete a job application form
Have been given various interview techniques and tips
Have been helped to obtain NI number and birth certificate
Have been shown how to apply for Welfare Benefits
Have been accompanied to career, benefit advice agencies and job centres
Have had experience of using public transport on a regular basis
Have had experience of drawing up realistic budgets
Have had experience of purchasing gas/electricity
Have been shown how to access and arrange provision of utilities
Have been made aware of issues around fire safety
Have been accompanied on regular shopping trips
Have had experience of menu planning and given information on nutrition
Have been shown on how to prepare and cook basic meals
Have been shown how to carry out basic household duties ( cleaning, ironing, etc)
Have had experience and help to use leisure time appropriately
Have been given information on general health issues
Have been given information about sexual health, pregnancy and contraception
Have been supported to identify and access counselling services where appropriate

We attend regular meetings with referring agencies to discuss the placement and progress of the individual and also provide: Assessment, planning and review documents as specified by the service provision of each scheme. And a detailed monthly/bi-monthly report on each Young Person.