WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Semi-Independent homes are managed by our multi-disciplined professional support/key workers with combined experience of over 30 years’ working with young people.
When a young person is placed with us we work with them to develop a regular routine which enhances their quality of life.You will receive a dedicated Key Worker, who will help you learn new skills, develop your confidence and support you with education, training and/or employment.
But don’t worry, your Key Worker will make sure you have some fun along the way too!Examples of the basic tasks and activities you will do with your Key Worker:
• Registering with the GP, dentist, optician
• Support with shopping and food preparation
• Support with managing a household and all aspects of daily living
• Support in managing and attending appointments in the community and with other professionals
• Support to access education, employment or training
• Helping you find Education / Training / Employment
• Having fun! (eating out / cinema / out of area trips)
• Experience new things
• Managing incidents
• Support with accessing information about leisure opportunities available to them in the local area
• Support with managing any benefits, applications
• Support with managing their finances and budgeting
• Support with understanding and accessing opportunities to be able to make a positive contribution
• Support in learning how to keep themselves safe in the community and their own home
