A Step By Step Learning Programme
Supporting Young People In Their Journey Towards Adulthood
Independence
Facilitating The Transition Into Adulthood
We deliver a comprehensive ‘Independent Living Programme’, which has been designed with direct input from our young people and years of experience of developing young people independence needs. Our independent living programme is a step by step learning programme which provides invaluable knowledge and guidance to support a young person onto their journey towards adulthood.
Specific Areas Of Focus
• Looking after your health, emotions and mental wellbeing
• Managing negative behaviours, anger and life stresses
• Keeping safe, looking after oneself, enjoying life appropriately
• Raising and managing self-esteem, self-image, self-confidence and developing motivation.
• Developing career aspirations and pathways
• Finding employment or voluntary work
• Support writing CV, covering letter and job applications, interview skills and practise interview skills
• Learning about career management and the world of work
• Attending and maintaining education.
• Practical cooking, cleaning, budgeting, washing sessions
• Cooking on a budget
• Keeping Track of your money
• Developing life skills – responsibility, accountability, good decision making, maturity and learning life balance.
• Understanding and managing issues around identity and social presentation
• Forming positive relationships with family, partners, neighbours and community.
• Managing and budgeting on daily income streams
• Understanding about the welfare systems, Universal Credit and benefits
• Paying Tax and National insurance
• Setting up bank accounts and learning about the banking system
• Making positive financial choices and focusing on savings.
• Manging a place of your own
• Tenancy training – understanding contracts, liabilities and responsibilities
• How to report fault and repairs
• Understanding and paying bills
• Maintaining a home and home safety.
• Sexual exploitation risk / Keeping safe / Sexual vulnerability
• Substance misuse / Alcohol misuse • Mental health / Emotional health
• Domestic abuse / Forced Marriage / Honour Based Violence
• Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).