Health and social work services

Tender description

To offer a Leaving Care / Independent Living Support Service for looked after young people where they can be supported to acquire necessary skills in preparation for living independently, experiment safely with their increasing freedom and develop responsibilities associated with adulthood, whilst still having the appropriate level of support from an appropriately experienced and qualified staff team. The service will enable young people, via the support delivered, to move on from a permanent, full time care setting and increase the likelihood of them maintaining future accommodation resources. For the delivery of support for 16-25 year olds, with a specific focus on 16-18 year old care leavers and those who meet Local Authority thresholds. For the delivery of support for 16-25 year olds, with a specific focus on 16-18 year old care leavers and those who meet Local Authority thresholds. Services should be working towards developing or sustaining a young person's capacity to live independently within the community and avoid unnecessary use of more intensive forms of care and support.