What we provide
Some of the main services and support that Defoe Group CIC offer alongside accommodation include:
* Providing emotional support to young people within the service; for example, by building a relationship and providing a safe and open space to talk about any personal challenges or issues, ensuring consistent welfare check ins and providing support with key relationships.
* Providing practical support to young people within the service; such as helping with household tasks, booking appointments for example at the job centre/benefit agencies and helping with paperwork and application forms.
* Supporting and monitoring young people’s healthcare needs, both physical and emotional and also attending relevant appointments with them.
* Reporting any observations relating to our young people’s welfare or safety.
* Attending meetings with young people and on behalf of the service; for example, LAC reviews, education meetings, solicitor appointments.
* Supporting young people to pursue personal hobbies and interests.
* Supporting the learning of new skills or gaining education, employment or training.
* Teaching and encouraging life skills, such as budgeting and paying bills.
* Supporting young people with their independent living skill checklists.
* Encouraging everyday tasks such as meal preparation, writing a shopping list and going shopping and accompanying them should this be required.
* Providing support with accessing community facilities and supporting integration into community groups.
* Understanding the communication needs of young people and adapting your communication to each individual, e.g. language, tones, body language.
* Working with other professionals, such as social workers and college staff to ensure consistency of support and strong multi-agency working.
* Composing and sending progress reports to young people’s social worker/personal advisor.
* Analysing an individual’s needs and working on a personalised care/pathway plan with them.
* Completing room checks several times a week and monitoring CCTV systems as to ensure resident safety and security.
Homelessness
30% of people accessing homelessness services in England in 2018 were aged 16-25 despite this age group only accounting for 12.3% of the total population.