Baobab care services delivers a personalised Preparation for Independence programme to all young people within our supported accommodation or receiving floating support. Personalised support planning identifies areas where young people will benefit most, ensuring individual plans are appropriate and targeted. 

Independent Living Journey

Our structured, strengths-based ‘Independent Living Journey’ teaches independent living skills and records progress in a bespoke workbook that young people co-produce. Young people can choose to work towards AQA accreditation, which provides valuable, recognisable qualifications evidencing their skillset as well as providing a sense of achievement.

Personalised support planning identifies areas where young people will benefit most, ensuring individual plans are appropriate and targeted. As young people’s needs change, the plan is updated to reflect the changes.

We work with partners to achieve positive outcomes for young people, as agreed with relevant professionals including Social Workers, Leaving Care teams and CAMHS. We address any issues affecting individuals within Action Plans, often including referrals to other agencies (e.g. CAMHS or substance misuse services).

 

Topics covered during the ‘Independent Living Journey include:

  • Hopes and aspirations
  • Money management, including budgeting, bank accounts, bills and benefits
  • Health and wellbeing, such as doctor and dentist registrations, smoking, drugs and alcohol
  • Cooking, diet, nutrition and exercise
  • Mental health and wellbeing, including resilience and how to find help
  • Healthy relationships and sexual health
  • Healthy relationships with family and friends, and sources of support
  • Education, employment and training
  • Accommodation, including types of tenancies, DIY and cleaning
  • Self-care, personal hygiene and staying safe in person and online
  • Travelling and public transport.
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