Leaving Care
Further Options supports young people, aged 16 + who live in their own tenanted accommodation, through the provision of a range of leaving care services based on local Resource Centres.
Resource Centres
Resource Centres provide an environment in which young people can
discuss issues in an open and honest setting and links into an integrated network of community resources.
First Step
Further Options supports the FIRST STEP to Independence programme.
FIRST STEP provides accommodation and support to young people with high dependencies as they leave care.
Training
NVQ training is provided in well equipped units with a low pupil-teacher
ratio. This allows a young person to learn at his or her own pace.
Long-Term Accommodation
Offering quality accommodation in either shared or individual properties with drop in support.
Floating Support
24hr on-call support available to young people who have their
accommodation outside of Further Options but who require assistance with independent living.
Individual Support
Where programmes of support do not meet the needs of an individual,
we offer a menu of services that can be selected in order to design an appropriate package.
Young Person Support
Supported lodgings provision for young people that have the necessary skills for living independently, but who lack confidence and require assistance in certain areas.
Independent Support
Providing a young person with enough support that encourages personal growth, but utilises the basic skills that he/she may already have, thus enabling them to achieve total independence.
Semi-independent Support
Giving additional support to living skills while building the foundations of independence, helping with all aspects of daily activities and providing structure to the week.
Intensive Support
Providing support to a young person in need of a high level of input, addressing areas of concern that have been highlighted and working through a structured Pathway to Independence.
Commitment to Young People Leaving
Resource Centres
Available to all young people as a focal point away from their homes.
24 Hour Support
Staff are available 24 hours a day and are able to respond in person within 15
minutes if required.
Quality Accommodation
All of our accommodation is maintained to a high standard.
Driving Lessons
Increases opportunities for both work and study.
Holidays
Positive experiences are essential for personal growth.
Club Membership
Allows an individual to build positive relationships within the community.
NVQ Training
A starting point for any young person.
Parent and Baby Placements
Available to young parents as a means to learn additional skills and coping
strategies.
Additional Needs
Further Options is able to provide all of its services to young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
Sexual Health
Further Options is C Card registered and promotes safe sexual health.
Benefits / Housing Assistance
We have a clearly outlined 18+ policy that assists with all aspects of future
housing needs.
Counselling
Available in-house by qualified staff.
Employment Opportunities
We assist all young people with their employment requirements from training and application to interview techniques and work
experience.
Advocacy
Young people at Further Options are encouraged in self-advocacy but can also access advocates form Banardos, or Further Options if there is no conflict of interest.
Appropriate Adult
Staff are trained to act in this area if required.
The basic principle that Further Options adheres to is not to advise, instruct or ‘tell’ a young person what to do. We will however provide as much information as possible to enable young people to make an informed choice for themselves, whilst always remaining within the law.
Commitment to Placing Authority
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Reduce the cost of the service provision as soon as reasonably possible - aiming for a six month progression.
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Guarantee that accommodation provided will continue at 18+ until an appropriate alternative can be found.
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Act proactively in every aspect of what we do.
- Provide a safe and secure environment in which a young person can realise his or her potential and build sustainable
independence.