Young People are supported:

• With advice and support to manage the safety and security of new accommodation
• To understand refuse and recycling process
• To understand importance of being a good housemate and good .neighbour
• With guidance on local services within the locality
• Where applicable to live in a shared house.
• Where applicable to respect the diversity of all Young People placed with them to understand and respect different cultures and lifestyles, including Issues relating to gender, sexuality, religion and disability.

Young People are supported:

• To use safely all big and small electrical appliances.
• To do laundry by displaying ability to wash and iron clothing
• To shop on a budget for food, cleaning, and household items
• To prepare healthy meal plans, preparation and cooking of food and storage of food, checking expiry dates.
• To carry out household cleaning tasks and purchase appropriate cleaning materials
• To be able to maintain the home in a good standard of cleanliness and tidiness
• To be able maintain the tidiness and cleanliness of communal areas

Young People are supported:

• To understand service utilities including their efficient and most economic use
• To budget and manage money, including debt advice
• To understand the process for paying bills and the consequences of not paying bills.
• To support UASC with mastering the different currency and denominations
• To work out a budget based on their weekly allowance.

Young People are supported:

• To access education/college, work placements or employment
• To attend appointments, including College and employment interviews.
• To use computers, wifi, and other resources to support them with their education and employment prospects.
• To prepare a CV, encourage and offer guidance when in need of interview tips.
• UASC will be enrolled in college for ESOL classes. Our staff will offer extra support to settle them in the new environment.
• To encourage young people not in education training or employment by giving other options e.g choose practical courses like building, property decoration, modelling, hairdressing etc

Young People are supported:

• To register with Doctor, Dentist and Opticians.
• To attend appointments with medical professionals, including hospital appointments
• To access substance misuse services if required
• To promote personal health and living a healthy lifestyle
• To introduce UASC to some home remedies bought over the counter.

Young People are supported:

• To discuss any personal or emotional concerns and are signposted to appropriate services eg CAMHS.
• To access legal advice eg. UASC getting immigration lawyers to support them with asylum applications.
• With appointments with UK Boarder Agency when appropriate, appearing in court.
• With integration and community cohesion.
• To be resilience with managing uncertain futures during the immigration process. Monitoring and Reviews
• To access social activities in the local area or beyond

Young People are supported:

• To prepare for move when appropriate to own tenancy
• To exploring housing options for independent living
• To bid on properties where appropriate
• With small DIY tasks ie. hanging curtains, blinds, changing light bulbs
• To set up service utilities to a new home ie. gas, electricity, water
• To place name on electoral role
• To manage the safety and security of new home ie. door and window locks, smoke alarms, etc.
• To understand refuse and recycling process
• To understand importance of being a good neighbour
• To access local services within the locality
• To ensure they have all documentation in place to enable access to benefits, employment, and housing at aged 18.
• To refresh life skills previously learnt throughout preparation for independence.
• To ensure all benefits including council tax relief immediately prior to 18th birthday as appropriate.

Young People are supported:

• To maintain their culture and religion i.e. if they want to go to a specific place of worship, attend a special group or go to a celebration.
• To acquire resources such as bible, koran prayer mats etc to enhance the young people’s beliefs.
• To encourage the young people to celebrate their religious festivals or traditional events.

As much as we would love for our young people to stay with The Ferntree, there will come a time (usually at aged 18) when young people must live independently. The Ferntree Support will offer support and guidance to take the next step, whether this is into their own accommodation or 18+ shared accommodation.

Here is a list of things we can help with:

• Moving into The Ferntree Support’s own 18+ accommodation for continuity of support
• Guidance on the opportunities available and how to contact other housing providers.
• Provide a reference or supporting letter to a chosen housing authority.
• Help complete housing application forms and bid for suitable properties.
• Visit potential housing options and submit a bid for the property
• Purchase furniture and household items ready for moving on.
• Help on the day to move out.
• Outreach support for six weeks after moving out.