Care Leavers

Care Leavers Project

Our specially designed independent living and care leaver flats throughout the country welcome young
people who have previously been in our residential care and those who have been placed elsewhere.
We are also able to offer young people independent accommodation in a variety of community settings.

Our packages meet the needs of young people aged 16 and over who are vulnerable and need
support but are ready to develop independence skills. Each young person has a programme which
includes the aim of reducing staff support throughout their stay. Currently we have over
15 successful Care Leaver Projects nationally.

The step down process between the residential and independence stages of the care continuum helps
a young person to familiarise themselves with self –reliance and allows them the opportunity to
request assistance should they need it.

Continuum’s Care Leaver workers make full use of existing networks within the community such as
Connexions, colleges, community police teams and local employers. During the young person’s stay our
staff work with them to ensure they find training courses or employment suitable to their aptitudes and interests.

In our shared homes each resident is provided with their own private areas and may share communal
areas such as lounges and kitchens. Our care teams are skilled in helping young people develop the skills to
build and sustain the support networks necessary to live independent lives. In this way we also ensure their
ability to make a positive contribution to society is maximised.

Case study – Zara’s story

Zara moved into a house in the community with a package delivered by the Family Support Services Team.
She found it difficult to manage being alone and the emotional impact of this resulted in risk taking behaviours.
A package was devised with Zara’s involvement and agreement in the Argyle Project, to meet all of her needs.
She thrived with the emotional support of the team who were on hand to assist and encourage her in all her social,
practical and independence skills.

Zara went on to complete the Prince’s Trust programme, gaining qualifications in food hygiene, manual handling
and first aid amongst others. Throughout her time in the Care Leavers Project, Zara gained confidence and life skills,
enabling her to realise her potential. After several months she was ready to move on and live independently
back in her home town. Family Support Service staff were able to guide and support Zara throughout this move.

Similar packages to this can be provided for your young person.


		Care Leavers Project Our specially designed independent living and care leaver flats throughout the country welcome young people who have previously been in our residential care and those who have been placed elsewhere. We are also able to offer young people independent accommodation in a variety of community settings. Our packages meet the needs of young people aged 16 and over who are vulnerable and need support but are ready to develop independence skills. Each young person has a programme which includes the aim of reducing staff support throughout their stay. Currently we have over 15 successful Care Leaver Projects nationally. The step down process between the residential and independence stages of the care continuum helps a young person to familiarise themselves with self –reliance and allows them the opportunity to request assistance should they need it. Continuum’s Care Leaver workers make full use of existing networks within the community such as Connexions, colleges, community police teams and local employers. During the young person’s stay our staff work with them to ensure they find training courses or employment suitable to their aptitudes and interests. In our shared homes each resident is provided with their own private areas and may share communal areas such as lounges and kitchens. Our care teams are skilled in helping young people develop the skills to build and sustain the support networks necessary to live independent lives. In this way we also ensure their ability to make a positive contribution to society is maximised. Case study – Zara’s story Zara moved into a house in the community with a package delivered by the Family Support Services Team. She found it difficult to manage being alone and the emotional impact of this resulted in risk taking behaviours. A package was devised with Zara’s involvement and agreement in the Argyle Project, to meet all of her needs. She thrived with the emotional support of the team who were on hand to assist and encourage her in all her social, practical and independence skills. Zara went on to complete the Prince’s Trust programme, gaining qualifications in food hygiene, manual handling and first aid amongst others. Throughout her time in the Care Leavers Project, Zara gained confidence and life skills, enabling her to realise her potential. After several months she was ready to move on and live independently back in her home town. Family Support Service staff were able to guide and support Zara throughout this move. Similar packages to this can be provided for your young person.
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