It's National Care Leavers' Week and South Glos Council has launched a recruitment drive to find people to support a young person when they leave care.
As part of the supported lodgings scheme, they are looking for families, single parents, couples or individuals from all backgrounds, cultures and identities to provide supported, temporary accommodation for care leavers aged 16 to 18. You would need to provide them with a room in your home and help mentor them to take the first steps towards independent living. Ideally you would also live near community facilities with good transport links.
You would receive full training from the council's supported lodgings coordinator, have the opportunity to meet other carers in similar roles and you would also be paid a weekly allowance of £155.
Contact Esther Clarke on 01454 863498 or email esther.clarke@southglos.gov.uk
For more information visit www.southglos.gov.uk/supportedlodgings
Further details on the national campaign are available at www.thecareleaversfoundation.org
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