Ownya Care Staff work with our young people to build a nurturing mentoring relationship that can empower them to not only set SMART goals; but to also make positive and strategic choices in order to help them progress on their pathway and achieve their goals with confidence and ready for any future challenges they may face.
Managing Budgeting
- We assist the young people in our care with budgeting for food, bills, clothing, recreation etc.
- Assistance with welfare benefits, forms, bills, etc.
- Opening up a bank account
Nutrition and Hygiene
- We assist the young people in our care with preparing shopping lists, shopping and preparing meals.
- Understanding the importance of nutrition and hygiene.
- Help with cleaning home/room, making bed, laundry, ironing etc.
- Prompting and guidance with daily personal hygiene routines.
- Health & Safety advise on kitchen and home operating & maintaining kitchen equipment.
- Advise on fire safety, food hygiene and storage.
- Support with developing life skills and confidence.
Education and Employment
- We help the young people identify colleges, courses and employment opportunities.
- Support and access to apprenticeships, training and education.
- We assist you with completing application forms and CV’ and interview practise.
Activities
- Assistance with maintaining contact with family and friends.
- Accessing recreational activities and clubs (sports/music/creative arts).
- Gang awareness and intervention.
- Support with engaging with services and agencies that help in substance or alcohol abuse.
- Support in reducing risky behaviour and making positive choices.
