“Travelling in the Right Direction”

Programme for today Introductions and Group Rickter The Give & Take Scheme & Rickter Case Study in practical use of Rickter Group Rickter review and Q&A

Group Rickter 1.How happy are you feeling at this point in the day? 2.How motivated are you to find out new information about measurement tools? 3.How much knowledge do you have about the Rickter Scale? 4.How high are you levels of ‘Friday Feeling’?

What we do... Leading to... a young person who is more confident, skilled, and employable

Training Can gain at least 7 qualifications on scheme Essential Skills – Literacy, Numeracy, ICT Preparation for Placement Employment Skills Accredited Personal Development Programmes First Aid CSR

Personal Development Needs led accredited programmes Duke of Edinburgh Awards Youth Achievement Awards ‘Activate’ – physical activity Drop Ins Day Trips Consultations One to one Advisory Groups

Mentoring Support for 3 hours a week for a year Contact with someone ‘not paid to be there’ Volunteers receive training and supervision Work towards shared goals £40 per month budget One off £100 for big activity Support can continue after the scheme

Work Experience ‘Work Prep’ – Group Based ‘Work Ready’ – Job Sampling ‘Work Well’ – Supported Placement CV Building, Job Search, Interview Skills Support on site and from G&T staff Dedicated Careers Officer Prep with Employers

Who we work best with Young people aged years old who: Are NEET and have a social worker and Are unable to cope with mainstream training Have some level of motivation Don’t feel pressurised to join Are in reasonably settled accommodation

Young Person’s Commitment Complete 6 induction sessions Initially attend 3 days building up to 4/5 days Participate in a work experience opportunity Try things out to see if they are of interest Try their best to turn up and be on time Talk to others if they are not enjoying G&T

Allocated workers Each young person on the scheme has: Personal Development & Mentoring Worker Project Worker – responsible for development of young person’s employability skills Tutors – Literacy, Numeracy and ICT Careers NI officer Volunteer Mentor

How we use Rickter Scale Lifeboard – carried out by the PDM worker Interview at entry stage and reviewed every 6 months Questions are asked under the headings of: 1. Employment/Training/Education 2. Accommodation 3. Money 4. Relationships 5. Influences 6. Stress 7. Alcohol 8. Drugs 9. Health 10. Happiness

How we use Rickter Scale Employability Board – carried out by the Project Worker Interview at entry stage and reviewed every 6 months Questions are asked under the headings of: 1. Motivation 2. Confidence in the future 3. Communication 4. Support 5. Core Skills 6. Work Skills 7. Readiness 8. Type of work 9. Job Application 10. Interview Prep

Funding for Give & Take Give & Take operates thanks to:

Rickter Board in Action – Case Study Sarah’s Story Sarah is 17 years old and has recently started the Give and Take scheme. Sarah is currently living in a children’s home; this has been her tenth placement. Sarah has recently started having more contact with her mother - this relationship has always been difficult. Sarah is easily manipulated and does not understand the consequences her actions have on herself and others around her. Concerns have been raised in relation to Sarah’s circle of friends who are predominately male and a lot older. Sarah is very easily led and in recent weeks has returned home intoxicated on a number of occasions.

Group Rickter - Review 1.How happy are you feeling at this point in the day? 2.How motivated are you to find out new information about measurement tools? 3.How much knowledge do you have about the Rickter Scale? 4.How high are you levels of ‘Friday Feeling’?

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