1. NAOMI SYKES

2. Funded by Children in Need
Working with young carers aged years in Nottingham City, Gedling, Rushcliffe and Broxtowe to support the transition to adulthood, increasing their confidence, skills and independence
Offering 1-1 mentoring
Providing Advocacy, Advice and Signposting
Opportunities to access group activities

3. Why do we need a service for this age group?
Office for National Statistics figures from 2013 suggest there are 149,000 young carers aged between 15 and 19
This is a time of transition for young people when they are making decisions about their future

4. How does caring impact a young person?
Reduced aspirations – lower academic achievement, poor school/college attendance, lack of time/opportunity to dedicate to coursework, lack of focus/attention, higher drop-out rates
Increased social isolation – lack of opportunity to participate in activities and build relationships with peers, bullying and stigma
Emotional health and well-being – low confidence and self-esteem, stress, depression and anxiety

5. Increased Aspirations
Providing an opportunity for young carers to focus on their personal goals
Helping young carers identify their skills
Supporting young carers to manage their school/college work
Helping young carers identify options and opportunities
Developing young carers employability skills
Building young carers confidence through volunteer opportunities/support to travel independently to and from college

6. Reducing Isolation
Supporting young carers to identify interests and opportunities
Providing opportunities to access group activities and meet other young carers
Identifying volunteer opportunities and supporting engagement
Building supportive relationships with young carers to discuss issues and concerns

7. Improving Emotional Health and Well-being
Encouraging young carers to focus on their own needs and identify personal goals
Developing strategies and skills to improve confidence and self-esteem, and manage stress and anxiety
Providing opportunities for young carers engage in activities and develop positive relationships

8. ONE TO ONE MENTORING 1-1 support with a trained volunteer mentor
Focus on personal transitional goals
Developing skills, building confidence, and becoming more independent

9. GROUP ACTIVITIES
In partnership with AYC, offering activities such as games nights, art activities, cooking, visits to other young people’s services, drama and sports activities
Participation in development and awareness-raising projects such as Positive Career Choices pilot and Future Pulse
Opportunities to experience new things, develop skills, and build positive support networks

10. WORKING WITH OTHER PROFESSIONALS
Awareness-raising and training to staff and young people in colleges
Advocating for young carers and supporting them to have their voices heard
Working with the Learning and Work Institute developing careers advice resources tailored to meet young carers needs

11. I feel I can do anything I would like and there is nothing stopping me
I AM NOW A LOT MORE SOCIABLE AND HAVEVOLUNTEERED AT CARARES FED
I CAN SEE WHAT I AM GOING TO DO IN THE FUTURE, BOTH COLLEGE-WISE AND SOCIAL-WISE
I have somehow managed to face all difficulties and achieve good grades .. I have managed to keep my stress levels down and be more organised
(MENTORING) HAS HELPED ME OUT OF SOMETHING I NEVER THOUGHT I COULD COME OUT OF

12. THANK-YOU