About
We want to make sure that every young person leaving care gets the support they need to reach their goals in life. We will support you to do well in education, training and work. We will always check in with you to see how you are doing, and we will celebrate your achievements with you.
We can help you to:
- get support with education, training and work, so you can build confidence and experience
- get careers advice, including help with your CV and tips for job interviews, such as what to wear
- pay for travel to school, college, training, apprenticeships or job interviews
- buy things you need for learning or work, like tools, equipment, books or essential clothing
- think about and plan your goals
- visit colleges or training providers to see what they offer
- meet college staff before you make decisions
- make links with employers
- try short “taster” sessions or work experience
- understand how the Department for Work and Pensions can help with work experience, jobs and benefits
We are here to support you every step of the way.
Contacts
- National Careers Service – Phone 0800 100 900
- Somerset Skills and Learning
- Strode College – Phone 01458 844400
- Bridgwater and Taunton College – Phone 01278 455464
- Yeovil College – Phone 01935 423921
- JobCentre Plus
- Higher education advice and guidance
More help and tips for Care Leavers on where to go for support
- Somerset Education Business Partnership hold events
- Careers guidance from the National Careers Service
- Help and support for over 18s in confidence-building and CV writing
- Support and careers advice for 15 to 18 year olds in the south west
- Skills support for Care Leavers through the learning and work institute.
Celebrating your achievements
We will always check in with you to see how you are doing, and we will help you celebrate your achievements.
We believe it is important to recognise everyone’s successes. When young people do well in education, training or work, we may invite you to attend or help organise celebration events to mark these achievements.
Your hard work matters, and we want to celebrate it with you.