New Initiative for Young Carers in Dacorum

Future Ready is a new FREE Initiative from Community Action Dacorum to empower Young Adult Carers to develop their personal journey to employment.

The project is aimed at 18-24-year-olds who live in the Dacorum area and have a caring responsibility.

The free opportunity aims to develop a bespoke programme of activities with the young adult carer with mentoring and/or coaching provided by the project officer at a time to and place to suit the individual.

To get the maximum benefit from the programme, it would be expected to have at least 10 sessions with each participant, to build a relationship where they can be supported fully and develop a pathway to becoming ready for future employment.

The programme may involve some volunteering or work shadowing, or work-based learning experience, signposting to upskilling with free online courses which would be relevant to their likes/wants or needs. Additional employability skills development will form part of the programme, including CV writing, interview skills, jargon busting the job market and even assisting with job applications if required. There will be a focus on looking after the wellbeing of each individual and recognising that the needs of each young adult carer will differ due to their caring responsibilities.

If you are interested in finding out more about this great project, please contact the Future Ready Project Officer at Community Action Dacorum – Paula@communityactiondacorum.org.uk or read more on the charity’s website www.communityactiondacorum.org/services/future-ready.