Following on from mediation and mentoring, we can act as advocates for a young person to ensure that their choices and opinions are put forward in a coherent way if there is a danger that they would otherwise be overlooked. This may be in a variety of settings and would be at the sole request of the young person. This may be on an informal basis at college for example, or in a multi-agency meeting [...]
We appreciate that some young people, as well as engaging in group activities and developing skills, will benefit from some one-to-one support from a staff member that they can relate to who is outside of their family and social circle. Our staff are trained to mentor young people and be a sounding board who will listen to and support the young person with whatever issues they are facing at the time. They can also talk [...]
At Syconium CIC we have trained mediators as part of our multi-skilled team, and can provide structured support in the form of family mediation. This form of mediation seeks to resolve disputes and conflict within the family home and works with young people and their families individually as well as together to achieve this. This may take place over a few meetings or a prolonged period, depending on the individual family concerned and the additional [...]
If you are over 16 and are looking for accommodation, please get in touch. We provide accommodation with a support package to develop life skills and prepare young people for independent living as well as providing some more independent accommodation within the Midlands. We are currently developing the scope of this provision over 2011.
We find that homelessness affects many young people at some stage of their lives. We are able to talk to young people about their options once they are facing homelessness and talk through the implications of their choices in terms of short term and long term housing and the relationships that may have been affected by this issue. You can contact us in core hours for advice and support with homelessness and emergency accommodation. Outside [...]
Once we have engaged with a young person, through street-based youth work, group attendance, or a referral from schools or social care and health, we will offer support to the young person and their family to address any identified problems and assess what services are available for them to access. We may provide support ourselves through advocacy, advice or mediation. In some cases, where more specialised support is appropriate, we can make the necessary referrals [...]
