A new service that supports young carers not in education, work or training to achieve employment skills, education and personal wellbeing has been launched by Manchester YMCA.
In partnership with Salford Young Carers Service, the Inspiring Futures project offers free study and development programmes for Salford residents aged 16 to 24 who care for someone with an illness, physical or mental disability, mental ill health or substance misuse.
Up to 75 young carers will be able to take advantage of free study and development programmes, covering topics such as personal development, health and wellbeing, employability, education and training, as well as access a host of accredited qualifications. Aiming to increase the confidence, social skills and employment potential of the young carers, the project is flexible, designed to fit around their availability. They will also be offered one to one sessions with a project mentor who will support them to discover what is important to them and help set a series of goals to keep them motivated.
Sharlene Wharton, Project Manager at Manchester YMCA, said: “Young people will be encouraged to be self-efficient and better equipped to achieve positive outcomes in their education, physical and mental wellbeing, socialisation, future careers and eventual independence.”
For more information on the project, please email Sharlene or call 0161 832 7073.