WELCOME TO BRIGHTER FUTURES
ABOUT BRIGHTER FUTURES
WHO AM I?
A specialist housing support service that promotes vulnerable people to plan positive futures that are manageable and maintainable. A service for vulnerable people, inclusive of any age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or ability.
Understanding individual wishes to create a personalised journey that includes personal values, family and friends’ networks and own interests.
Acknowledging that some people will need lifelong support and managing this by ensuring they feel valued in society regardless of their circumstances.
I am a Mum, Step-Mum, Granny, Daughter, Long-Term Partner, Sister, Aunty, Niece, and friend. My name is Jan, I have worked in the care sector for nearly 30 years. I have worked with all age groups, people with mental health difficulties, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, drug, and alcohol difficulties, those in residential care and those who are homeless. For the past 11 years I have worked in both Secure and Residential centres for young people specialising in Throughcare and Aftercare, helping young people to achieve better futures and advocating for better standards of care. I am passionate about what I do, and I am always striving to do more for those who need it.
SUPPORT SERVICES
Learning life skills
Menu planning, shopping, cooking, cleaning, laundry, ironing, dishes, managing household waste, gardening, health care, booking appointments, meeting professionals, safe travel.
Health Support
Support to attend relevant health appointments, support to understand conditions and treatments. Facilitating and building relationships with relevant services and health professionals.
Budgeting
Opening a bank account, how and where to pay bills, budgeting apps, accessing relevant welfare supports and benefits.
Holistic sessions
​Country walks, gardening, mindfulness, learning to grow your own veg, upcycling, relaxing with therapeutic pets, volunteering.
Further Education & Careers
​Support to look at College options, prepare personal statements, meet with guidance advisors, apply for courses, apply for bursaries or grants.
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Professional CV’s, support to look for work, apply for jobs, interview preparation, apply for funding for interview clothes and travel.
SUPPORT RESOURCES
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Personalised packages.
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Collaborative care that is holistic and inclusive.
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Valuing family and friends.
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Personal growth that enriches lives in the long term.
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Thinking outside the box to understand individual wishes.
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An individually tailored journey for everyone.
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Training with young people that have lived care experience.
How this will be achieved
Brighter Futures’ Goals
