Floating Support and Supported Lodgings

Floating Support Service Floating support offers one to one support to help a young person identify and reach their goals. The support should be an approach tailored to the needs of the young person and flexible in terms of tapering up and down the number of hours a week a care leaver may need. A floating support worker should work closely with the young person’s personal adviser. Floating support can include help with. Live • Be able to manage a tenancy • Support the development of household skills, i.e., shopping on a budget, meal planning and preparation • Maintain their health and hygiene, i.e., registering with a GP • Reduce risk taking behaviour • Develop social skills, i.e., access a…