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Targeted Youth Support 16-25

Responsible for the delivery of a range support for children, young people and young adults aged 16-25 years and their families. The team works with individuals, families and groups who are be affected by a broad range of issues associated with:

  • Family relationships
  • Emotional and mental health issues
  • Homelessness
  • Not being engaged in in education, employment or training

 

Community outreach and post-16 youth work 

We identify and support vulnerable young people (16-25), including those who are NEET, young people leaving care, young people known to the Youth Justice, accommodation issues and those who require other forms of support.

We work with vulnerable young people on an individual and group basis.

Our team delivers a range of personal support for families and young people to tackle multiple barriers to entry into education, employment and training.

We are available to enable and support progression to education, employment and training.

Community Drop-Ins

We operate community drop-ins that are open to young people across the County.

  • Carmarthen: Tuesday @ Dr Mz: 12-4pm
  • Llanelli @ Bwlch Youth Centre: Wednesday: 2-4pm
  • Ammanford @ Streets Youth Project: Wednesday: 1-4pm

 

Vulnerable young people aged 16-25 and their families who may require other forms of support.

Throughout Carmarthenshire in range of venues where there is access to young people families, e.g. Colleges, Youth Centres, Job Centres and voluntary sector venues.

Referrals to: NEETKIT@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
01554 744 322

Youth Engagement and Progression Framework

The Youth Engagement and Progression Framework (YEPF) is a strategic initiative by the Welsh Government aimed at helping young people engage in education, employment, or training (EET) and preventing them from becoming homeless.

The YEPF was first introduced in 2013. Its primary purpose is to provide early intervention and support to young people aged 10 to 18 who are at risk of becoming not in education, employment, or training (NEET) or are homeless.


Outcomes:

  • The YEPF aims to reduce the number of young people who are NEET by providing tailored support and opportunities to re-engage them in EET.
  • It also aims to prevent youth homelessness by identifying and supporting young people before they reach a crisis point.


The Framework’s 6 Components:

  • Early Identification: Identifying young people at risk of becoming NEET.
  • Brokerage: Providing tailored support to meet the needs of young people.
  • Tracking: Monitoring the progress of young people to ensure they remain engaged.
  • Provision: Offering a range of services and opportunities to support young people.
  • Employability and Employment Opportunities: Helping young people develop skills and find employment.
  • Accountability: Ensuring all stakeholders are responsible for delivering the framework effectively.


What the Framework Offers:

  • Key Worker Support: Each young person is assigned a Key Worker who provides tailored support, guidance, and advice to meet their specific needs.
  • Youth Guarantee: The framework operates alongside the Young Person’s Guarantee (YPG), which aims to provide every young person aged 16 to 24 with the opportunity to move into EET.


We lead on local arrangements under the YEPF involve collaboration between various stakeholders, including local authorities, schools, further education colleges, work-based learning providers, and Careers Wales. 

Our arrangements are focussed on early identification and tracking systems, brokerage services to connect young people with appropriate support, and provision of employability and employment opportunities, this is managed by a monthly case loading meeting that we manage called - Supporting Into Education, Employment and Training (SEET). 

 

Lead Worker Role:

  • Early identification of young people at risk.
  • Providing tailored support to meet individual needs.
  • Monitoring progress and ensuring continued engagement.
  • Coordinating with other stakeholders to provide comprehensive support.
  • Offering guidance and advice to young people and their families.

 


For more information contact the Youth Support Service on:

Homelessness support

If you are aged between 16-25 and find yourself in a position where you do not have safe and secure accommodation, then we at the Youth Accommodation Support team are here to help.

Whether you find yourself at risk of homelessness, in a crisis after a family breakdown, sofa-surfing or have any queries on the housing process we can guide you through the appropriate steps to give you the best chance of securing a safe base.

We can help you develop skills such as budgeting, household management, and personal care to enable you to maintain your current or future accommodation.

We can also help you with benefits, education, training, employment as well as any other support you would like.

 

Helfpul Links:

Homelessness - Carmarthenshire County Council

Shelter Cymru

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