Day Opportunities for young adults with additional needs
Our Bolster Buddy service is aimed at helping people with learning disabilities or support needs to reconnect with their local communities. The service is aimed at promoting independence, building community connections and improving life skills.
Service users will be paired with an experienced Support Worker, who will assist with planning activities and goal setting. The service user & parent/ carer will agree a plan of what support is needed. Bolster Buddies is a purchased service, which may be eligible for Self-Directed Support from the SHSCT. If you have a social worker, you can check if you meet the criteria for SDS. Bolster Buddies will have the freedom to choose how their support will be provided, however provision of support will be subject to the availability of an appropriately skilled Support Worker.
Costs
- The service’s hourly rate is based on a requirement for a single support person as follows:
- £15.88 per person
- Any other costs during the service that may be incurred e.g. entrance fees, activity costs etc. are paid by the individual for both themselves and a portion for the support worker according to the size of the group in a group setting.
For more information contact jena@bolstercommunity.org to discuss.