Warwickshire Young Carers offers a dedicated Transitions service to support Young Carers and Young Adult Carers aged 14 to 25 to achieve positive outcomes for their futures. We also provide social activities for Young Adult Carers aged 18 to 25, creating opportunities to connect with others, build confidence and access support during an important stage of life.
Our Transitions Coordinator works across Warwickshire to deliver a range of support and initiatives designed to help young carers think about their future aspirations and next steps. This may include support around education, employment, independent living, emotional wellbeing and managing the pressures of caring alongside growing independence.
We provide information, advice and guidance on a wide range of issues that can affect young carers during times of transition. This may include exploring post-16 options, applying to college or university, understanding student finance, grants, scholarships and bursaries, accessing housing support, and receiving advocacy in situations that may feel difficult to navigate alone.
We believe every young carer should have access to the support and information they need to lead happy, healthy and successful lives. We also want young carers to recognise the many valuable transferable skills they have developed through their caring role, and to feel confident about what they can achieve in the future.
Our Transitions Coordinator works flexibly to meet individual needs, using a range of tools and approaches to ensure each young person feels informed and supported in making decisions about their future. This includes workshops on money management, higher education and post-16 choices, information sessions for parents, online and in-person sessions, aspirational trips and visits, and information shared through social media and dedicated resources such as our post-16 e-book.
We also work closely with local colleges and universities to raise awareness of young carers and improve the support available to them.
At Warwickshire Young Carers, we understand that the journey into adulthood can bring additional challenges for young carers. Our aim is to make sure they feel supported, informed and empowered to make positive choices about their lives and futures.
