Assessment and Orientation Support in Accommodation for Young Unaccompanied Asylum Seekers Aged 16 and Over

Description

Glasgow City Council invites bids for the Assessment and Orientation Support in Accommodation for Young Unaccompanied Asylum Seekers aged 16 and over service. This Service will provide 24 hour accommodation and support to 34 young unaccompanied asylum seekers who are new arrivals that have self-presented in Glasgow or come via a Home Office Resettlement Programme. Young unaccompanied asylum seekers will come from diverse backgrounds and have diverse needs. A key aim of the service will be to assist young people to move on to longer term accommodation of their own, as quickly as possible. This is a 24 Hour accommodation based service which plays a key role in supporting the Council to meet its statutory duties in providing care and support to young unaccompanied asylum seekers. The service will be provided from a building that will be leased by the Council. The initial period will be for 17 months with an option for the Council to take a further 2 years extension, subject to satisfactory review and continued funding. The length of stay will vary according to the needs of each young person and availability of “move-on” accommodation. A further aim of the service will be to assist young people to move on to longer term accommodation of their own, as quickly as possible. Staff will also provide Light Touch transitional support in person or by phone/messages for up to 6 weeks after moving out of the service. The service will play a key role in Glasgow's response to delivering an environment where every child will be supported to achieve their full potential, and to contribute positively to their communities throughout their lives. An EQIA has been completed and can be viewed using the following link: https://glasgowcity.hscp.scot/publication/eqia-support-service-recently-arrived-young-unaccompanied-asylum-seekers