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Detached Work Programme

What is the Detached Work Programme?

Detached youth work provides opportunities for young people aged 11-25 year olds in Bridgend and the surrounding area, who currently do not access any form of youth provision.

What does the project aim to achieve?

The main aims of the detached project are to:-

	Lead young people in the development of their intellectual, social and physical well-being
	Work with young people who may/may not be using existing youth services/ facilities for whatever reason
	Work with young people on their home ground - street corners, parks, cafes, pubs, shopping centre etc.
	Work with young people as part of the whole community
	To give young people control of their own lives and be able to participate fully in life
	To develop activities that are linked to issues related to young people through the Borough.

Where can I access the detached project?

Extensive community profiles have been researched and pinpointed the areas in most need of additional support, specifically in drop-in centres and in the following areas:-

Detached Projects:

	Aberkenfig drop-in - Monday 7pm-9pm - Tue-7pm-9pm Detached
	Brackla - Wednesday, Thursday & Friday – 5pm-7pm
	Bridgend bus station - Tuesday 4pm-6pm Thursday 7pm-9pm and Friday 7pm-9pm
	Caerau Detached - Tuesday 5pm-7pm, Friday 5pm-7pm, Saturday/Sunday 5pm-7pm
	Cefn Glas drop in - Wednesday & Thursday - 6pm-8pm
	Cornelly - Community Centre drop-in - Tuesday 7pm - 9pm, Thursday 6pm - 8pm
	Griffin Park drop-in Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 6pm-8pm and Saturday 11am-1pm.
	Maesteg - Detached -Wednesday - 6pm-8pm
	Pencoed Detached Thursday - 6pm-8pm
	Sarn Detached - Wednesday 6pm-8pm
	Wildmill table tennis club 5.30pm-6.30pm Thursday

What does the detached project entail:-

The project uses a person-centred approach where detached workers complete reports on a nightly basis which highlight any issues that may arise such as:-

	counselling
	activities and workshops such as sporting events
	music workshops
	trips
	environmental projects
	volunteering Opportunities
	IT classes
	drug and alcohol awareness
	advice on careers
	job prospects
	and much more are arranged as a result of consultations