Third Sector Programmes

General

Interventions suitable for

Living Wild – Chance for Change is a national programme for men and women aged 16-30 subject to Community Payback and other community justice orders.

Programme title and provider

Venture Trust

Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available

As per offer countrywide. Living Wild provides 12-15 months of intensive personal development support, including a 10 day wilderness journey providing experiential learning opportunities through a range of challenges and activities.

Possible outcomes

Each activity is designed to help participants work toward key outcomes relating to reducing offending behaviour; increasing their confidence, stability and employability; improving their bonds with their community and making increased use of local services, and working towards positive destinations.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Referral from Criminal Justice Social Work Reports.
 

Employability

Interventions suitable for

Individuals aged 16 and over who are resident in Aberdeen and who are currently receiving a service from Criminal Justice Social Work.

Programme title and provider

Aberdeen Foyer Employability Service
[This service commenced its three year contract on 01/10/19]

Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available

The service will be on the basis of a skills-based approach. This will be primarily, but not exclusively those who are subject to Community Payback Orders (CPOs) with Unpaid Work and Other Activity Requirements. Much of the service provided will relate to the delivery of the ‘Other Activity’ element of such orders. A wider employability component will be available to wider Criminal Justice Social Work service. Individuals may have complex needs and vulnerabilities and priority will be given to women and young people.

Possible outcomes

The aims of the service are to contribute to the reduction of the risk of re-offending by offering opportunities to: enhance employability skills, develop practical skills, improve community engagement, and improve physical and emotional wellbeing.
The objectives of the service are: to provide an opportunity for people in the criminal justice system to learn new skills, increase employability and find routes out of offending, to deliver qualification-based training, to provide opportunities for people in the criminal justice system to improve their ability to engage with their own communities, to provide an opportunity for people in the criminal justice system to improve their health and emotional wellbeing.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

The service will be considered for all people subject to a Community Payback Order with a condition of Unpaid Work and all others who are currently receiving an Aberdeen Health and Social Care Partnership, Criminal Justice Social Work service. The Order Supervisor or other criminal justice workers, as appropriate, will make a referral to the Service Provider in respect of possible service provision. These referrals will be informed by the needs of the individuals. ACHSCP Criminal Justice Social Work will ensure that appropriate information in respect of the referred individual is shared with the Service Provider. Once the Service Provider has met with the referred individuals and undertaken their own initial assessment, contact is to be made with the Order Supervisor(s) and other criminal justice workers as appropriate to agree the planned programme of activity and expected attendance.
 

Re-settling into the community

Interventions suitable for

Individuals who need assistance with re-settling into the community

Programme title and provider

Aberdeen Cyrenians Criminal Justice Outreach Support Service

Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available

The service shall provide Criminal Justice Outreach Support for individuals who need assistance with re-settling into the community. Levels of support will vary depending on individual needs and risk levels but will initially be a minimum of one weekly session once in the community. Support is designed to enable supported persons to develop skills for independent living.
The service is aimed at those aged 16 or older who have a live connection with Aberdeen city. Priority will be given to supported persons who have served a custodial sentence and are subject to Release license or court mandated supervision or eligible for voluntary aftercare following release from prison within the last 12 months. Those subject to Community Payback Orders and who are assessed as having higher risks/needs may also be referred.

Possible outcomes

The service has the following aims: to contribute to community safety by providing a Community Justice outreach service that will reduce reoffending, to assist supported persons towards positive and ‘offence-free’ independent living in the community. The service will contribute to the management of offenders and the promotion of community safety and public protection through: delivering services to supported persons as identified through risk/needs assessment and management process, supporting individuals to prepare for, access and maintain mainstream accommodation, supporting individuals with resettlement and promoting community integration as appropriate, supporting individuals to comply with statutory orders.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Referrals to the service will come from the Senior Social Worker (Throughcare) or other CJSW manager. Once the referral to the service has been accepted by the Service Provider the Senior Social Worker (Throughcare) will assess the Supported Person’s priority. Individuals will be referred to the service who are: subject to supervision from, and approved for referral by, the Criminal Justice Social Work Service; subject to statutory supervision from the court e.g. Community Payback Order, Supervised Release Order; released from prison on statutory license, e.g. Parole/Non-parole license, Life License, Supervised Release Order, Extended Sentence, Short Sex Offender License; released from prison without statutory supervision but have a statutory entitlement to Voluntary Aftercare for 12 months post release.
 

Support for drug and alcohol issues

Interventions suitable for

Individuals with drug and alcohol issues

Programme and title provider

• Integrated Alcohol Service (IAS)
• Integrated Drug Service (IDS)
• Alcohol and Drugs Action

Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available

The Integrated Alcohol Service (IAS) is a specialist alcohol service, staffed by doctors, nurses, social and support workers.
The Integrated Drug Service (IDS) provides ongoing treatment, care-planning and support for drug-dependent individuals. Patients who engage with Fulton are either seen at their GP practice or Fulton Clinic.
Alcohol and Drugs Action provides advice to prevent harmful use of alcohol and drugs as well as person-centred support to help those with problems recover and live happy lives.

Possible outcomes

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

IAS: Referrals to this service can be made through GPs, and via Alcohol and Drugs Action.
IDS: referral via GP, community substance misuse services, Social Work, Criminal Justice Social Work, Scottish Prison Service, Sexual Health Service.
 

Accommodation/Homelessness support

Interventions suitable for

All ages (over 16) – experiencing homelessness

Programme title and provider

Housing Access and Support

Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available

The Housing Access and Support service within Aberdeen City Council takes presentations from people experiencing homelessness. This includes referral from Justice Social Work and other partners.
The service sits on the Civil Monitoring Board of HMP Grampian to help plan for the release of anyone in custody and information is shared from Scottish Prison Service to help plan for and evaluate the outcomes of releases.
When an approach is made, or a referral from Prison a Case Officer is appointed who refers for temporary accommodation and support as necessary, and will work with the customers until a suitable housing outcome is achieved.
The majority of temporary accommodation is self-contained fully furnished accommodation from the local authority stock (409 units). There is one 20 space Accommodation Unit which provides en-suite bedsit accommodation if a staffed building.
Support is provided both by the Council and contracted services, all of whom work with the customer and other services with the aim of making homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring.
The following services provide housing/homeless support:

• Aberdeen City Council Housing Support (short-term support to anyone who is homeless/threatened with homelessness or who needs housing support, to enable a person to manage their accommodation)
• Aberdeen Foyer Housing Support (for individuals aged 16-25 in a Supported Accommodation Setting. The service is provided for around six months, with a focus on learning tenancy sustainment skills to progress towards a mainstream tenancy)
• Assertive Housing Support Service (AHSS) (a partnership of Aberdeen Cyrenians, Penumbra and Aberdeen CAB) (provides Housing Support for individuals in a Supported Accommodation Setting. The service is provided for between six and twenty-four months, with a focus on learning tenancy sustainment skills to progress towards a mainstream tenancy
• Turning Point Scotland – Aberdeen Outreach Housing Support Service (Medium / High need housing support, which is tenure neutral and delivered in localities, linking in with other agencies to ensure a joined up approach is taken to avoid repeat homelessness, ensure tenancy sustainment and reduce associated harms. Assertive outreach utilised to engage rough sleepers into services, and in addition provided when individuals fall out of contact with services. Peer Workers will be employed to establish Assertive outreach approaches, mentoring and run small group work sessions.)
• Housing First Aberdeen is one of the pathfinder areas for Housing First, this service is due to end during 2021/22 with a new service commissioned by Aberdeen City Council. Housing First ensures that those suffering from cyclical homelessness and multiple complex needs receive the housing and support required to live and integrate successfully within our and their local communities. Referrals to Housing First can be made through triage panel.

Possible outcomes

Tenancy sustainment and reduction in repeat homelessness.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Presentation to Housing Access and accepted as homeless.
 

Career Information Skills and Guidance

Interventions suitable for

Skills Development Scotland offer an all age careers information, advice and guidance service.

Programme title and provider

Careers Guidance and Employability Support 
Public centre open to the public 9am to 5pm Monday – Friday. Contact Skills Development Scotland 01224 285200

Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available

Skills Development Scotland can help with lifelong career planning. Developing career management skills to help you take control of your career. And, whatever stage of the journey you’re on, we can support you to make decisions that are right for you. The world of work is changing quickly. How do you keep up-to-date? We understand the labour market and the skills employers are looking for. So, we can show you where the opportunities are, and how to get there. Whether you’re in school or other learning, looking for work, returning to work, or thinking of changing career, we can support you.

Possible outcomes

The aim of our service is to provide information and advice to people who are at various stages of their career journey. We work with you to help develop your career management skills and explore options including learning at college or university, volunteering or apprenticeships. We can offer support with identifying your skills & strengths, look at routes into jobs, careers that suit you, developing a CV and preparing for interview.