ASYE for newly qualified social workers We offer Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme. The ASYE is a twelve month, employer-led programme. It offers support and assessment set against the Knowledge and...
“Without this opportunity, professionals may not realise a parent’s potential and families may be separated when they don’t need to be.” Ellie, one of our Family Assessment Practitioners, talks about her work and the importance of St Michael’s Residential Assessments...
Young mums, who come to our young parents groups, told us they wished they had known about St Michael’s sooner. The mums also talked about how they felt isolated and judged at play groups with older mothers. “I used to go to a lot of baby groups but they...
The young mums, all sat trying to keep small children in their seats on the coach, all have aspirations and dreams as fidgety as their children. They know that they want to give their kids the best start but there’s also a sense that they are held back, by their life,...
Jigsaw Contact Centre got a glowing report from one of our dads last week. We think our Jigsaw Contact Centre is pretty special, it’s good to hear this kind of feedback from one of the dads that uses it to see his children. “My feedback is 100% positive....
A great start to the residential process We aim to welcome families to our houses with a warm and thoughtful gesture. The vast majority are either on benefits or on very low incomes. Arriving at our houses can be a very daunting experience for families. Sometimes they...
