National House Project
Jessica Whitehead
Facilitator
houseproject@manchester.gov.uk
Facilitators work directly with young people, run regular group sessions and help young people develop positive relationship that enables them to live successfully in their homes
Jessica is a recent graduate of BA(Hons) Integrated Health and Social Care who is extremely keen to become actively involved in working with our young people to provide the opportunity for them to develop positively, build independence and reach their potential with The House Project.Having worked within Business Support at Manchester Leaving Care Service, Jessica has been able to begin the process of developing a positive rapport with Manchester Care Leavers.
This will support the dedicated work Jessica will undertake as part of supporting our young people by working well together.
Latest News
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House Project Programme Expands to Support More Young People
House Project Programme Expands to Support More Young People in Manchester and Fife. A new initiative to support young people transitioning out of care is gaining momentum in Manchester and Fife, as the House Project Programme expands to reach a wider group. The programme, which focuses on supporting care leavers develop the skills, networks, and confidence needed has seen recent developments in both regions.
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Kiltwalk 2024
Held on Sunday 15th September, the Kiltwalk saw 36 enthusiastic walkers don their kilts and hit the streets, all in the name of raising funds for the provision of white goods for our young people moving into their first home. The event raised over £3500 which will go directly towards purchasing white goods and we would like to thank everyone who contributed to this great achievement.
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EXploring Innovations in Transition to Adulthood’ (EXIT) Study
The evaluation report focused on identifying the key ingredients to develop and sustain innovation at a practice and policy level for care leavers. It highlighted six fidelity elements (co-production, base, relationship practice, learning programme, house and LHP professional team), three outcome domains (young people, organisation and innovation journey) and the five ingredients for establishing and sustaining innovation (co-production, adaption and learning, shared leadership, receptivity of contexts and outcome measures).
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