Note that the service is provided jointly by the original key worker and the resettlement worker. Close liaison is required at all times.

1.    During the Transition Phase the resettlement worker will focus on resettlement and aftercare support needs both practical and emotional and the focus of key workers will be on the 12 Step programme, emotional issues and support issues as a resident.  There will be a support plan agreed between the 2 key workers and the resident. Very close liaison between staff will be essential.   Residents will be encouraged to explore and take up outside activities such as voluntary work, learning, hobbies so that there is some productive use of their time already in place when they leave.  To facilitate this they can be allowed to be away from Bosence for up to 1 day a week in total (not including weekends). This time away should avoid Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning groups.

2.    During the Transition Phase the resident and joint key workers will agree an appropriate time to start looking for accommodation.  A few residents may be offered referral to move on schemes (see the information on Housing), but the vast majority will need to find private rented accommodation themselves.  Emotional support will be available during this time and wherever practicable lifts will be given to view properties.

3.    During the Transition Phase residents may be encouraged to be away from Bosence more often during the day provided this does not clash with the main groups on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

4.    On Resettlement we will provide transport to the new accommodation wherever practicable. 

5.    Aftercare is based on a support plan agreed at the start of the aftercare service period.  Then service is provided by weekly one to one session in the resident’s home, by weekly aftercare group at Bosence and if the resident did not complete the series of Life Skills Workshops before leaving they may continue with them until completed.  Contact can be made with the Resettlement staff or with staff at Bosence at any reasonable time during working hours and appropriate support will be available.  Resettlement staff can provide emotional support and practical help, advice and advocacy on a range of issues, or will signpost as appropriate.

6.    One to One Visits will be available for up to 6 months following resettlement and occasionally for longer in exceptional circumstances.  The sessions will be based on the support plan.

7.    Aftercare Group is available for as long as the individual wishes, subject to agreement with the relevant staff member.  Each member of the group is required to commit to attendance for 6 weeks without interruption.  They can then either leave the group or commit for a further 6 weeks and so on.  If anyone misses 2 groups in one 6 week spell they will have to discuss the matter with the relevant staff member before returning to the group.

8.    Criteria for Support is straightforward. Aftercare clients must remain abstinent and must continue to work the 12 Steps.  If relapse occurs the question of continued support will depend on the individual circumstances and will be the subject of a staff team decision.  Those attending Aftercare Group following a relapse must be abstinent for at least 1 month but will need to talk to staff anyway. That group may not meet their needs.  One to ones, aftercare group and completion of the life skills workshops all stand alone.  There is no requirement to take the whole package.

9.    Volunteering by aftercare clients is encouraged.  However the individual needs to spend a minimum of 1 month following resettlement before volunteering can begin.  This is to help the process of separation from Bosence.