Aims:

• Equip professionals with the knowledge and skills to support young people transitioning from local authority care to independent, sustainable tenancy
• Promote a safeguarding approach that ensures continuity of care and support
• Develop an understanding of the risks, challenges and protective factors for young people managing their own tenancy
• Enhance multi-agency collaboration in safeguarding young people during this critical transition.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Define transitional safeguarding and explain its importance in supporting young people
• Identify key risks and challenges that young people face when moving into independent living
• Understand the legal and policy frameworks that underpin safeguarding responsibilities for young adults
• Recognise signs of exploitation, vulnerability, and safeguarding concerns specific to this age group
• Apply practical strategies to support young people in maintaining a safe and sustainable tenancy
• Explore multi-agency working and referral pathways to ensure young people receive appropriate support.

Session Content and Discussions

Introduction to Transitional Safeguarding:

• What is transitional safeguarding and why it matters
• The shift from child-centred to adult-focused services
• Ensuring continuity of care after age 18.

Understanding the Risks and Challenges:

• Common vulnerabilities in early independent living
• Emotional, financial and social challenges young people face.

Legal and Policy Frameworks:

• Key legislation and guidance relevant to safeguarding young adults.

Multi-Agency Collaboration and Referral Pathways:

• Effective partnership working
• How and when to refer for support.

Tahira (Tara) Hussain Tedx Speaker

MA MSc CBP PG Dip CBT PG Cert APIMH BA (Hons) MBPsS

Tara has extensive experience working in the statutory and voluntary sector. She has a 29-year career in mental health, community development, charity and the housing sector. She has a successful track record in consultancy, training and project management. Tara is qualified as a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist and she is a member of the BABCP and BPS.

Working as a training associate for national agencies she has utilised her experience in the housing, health and care sector and delivered a menu of training packages aimed to support staff, stakeholders and residents on a range of topics including mental health and wellbeing, safeguarding children & adults, equality, diversity, inclusion, professional boundaries & effective psychological intervention.