About Project Hope
In January 2023, the West Yorkshire ICB were successful in securing a NHSE bid to become one of just ten ICB pathfinders across the UK. By becoming a pathfinder, we aim to build on existing practice to enable care leavers between the ages of 16 and 25 within West Yorkshire to access career opportunities across the Health and Care Sector and harness the young talent and potential that lies within the care experienced community.
We will be working in collaboration with a range of local and national partners to develop and shape the approach needed, that will see 250 care leavers across the country access employment, education and training opportunities in service by 2024. This is in line with the commitment of the Care Leaver Covenant.
Across the West Yorkshire ICB, we have an ambition to close the gaps in health and wellbeing outcomes for all children and young people across West Yorkshire, no matter where they were born, where they live, their life experiences or where they go to school.
Expectations of placement providers
Expectations and commitment requirements have been outlined in the document below to ensure that the placement is a suitable environment for a care experienced young person to be introduced to and work within on a 6-month paid placement. These expectations aim to support the manager, who will be the individuals main contact during the placement, as well as supporting the individual to gain on-the-job skills and knowledge.
Please submit expression of interest forms to wyicb-wak.
Project Hope Application Form for Young People
We are pleased to launch the Project Hope application form for young people.
The Project Hope scheme will provide support for young people leaving care to find employment, and help them develop the skills and experience they need for careers in the health and care sector.
It will be jointly developed with partner organisations across West Yorkshire, and young people themselves to make sure it meets their needs.
The project is one of only 10 integrated care board pathfinder schemes announced by NHS England, as part of its commitment to the Care Leaver Covenant. This is a national scheme to help care leavers age 16 to 25 to live independently by supporting them with independent living; education, employment and training; safety and security; mental and physical health; and finance.
Completed application forms to be submitted to wyicb-wak.
If you have any further questions or would like an accessible version of this application form, please contact the Children, Young People and Families team via email wyicb-wak.