Location – South London (Brixton)
Are you a care-experienced young person aged 18-25 looking to build confidence, develop new skills and explore new opportunities?
Who Cares Consultancy exists to ensure the voices and experiences of care-experienced young people are heard, valued and used to shape positive change.
Real Lives, Real Tools builds on that commitment. This youth-led programme supports care-experienced and marginalised young adults to develop practical life skills, build confidence and take their next steps towards employment, education or training.
As you progress, you’ll have opportunities to develop your leadership and facilitation skills, with the potential to become a paid facilitator delivering workshops and training alongside Who Cares Consultancy.
About Real Lives, Real Tools
We believe lived experience brings valuable insight.
Real Lives, Real Tools is built on the belief that care-experienced young people have unique perspectives that can help shape better services, stronger communities and positive change.
The programme provides a supportive and inclusive environment where participants are encouraged to recognise their strengths, build meaningful connections and explore new possibilities for their future.
What You’ll Gain
Throughout the programme, you’ll have opportunities to:
- Build confidence communication skills
- Learn how to lead and facilitate sessions
- Work alongside experienced professionals
- Develop your employability and professional skills
- Access mentoring, networking and career development opportunities
- Receive optional wellbeing support
- IML Recognised Facilitator/Trainer certification upon completion
Every participant’s journey will be different because everyone’s goals and aspirations are different. We’ll work with you to help you make the most of the opportunities available.
How We’ll Support You
We understand that everyone’s journey is different and that taking the next step can sometimes feel challenging.
That’s why Real Lives, Real Tools has been built around encouragement, trust and personalised support.
Throughout the programme you can expect:
- A welcoming and inclusive environment where you’ll be encouraged to learn and grow
- Support from experienced facilitators and practitioners
- Opportunities to learn alongside other young people with shared experiences
- Guidance to help you develop your confidence and achieve your personal goals
- Optional therapeutic and wellbeing support throughout the programme
- Ongoing encouragement as you progress towards further opportunities
We want every participant to leave feeling more confident, more connected and better equipped for whatever comes next.
Opportunities Beyond the Programme
We’re working with employers, charities and community organisations to create even more opportunities for participants.
Depending on your interests, you may also be able to access:
- mentoring
- career development support
- networking opportunities
- volunteering
- workplace visits
- social activities
- new experiences designed to broaden horizons and build confidence.
Most organisations offer opportunities to care-experienced young people. At Who Cares Consultancy, we want to create opportunities with care-experienced young people, recognising the skills, insight and potential they already bring.
Next Steps
Who can access this offer:
Real Lives, Real Tools is open to care-experienced and marginalised young adults aged 18-25.
You don’t need previous qualifications or professional experience.
We’re looking for people who are willing to learn, open to new experiences and ready to develop their confidence, skills and aspirations in a supportive environment.
How to get involved:
The programme is launching in October 2026, we will run weekly evening sessions in Brixton (South London)
If you’d like to find out more or register your interest, we’d love to hear from you.
Email:
info@whocaresconsultancy.co.uk
Website:
www.whocaresconsultancy.co.uk
