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asphaleia are recruiting: job vacancies for tutors and supported accommodation roles

Are you passionate about supporting young people to gain skills and achieve their potential? Are you looking for a new challenge, working...

Jan 16

how to prepare a bedroom for a foster child

Arriving at a new foster home is a daunting experience for any child. Not only do they have to familiarise themselves with new people,...

Jan 15

recent activities in our supported accommodation services

In asphaleia care, we have several services that support looked after young people. This blog post shares recent events from our...

Jan 8

have you considered fostering in 2025?

The need for foster carers is still significant with many children going into care each month. Perhaps you've considered fostering but...

Jan 6

happy christmas from all at asphaleia

All at asphaleia would like to wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you for being a part of our...

Dec 20, 2024

asphaleia deliver first HR & safeguarding conference week for staff

In the second week of November, asphaleia's HR & Safeguarding departments joined together to deliver our first HR & Safeguarding...

Dec 20, 2024

asphaleia service managers attend NASAP conference

On the 8th of November, the National Association of Supported Accommodation Partners (NASAP), held their annual conference for provider...

Dec 18, 2024

digital skills & safety workshop with WSCC

Recently, our On Track to Work and ESOL students participated in a valuable workshop led by Hannah, Digital Safety Delivery Officer with...

Dec 9, 2024

on track students begin natwest thrive course

Our On Track to Work students have recently started the NatWest Thrive online course, an inspiring program created by the National Youth...

Dec 4, 2024

wellbeing with sally; 5 ways to boost your wellbeing

Hope you are all well now that the nights are drawing in, it’s getting colder and we’re heading towards Christmas. It’s that time of year...

Nov 28, 2024

anti-bullying week 2024 in asphaleia training

This year, we marked Anti-Bullying Week (November 11–15) with a series of engaging sessions for our ESOL and On Track to Work (OTW)...

Nov 27, 2024

hate crime awareness with Sergeant Burgess

At the asphaleia training centre, we recently had the pleasure of welcoming Sergeant Burgess from Sussex Police, who joined our ESOL...

Nov 25, 2024

advocacy; what is it and why is it important?

what is advocacy? Advocacy is about sharing the views wishes and feelings of a young person and supporting them to communicate with...

Nov 20, 2024

asphaleia fostering will be at rooms craft fair this saturday

Rooms Worthing, the venue hire business located on the top floor of the Guildbourne Centre in Worthing town centre, are hosting a Craft...

Nov 19, 2024

small start, big impact; asphaleia fostering campaign

asphaleia fostering are recruiting more foster carers who live in Sussex in order to expand their number of approved placements they can...

Nov 18, 2024

safeguarding; vaping amongst young people

In England, it is illegal to sell e-cigarettes that contain nicotine to under 18’s. Yet it is a ‘trend’ that is increasing. Some...

Nov 15, 2024

celebrating care leavers week 2024

National Care Leavers Week is a campaign founded by the Become charity, an organisation dedicated to championing the rights and needs of...

Nov 13, 2024

it's anti-bullying week 2024

Anti-Bullying Week 2024 kicks off today! Anti-Bullying Week is an annual UK event co-ordinated by the Anti-Bullying Alliance , held in...

Nov 11, 2024

learning and development week 2024 round-up

An investment in knowledge pays the best interest -Benjamin Franklin During the first week of October, asphaleia staff took part in our...

Nov 4, 2024

foster child celebrates epic award nomination

The Exceptional People in Care Awards are a chance to recognise the talents, achievements and skills of the young people in care,...