Q-Connects earns high praise for its youth support services in South and East Ayrshire, excelling in staff support and wellbeing.
The service helps homeless youth and those at risk of losing housing. They help diverse young people with many needs. The service is an outreach program in the local area.
The Care Inspectorate visited recently. Q-Connects had teams in two areas then; South and East Ayrshire. The service has grown a lot over time.
Quarriers runs another service called Q-SAYS at the same place. This service provides housing help. Q-SAYS helps young people aged 16 to 26 keep their own self-contained flats.
Care Inspectorate people visited without notice on January 6-7.
Inspectors rated the service “very good” in two areas: staff and wellbeing support. The report says young people get great support from skillful, caring workers. Young people feel heard, and workers treat them with respect and care.
Staff know risks well and work with other professionals as needed. This collaboration ensures youth safety and wellbeing. Staffing is flexible, which helps young people do well.
The team works together, sharing knowledge to meet youth needs effectively. Quarriers representatives say they are proud and value the Care Inspectorate report.
The inspection shows their hard work, commitment, and the high-quality support they give. This support aids young people in South Ayrshire. They keep aiming for excellence, ensuring youth are central to their work.