Cosmic Futures
is our career planning and transition support service
We aim to
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improve planning and decision-making skills
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remove barriers to participation
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challenge stereotypes
We specialise in supporting people who face challenges
to achieving their full potential.
This could be because of a health condition, impairment
or Special Educational Need.
Our Team.
Jules Benton
Chief Exec, RCDP
Maria Pruden-Medus
Cosmic Futures Adviser, Registered Social Worker
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Jeanette Rogers
Cosmic Futures Adviser, CDP
Shel Silva
Cosmic Futures Adviser, CDP
Ben Lucas
Cosmic Futures Peer Mentor
Making Sense of Future Options
These are some of the ways we can help you 'make sense' of future options and decision-making ...
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EXPLORING IDEAS
> What ideas do you have for the future? It doesn't matter if you have loads, or none ... our advisers will help you find out all the possibilities
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CHALLENGES
> If there are things that may make your future plans more difficult to achieve (such as a health condition, disability or learning difficulty) we will help you find the support you need
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DECISION-MAKING
> We help you learn how to make your own choices. This may seem difficult, and worries some people, but you can ask for help... and it gets easier the more you practice
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PREPARING FOR ADULTHOOD
> We can help you to find out about the things that will be different when you are an adult ... and to learn the skills that you need to make your own choices
TRANSITIONS
> Change can be difficult! Our Cosmic Futures Team can help you to build confidence to take your next steps. We can talk to your family and other support workers too if you want us to.
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At Cosmic Cactus we are passionate about person-centred planning.
Our Cosmic Futures team offers ...
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Level 6/7 Qualified Career Development Professionals to help you plan future options
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An experienced Transition Worker to support with transition to adult services
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A Peer Mentor for young people who like a youth perspective
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Activities to develop skills for adult life
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An approachable and person-centred staff team
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Confidentiality
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Enhanced DBS check for all staff
