DO you have a spare room and a willingness to help young people?

Wales’ leading homelessness charity Llamau - which has nearly 30 years experience of working with vulnerable young people - has set up a Supported Lodgings Scheme in the Vale of Glamorgan.

The scheme, which has been successful in helping a number of young people gain the skills and confidence to become independent young adults, aims to find supportive accommodation for young people who cannot live at home, and is always on the lookout for new lodgings providers.

No special qualifications are required and lodgings providers come from a variety of backgrounds.

A Llamau spokesman said: "It doesn’t matter whether you are married or single, working or unemployed, we’d like to hear from you.

"All you need is a spare bedroom, and a willingness to help a young person develop the skills they will need to move on eventually into their own home.

"In return for your help, you will receive full training, payment of up to £140 per week, and regular support from Llamau."

For more information about the scheme in the Vale of Glamorgan, go to www.llamau.org.uk/supported-lodgings-vale-of-glamorgan/, telephone 01446 748852 and ask to speak to a member of staff about the supported lodgings scheme or e-mail jigso@llamau.org.uk