Empowering Transitions
Our services are fully compliant with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000, the Children Acts of 1989 and 2004, the Care Act 2014, and the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023, alongside other relevant government and statutory regulations and guidance.
Our Commitment to Young People’s Futures
- Ensuring young people feel safe and secure in their accommodation and surroundings.
- Respecting and advocating for the voices of young people, allowing them to influence the support they receive.
- Providing skilled and effective support tailored to individual needs, fostering trust and understanding.
- Offering comfortable, well-maintained, and stable individual living spaces for young people.
- Promoting young people’s health and well-being through high-quality, personalized support.
- Encouraging trusting and meaningful relationships within the young people’s support systems.
- Empowering young people to develop independent living skills for adulthood.
- Supporting young people in building confidence about their future and opportunities through our services.
OUR AIM
Our goal is to equip looked-after children and care leavers with essential life skills, support their overall development and potential, and involve them in shaping services that meet their specific needs, enabling a successful transition to independent living. We achieve this by:
- Providing a range of high-quality support services tailored for looked-after children.
- Focusing on developing life skills that facilitate semi-independent living.
- Supporting young people in learning, developing, and reaching their full potential.
- Actively involving young people in the design and delivery of services to meet their needs.
- Empowering young people to acquire skills for independent living.
- Delivering and maintaining outstanding services that improve and sustain the quality of life for young people.
- Promoting young people’s pathways toward independence and community integration.
- Addressing wider support needs to encourage personal development and achievement within the Every Child Matters framework.
In relation to staff:
- Build effective working relationships with young people.
- Partner with local authorities and multidisciplinary networks.
- Collaborate with parents, carers, and relevant adults.
- Deliver services within an equal opportunities framework, demonstrating anti-discriminatory practices.
- Actively participate in network meetings and case conferences, providing comprehensive information as required.
OUR COMMITMENTS
Promoting Independence Through Personalized Support We empower young people towards independent living through tailored support focused on everyone’s needs and goals. In partnership with social workers and personal advisors, we develop comprehensive support plans that harness young people’s passions while working towards their short, medium, and long-term objectives. Our flexible approach accommodates diverse needs and differences.
Supporting Rights, Responsibilities, and Advocacy All young people receive a handbook clearly explaining their rights, privileges, and responsibilities. We actively encourage and support young people to access advocacy services and make complaints when needed. Our staff also advocate on behalf of young people to uphold their rights and best interests.
Facilitating Education, Employment, and Community Integration We champion young people’s continuous development by facilitating engagement in education, training, or employment through close collaboration with schools, colleges, and employers. Regular routines and community integration are promoted through visiting hours and involvement in local activities.
Developing Life Skills for Independence Comprehensive life skills training covers key areas like cooking, healthy eating, hygiene, household management, job skills, budgeting, and accessing benefits. This equips young people with the practical abilities needed for successful independent living.
Promoting Health, Wellbeing, Safety, and Inclusion Young people’s health and wellbeing are supported through encouragement of exercise, nutrition, and access to all necessary healthcare services. We provide a safe, secure living environment that promotes equality and diversity.
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We ensure young people feel safe and protected through:
- Staff Training: Comprehensive training equips staff to recognize, respond to, and prevent abuse.
- Safeguarding Policies: A comprehensive safeguarding policy guides our commitment to protecting young people.
- Advocacy Services: Partnerships with organizations like Action for Children ensure young people’s rights are upheld.
Our safeguarding practices comply with “Working Together to Safeguard Children” (Sep 2023) guidelines.
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“Young people experience a comfortable and secure living environment.”
Our accommodation complies with health and safety standards and offers clean, comfortable, and secure spaces. Located near transport links, educational centers, and amenities, our shared accommodations are designed for young people aged 16-20 years old to live semi-independently.
We ensure:
- A clean and comfortable living environment with high standards of hygiene and maintenance.
- A clean and comfortable living environment with high standards of hygiene and maintenance.
- Compliance with health and safety regulations, including fire safety and proper ventilation.
- Access to appropriate cooking, washing, and personal care facilities.
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“Young people receive individualized and tailored support that meets their needs.”
We offer low to medium support packages for young people aged 16-20 years, focusing on practical life skills in a homely environment.
We provide:
- Access to education, training, and employment opportunities through partnerships with local providers.
- Guidance on managing finances, budgeting, and developing independent living skills.
- Support for accessing healthcare services, including registration with medical professionals and promoting healthy lifestyles.