Independent Living

Our Independent Living service is for young people who are ready to manage their own home with minimal support. It provides a safe and stable environment where young people can take full responsibility for their routines, decisions and daily life while still having access to guidance when they need it.

What This Service Provides

Light Touch Support

Support is offered at agreed times to help young people stay focused on their goals while managing most aspects of their home and daily life independently and confidently.

Short planned check ins with staff
Guidance when challenges arise
Help to review routines and goals
Support available when requested

Independent Home Management

Young people take full responsibility for managing their home with staff offering advice and support to help them maintain a safe, organised and well managed living space.

Managing cleaning and household tasks
Planning and preparing daily meals
Managing bills and essential payments
Keeping the home safe and secure

Tenancy Readiness And Move On Skills

We support young people to understand what is expected when living independently and help them prepare for managing their own tenancy with confidence.

Understanding tenancy rights and duties
Reporting repairs and maintenance needs
Managing money and essential budgeting
Planning for future housing options

Safeguarding And Safety Awareness

Safeguarding remains a priority with clear plans in place to help young people stay safe, make informed decisions and know how to access support if they need it.

Clear safety and risk management plans
Agreed contact for out of hours support
Regular reviews with professionals
Support to recognise unsafe situations

How We Support Young People

Education, Training And Work

Young people are supported to maintain education, training or employment by building routines that help them stay motivated, organised and ready for the next stage.

Help to plan weekly routines and goals
Support to manage travel and timetables
Encouragement to stay engaged and focused
Contact with schools or employers

Emotional And Practical Check Ins

Staff offer regular check ins to help young people reflect on how they are coping, talk through challenges and build the confidence to manage more of their day independently.

Short one to one check in sessions
Space to talk through worries or changes
Support to plan for evenings and weekends
Encouragement to use coping strategies

Building Confidence And Responsibility

Young people are encouraged to take ownership of their decisions, routines and home life with staff offering guidance when needed to help them grow in confidence and independence.

Support to make safe informed choices
Encouragement to take positive risks
Help to manage responsibilities well
Celebrating progress and achievements

Preparation For Full Independence

This service prepares young people for moving into their own accommodation by helping them build the skills, routines and confidence needed to live independently and manage their own home.

Clear steps towards independent living
Support to plan future housing options
Help to build strong daily routines
Guidance to manage life confidently

What Young People Gain

Confidence To Live Independently

Young people learn to manage their own routines, decisions and responsibilities with minimal support and growing confidence.

Strong Independent Living Skills

They build practical skills that prepare them for managing their own home and daily life with confidence and stability.

Improved Emotional Resilience

With regular check ins and guidance, young people develop healthier coping strategies and a stronger sense of self.

Readiness For Their Own Tenancy

They gain the skills, routines and confidence needed to move into fully independent accommodation when the time is right.

Talk To Us About Independent Living

Our Independent Living service is the final step for young people who are ready to take full responsibility for their home and daily life. If you would like to discuss a referral or explore whether this level of support is appropriate, please get in touch.

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