Daytime Support Service

Our Daytime Support Service is for young people who no longer need overnight supervision but still benefit from planned, consistent support during the day. It offers a step down from 24 hour provision, giving young people space to grow while knowing there is a trusted team around them during key parts of the day and someone to check in on how they are managing.

What This Service Provides

Planned Daytime Support

Support is focused around the times of day when young people need it most, such as mornings, after school and early evenings, so they are not left to manage key parts of the day entirely on their own.

Help to start the day with structure
Support around meals and daily tasks
Staff available during agreed hours
Clear plans for out‑of‑hours contact

Structured Daytime Activities

We use daytime sessions to build skills, confidence and positive use of time in and around the home and community, so young people can practice doing more for themselves with support close by.

Practical sessions like cooking and shopping
Support to attend groups or activities
Time for key work and goal planning
Practice skills in real situations

Daily Living And Independence Skills

Young people are encouraged to take more responsibility for their own routines while still having guidance and backup, so they can try things out, make mistakes safely and learn from experience.

Planning and preparing simple meals
Managing laundry and organisation
Using transport safely and confidently
Practising problem solving skills

Safeguarding And Risk Awareness

Even without overnight staff, safeguarding remains central to how we work, with clear plans in place so young people know how to stay safe and who to contact if they are worried or need help.

Clear daytime risk and safety plans
Agreed contact for out‑of‑hours help
Regular updates to professionals
Support to recognise unsafe situations

How We Support Young People

Education, Training And Work

Daytime support is planned around education, training or employment so that young people can attend, stay engaged and feel supported to manage the demands of their week without becoming overwhelmed.

Morning support to stay on track
Help to plan travel and routines
Support to balance study and rest
Contact with schools or employers

Emotional And Practical Check Ins

Staff use daytime contact to check in on how young people are coping, notice changes early and offer practical and emotional support before difficulties build up or feel unmanageable.

Regular one‑to‑one check in time
Space to talk through worries
Support to plan evenings safely
Encouragement to use coping tools

Partnership With Families And Professionals

Where appropriate, we work alongside families, carers and professionals so that support is consistent, joined up and focused on what is most important for the young person at that time.

Agreed plans and clear shared roles
Regular updates to social workers
Young people involved in meetings
Open communication about progress

Step Down From 24 Hour Support

This service is often used as a planned step down from 24 hour supported living when risks have reduced and independence is growing, with a clear focus on preparing for the next stage.

Reduced night‑time staff presence
Support to manage evenings safely
Plans reviewed with the full team
Clear steps to independent living

What Young People Gain

More Independence With Support In Reach

Young people have space to make more of their own decisions while knowing that support is available during the day if they need advice, guidance or a check in.

Stronger Daily Routines

They develop healthier patterns around sleep, meals, education and self care that can be sustained over time and carried into more independent settings.

Improved Confidence And Skills

Through regular practice and encouragement, young people build the skills and belief in themselves they need to manage more of life on their own.

Readiness For The Next Step

Daytime support helps prepare young people for semi independent or independent living when everyone agrees the time is right and the right plans are in place.

Talk To Us About Daytime Support

Our Daytime Support Service can be used as a step down from 24 hour provision or as a planned support option in its own right. If you would like to discuss a young person or explore whether this level of support is appropriate, please get in touch.

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