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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
They develop healthier patterns around sleep, meals, education and self care that can be sustained over time and carried into more independent settings.
Through regular practice and encouragement, young people build the skills and belief in themselves they need to manage more of life on their own.
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.
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.