Our Socials :
Statement of Purpose
Introduction
Platform Up provides high quality supported accommodation for young people aged 16–25 who require a safe, stable, and supportive environment as they move toward independence. Our purpose is to offer a home where young people feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow while ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and development remain central to our work.
This Statement of Purpose outlines our aims, values, service model, staffing approach, safeguarding arrangements, and the standards we work to. It reflects the requirements of the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023 and the associated Quality Standards.
Our Aims and Objectives
Our Aims
- provide safe, stable, and nurturing accommodation
- support young people to develop independence and life skills
- promote emotional wellbeing, resilience, and positive relationships
- work collaboratively with parents, carers, and professionals
- ensure young people’s voices shape their support
- prepare young people for adulthood with confidence and dignity
Our Objective
Our objective is to deliver a service that meets the Protection, Accommodation, and Support Standards in full.
Who We Support
Young People We Support
- young people aged 16–25
- young people leaving care
- young people at risk of homelessness
- young people requiring semi independent support
- young people with low to medium support needs
Limitations
We do not provide personal care.
Our Approach
Practice Model
- trauma informed
- relationship based
- culturally sensitive
- strengths focused
- collaborative
- outcome driven
Our Commitment
We work with young people as partners in their own development.
Safeguarding and Protection
Safeguarding Framework
We maintain robust safeguarding procedures aligned with:
- Working Together to Safeguard Children
- Local Safeguarding Partnerships
- The Protection Standard
- Missing from home protocols
- Risk assessment and safety planning requirements
Staff Responsibilities
All staff receive safeguarding training and understand their responsibilities to protect young people from harm.
Support Model
What We Provide
- keywork sessions
- emotional support
- life skills development
- education and employment support
- health and wellbeing guidance
- support with relationships and identity
- help navigating services and appointments
Ongoing Review
Support is personalised and reviewed regularly.
Accommodation
Our Standards
Our accommodation meets the Accommodation Standard, ensuring:
- safety
- cleanliness
- privacy
- suitability
- security
- access to facilities
- a homely, respectful environment
Our Promise
We ensure every young person feels safe, respected, and supported in their home.
Staffing and Training
Our Team
Our team is trained in:
- safeguarding
- trauma informed practice
- professional boundaries
- conflict de-escalation
- equality and diversity
- communication and engagement
- working with families and professionals
Supervision and Development
Staff are supervised regularly and supported to develop their skills.
Working With Parents and Professionals
Collaboration
We maintain open, respectful communication with:
- parents
- carers
- social workers
- personal advisers
- youth offending teams
- education providers
- health professionals
Our Communication
We provide timely updates, incident notifications, and progress reports.
Complaints and Feedback
Raising Concerns
Young people, parents, and professionals can raise concerns at any time. We respond promptly, transparently, and in line with our complaints procedure.
Platform Up helps young people with support, guidance & safe paths
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Work Hours
We’re here during office hours to support young people and their professionals.
Empowering young people towards independence.
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