For social workers, personal advisers and placement teams
Placement informationfor professionals
Clear, honest information about who we support, how we work and how to make a referral for a young person aged 16 to 25 in Bradford.
At a glance
- Ages
- 16 to 25
- Who we support
- Young people leaving residential or foster care into semi-independent living
- Location
- Bradford and Shipley, West Yorkshire
- Accommodation
- Own furnished room with shared kitchen and lounge
- Staffing
- Day staff and waking night staff every day
- Key work
- Weekly 1:1 session and weekly timetable
- Plan reviews
- Risk assessment and care plan reviewed regularly, usually monthly
- Regulation
- Ofsted registered supported accommodation provider
Who we can support
We support young people aged 16 to 25 who are leaving residential or foster care and are ready to begin living more independently with support.
For 16 and 17 year olds, support is arranged with the young person's social worker and reviewed through their care plan. For young adults aged 18 to 25, we work alongside their Personal Adviser and Pathway Plan.
Every referral is assessed individually. If we feel another service would better meet a young person's needs, we will tell you honestly and as early as possible.
Our staffing model
Day and night cover
There are day staff and waking night staff every day. Each shift may include Residential Support Workers, a Team Leader, a Deputy Manager or the Registered Manager, with one staff member coordinating the shift.
Allocated support
Every young person has an allocated staff member on each shift and a named key worker.
Management oversight
The Registered Manager, Dedecker Jacques Misambu, is the point of contact for each placement.
What happens after placement
We keep you informed and involved from the first day.
Moving in day
The young person is welcomed, shown around, given their keys and supported to settle into their room.
After 48 hours
A settling in meeting to check how the young person is doing and start agreeing independence goals.
First month
The support plan is developed with the young person's key worker, setting short and long term goals.
Every week
A 1:1 key work session, a planned weekly timetable and a progress summary.
Every month
The risk assessment and care plan are reviewed with the young person and shared with their social worker.
Reviews
Key workers write LAC review reports, which the young person contributes to.
Goals we work towards together
These are the goals we work towards with each young person. Every journey is different and progress is reviewed regularly.
How to make a referral
- 1
Placement enquiry
Send a short, non identifying enquiry online or call 01274 442810.
- 2
Initial conversation
We call you back to discuss the young person's needs and our availability.
- 3
Secure referral
If the placement looks suitable, we agree a secure way to share the full referral.
- 4
Assessment and matching
We assess suitability and compatibility with the young people already living in the home.
- 5
Planned move in
We agree a date and plan the first day with you and the young person.
What we ask for at the secure referral stage
Relevant identity and placement details, support needs, current risk information, care or Pathway Plan, and confirmation of your authority to share. Please do not send this information through our website forms.
Urgent or out of hours enquiry? Call 01274 442810.
Questions from professionals
Need to speak to someone now? Call 01274 442810Request a callback from our team
Leave your work number and we will call you back at a time that suits you.
Looking for a supported accommodation placement in Bradford?
Talk to our team about a young person's needs and current availability.