Semi-independent living for ages 16 to 25
Supported accommodationfor young people in Bradford
A safe, homely place to live for young people leaving residential or foster care, with your own room, a key worker and staff on site day and night while you build the skills for adult life.
- Own furnished room
- Weekly 1:1 key work
- Bradford and Shipley
Day and waking night staff, every day
What is supported accommodation?
Supported accommodation is a home where you have your own room and your own space, with staff on hand to help you learn to live independently. It sits between living in care and having a tenancy of your own.
You may also hear it called semi-independent living or 16 plus accommodation. At Serenity, it means you start your journey with as much or as little support as you need, and we gradually step back as your confidence grows.
Good to know: Supported accommodation is not a children's home and does not provide personal or nursing care. It is about support, guidance and building independence.
Who our accommodation is for
We support young people aged 16 to 25 who are leaving residential or foster care and are ready to take their next step towards adult life.
Ages 16 and 17
Looked after young people and care leavers moving on from a residential or foster placement. Support is arranged with the young person's social worker and reviewed through their care plan.
Ages 18 to 25
Care leavers continuing to build their independence, working with their Personal Adviser towards education, work and a home of their own.
Every referral is assessed individually. We will always be honest with you if we feel another service would meet a young person's needs better.
A room that is yours
Every young person has their own furnished room. It is your private space, and staff will always ask before coming in, unless there is an emergency or a safety concern.
- Bed and fresh bedding
- Wardrobe and drawers
- Bedside table
- Your own fridge
- TV with internet access
- Shared kitchen and lounge
Someone is always here
There are day staff and waking night staff every day, so there is always someone available when you need them.
Day and waking night staff
Your shift team
Each shift may include Residential Support Workers, a Team Leader, a Deputy Manager or the Registered Manager, with one person coordinating the shift.
Your allocated staff member
On every shift, one member of staff is allocated to you and will tell you who they are at the start of their shift.
Your Registered Manager
Dedecker Jacques Misambu leads the team and is the main point of contact for the placement.
Support built around your goals
Your key worker
Your key worker helps you settle in, meets you for a 1:1 session every week and works with you on your plans. Together you plan a timetable for the week ahead, so you always know what is happening.
Support plan
Sets out your short and long term goals and the support available, and changes as you progress.
Risk assessment
Started before you arrive and reviewed regularly, usually every month, with your input.
Care plan
Covers your general needs, education and achievements, wellbeing and safeguarding.
Reports and reviews
Progress summaries and review reports are shared with your social worker. You can contribute to them.
Safe, respected and heard
Safeguarding
Keeping you safe is at the heart of everything we do.
Privacy
Your information is kept confidential and only shared to support your care and safety.
Advocacy
We can arrange an independent advocate to help make sure your views are heard.
Complaints
If something is not right, there is a clear way to raise it and the right to appeal.
How a placement is arranged
We keep the process clear and simple for professionals, and we involve the young person at every step.
- 1
Placement enquiry
A professional sends a short, non identifying enquiry online or calls our team.
- 2
Initial conversation
We call back to talk through the young person's needs and our availability.
- 3
Secure referral
If it looks like a good fit, we arrange a secure way to share the referral and supporting information.
- 4
Assessment and matching
We assess suitability and how the young person will get on with the people already living in the home.
- 5
Moving in
We agree a move in date and plan the first day, so the young person knows what to expect.
Need an urgent placement? Call us on 01274 442810 to talk it through.
Serenity Supported Living is registered with Ofsted as a supported accommodation provider.
Supported accommodation questions
Talk to us about a placement
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Looking for a supported accommodation placement in Bradford?
Talk to our team about a young person's needs and current availability.