We provide safe, supportive, and engaging supported living services for young people aged 16 and over. We don’t just offer a place to live—we offer a supportive home environment where you can build the skills and confidence you need to thrive as an adult.
We believe in your potential. We’re here to guide you, not to take over.
We help young people transition confidently into adulthood by fostering independence, resilience, and self-esteem. Our goal is to equip them with the tools they need to live fulfilling, self-directed lives
What We Offer: Skills for Life
Our service is designed around two main things: a safe home and practical life skills.
1. A Safe and Supportive Home
- Comfortable, Well-Maintained Housing: You’ll live in modern, comfortable housing located in safe, accessible communities. You’ll have your own room and share communal areas, giving you the perfect balance of privacy and peer interaction.
- 24/7 Support: Our dedicated, trained staff are on-site or on call around the clock to ensure you always have someone to talk to, ask for help, or turn to in a crisis.
- Emotional Support: We offer a non-judgmental, understanding environment. We focus on your mental health and well-being, providing a consistent source of encouragement and stability.
2. Building Independence
We work with you to create a Personalised Support Plan focused on achievable, real-world goals. This includes practical training in:
| Key Areas | Focus |
| Budgeting & Finance | Opening a bank account, managing income, understanding bills, and saving money. |
| Health & Wellbeing | Registering with a GP/dentist, making healthy meal choices, and managing appointments. |
| **Home Management | Cooking, cleaning, laundry, and maintaining your living space. |
| Education, Training & Work | Support with college applications, finding a job, CV writing, and interview skills. |
| Community & Social Skills | Using public transport, finding local resources, and building positive relationships. |
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Who This Service Is For
Our service is specifically designed for young people aged 16+ who:
- Are ready to take the next step toward independent living.
- Need a safe and structured environment with consistent support.
- Are willing to engage in a programme focused on developing practical life skills.
We work closely with local authorities, care teams, and families to ensure a smooth, planned transition into our service.
Our Team: Dedicated and Compassionate
You’ll be supported by a highly qualified and experienced team, including:
- Support Workers: Your primary point of contact, offering day-to-day guidance and skills coaching.
- Key Workers: A designated staff member who meets with you regularly to review your progress, set goals, and advocate for your needs.
- Management: Experienced leaders who ensure the quality, safety, and effectiveness of our programmes.
All staff undergo rigorous background checks and receive continuous professional development focused on safeguarding, mental health first aid, and effective engagement with young people.
Director and Registered Manager
A qualified social worker in the UK managing semi-independent supported living homes combine professional social work expertise, management skills, and knowledge of local support regulations to empower young people or vulnerable individuals towards independent living.
Qualifications and Education
- Degree level education master’s in social work (Royal Hollay University of London)
- Degree level education Honors Network Management (information Technology (Shefield Hallam University.
- Professional registration as a social worker registered with social work England
- Diploma in Leadership and management (adults)
- Diploma in Public relations
Professional Experience
- 10yearsexperience working with looked after children and young people in the youth offending teams and safeguarding
- Transferable skills to use in transition planning, independent living skills development, and safeguarding procedures.
- Proven ability to manage staff teams and liaise with multi-agency professionals, including health services, educational providers, and local authorities. I have also worked closely with Solicitors and am a champion for promoting equality and diversity.
Who we are
At focus-on Care, we commit ourselves to delivering exceptional person-centred support that meets each young person’s social, educational, health and emotional needs. We work from a trauma informed perspective guided by a holistic and empathetic approach with a goal of striving to empower every young person we support to reach their full potential.
We believe it is important that we provide a nurturing environment where their needs whether small or big, are valued and their dignity fully restored, supported and are all encouraged to thrive. We aim to provide meaningful opportunities to our young people by working closely with them.
Our Services
Health and Wellbeing
we use local social amenities to engage our young people in bowling, football, swimming or take them to play cricket where possible or visit places like the beach or larger Cities like London
We believe that physical health is good got their personal growth and confidence building
Educational and personal
Young people are supported to engage in educational activities to improve their personal growth and confidence
Independent skills
Key work sessions will equip our young people real practical skills vital for future life and develop the resilience to face real world challenges in the future.
Skills developed are re-assessed and evaluated against their goals. Our dedicated and enthusiastic staff are available to provide inhouse support like education, key work sessions to address specific emotional and behavioural issues
Supporting young people to access various training programmes that supports them with career development and personal growth and to develop resilience, confidence and self-esteem.
Multi-agency partnership and collaboration and showing commitment to offering and delivering bespoke support packages to achieve best possible outcomes/opportunities for the young people we support
Getting Started
We understand that moving into supported accommodation is a big decision. Here’s how to begin the process:
- Referral: Most of our young people are referred to us by a local authority or social worker.
- Assessment: We conduct a thorough assessment to understand your needs, goals, and support requirements.
- Matching: We carefully match you with the most suitable accommodation and Key Worker to ensure a great fit.
- Move-In: We create a detailed transition plan to make your move as stress-free as possible.
If you are a young person looking for support, or a professional looking to make a referral, please contact us today.
Contact Us
Phone: Office: 01256 898675 , Mobile: 07447838381/07427131708
