What we deliver

Flexible, child-centred care packages for local authorities, commissioners and placement teams — designed around the young person, not the paperwork.

Care packages in placement settings

Trained care professionals delivering 24-hour care packages for children and young people, typically aged 8 to 17, within settings arranged by the placing authority.

  • Individualised care and support plans
  • Support with emotional regulation, behaviour and wellbeing
  • Consistent keywork relationships and daily routines
  • Support with family contact where appropriate and safe

Supported living care packages

For young people aged 16 and over preparing for independence — a stepping stone between care and adult life, with increasing responsibility at their pace.

  • Floating support and keywork sessions
  • Budgeting, cooking, tenancy management and travel
  • Education, training and employment support
  • Transition planning and community links

Therapeutic support

A trauma-informed, relational approach embedded in every package, with staff trained in attachment theory, PACE and trauma-responsive practice.

  • Counselling referrals
  • Emotional wellbeing programmes
  • Clinical consultation as required

Education and development

Close working with schools, colleges, virtual school teams and other providers to support attendance, engagement and achievement.

  • Attendance and engagement support
  • Vocational training pathways
  • Personal development programmes

Emergency and respite packages

Where capacity allows, short-term, emergency and respite care packages responding quickly to reduce disruption at times of crisis.

  • Same-day response to referral
  • Short-term stabilisation
  • Case-by-case matching

Service summary

ServiceAge rangeKey features
Care packages for placement settings8–17 years24/7 support, individualised care plans, education liaison
Supported living care packages16+ yearsLife skills, floating support, transition planning
Therapeutic supportAll ages as neededTrauma-informed practice, counselling referrals
Education and developmentAll agesAttendance support, tutoring, vocational pathways
Emergency / respiteCase by caseRapid response, short-term stabilisation

All services are delivered within settings arranged by the placing authority. Staffing ratios are typically 1:3 waking, with enhanced 1:2 or 1:1 cover where a needs assessment requires it. Overnight staffing follows individual risk assessments.

How a placement starts

  1. 01

    Referral received

    By phone, email or referral form. We acknowledge receipt within 24 hours.

  2. 02

    Information gathering

    We collect details of the young person's needs, history and risks.

  3. 03

    Matching assessment

    Senior management confirm we can meet the needs safely in the proposed setting.

  4. 04

    Visit or virtual meeting

    The young person and professionals meet the team before anything is agreed.

  5. 05

    Placement planning

    Care plan and outcomes agreed with the authority, young person and professionals.

  6. 06

    Induction

    A planned start so the young person feels welcomed and informed.

  7. 07

    Six-week review

    A formal review of progress, with the plan adjusted as needed.

Discuss a placement