Our Services
Children's Homes (8 - 17 years old)
Collaborative Care Services provide care and support for a variety of young people. We offer both solo and shared homes. At Collaborative Care Services, we understand that every child is unique and deserves a nurturing and supportive environment to thrive. Our team of fully trained and experienced professionals are committed to creating a safe and inclusive space where vulnerable children can grow, develop, and reach their full potential.
Ofsted Supported Accommodation (16 - 18)
Collaborative Care Services provides supported accommodation and transition support for vulnerable young people aged 16 – 18 with a range of needs. These young people may have experienced trauma, abuse, neglect or other challenges for which they need specialist support. The aim of our supported accommodation is to provide a safe and supportive environment where young people can transition towards adulthood while developing the skills they need to live independently and achieve their goals.
How We Support Our Young People
We provide tailored support for young people to develop life skills needed for them to be fully independent as they transition into adulthood. Each young person will have their support plan which is based on an assessment of the young person’s unique needs.
Getting Used To New Accommodation
We provide support with understanding and managing security, accessing local services, being a good neighbour and sharing amenities.
Household Skills
Young people are supported in learning how to use electrical appliances, doing laundry, cooking & meal planning, storage of food and cleanliness.
Budgeting & Money Management
Each young person's keyworker will help them with budgeting, paying bills, general money management including debt advice.
Education & Employment
We support young people in accessing education and employment, attending interviews, preparing cv and career guidance.
Health
Our support also includes helping young people register with general practitioners, attending medical appointments, and promoting their wellbeing.
Stepdown Support
At a stage where a young person can manage independent living, we support them with exploring and acquiring housing.
Religion & Culture
We support young people to maintain their culture and religion while encouraging their participation in celebrations, traditional and religious festivals.
Emotional & Social Matters
We discuss any personal or emotional concerns and support young people by signposting them to appropriate services where necessary. We also help in accessing social activities in the local area or beyond.
Personal Goals
Our staff is very supportive in helping young people make good decisions. We also play a role in encouraging and guiding young people towards their goals.
Emergency/Crisis Placements
We recognise that it is not always possible for local authorities to engage in a lengthy planning process when making referrals to place children and young people. We consider emergency referrals, subject to the manager ensuring that the history and risk assessment has been completed. We will consider whether we are able to meet their needs.
Collaborative Care Services provides an immediate planned response offering high quality, short term emergency intervention for young people, who may require a bridging placement, assessment for a period of specific time for focused work or a break for parents/carers and offer time to organise a support plan which will lessen the likelihood of family/placement breakdown. Any child or young person placed at Collaborative Care Services whether as an emergency placement or otherwise, will always be welcomed and made to feel comfortable in their new environment.
