Supported accommodation for Looked-after Children and Care Leavers
Our service was founded with a clear purpose: to provide tailored, person-centred accommodation and support that responds to the unique needs of vulnerable young people. Through targeted interventions and sustainable support, we create safe and nurturing environments that empower young people to build confidence, develop essential life skills, and achieve greater independence.
We support a diverse range of young people, including:
- Looked-after children aged 16–17 years
- Care leavers transitioning into adult life
- Young people preparing to live independently
- Young people who require support to establish positive routines and develop skills related to education, employment, and everyday living
- Young people who have experienced trauma, instability, homelessness, family breakdown, or placement disruption
- Young people transitioning from residential homes, secure settings, foster care, or other supported accommodation
- Young people requiring carefully planned transitions or, where appropriate, emergency placements
Our approach is built on
compassion, consistency, and empowerment, ensuring that every young person receives the tailored support they need to overcome challenges, realise their potential, and move confidently towards a positive and independent future.
At Hamlet Abbey, we are committed to supporting young people as they transition from childhood into adulthood. Working in partnership with Local Authorities, we help fulfil their responsibilities to looked-after children and care leavers by providing tailored, person-centred support.
Every young person receives an individualised support plan designed to promote safety, independence, confidence, and positive progress, enabling them to develop the skills needed for a successful and fulfilling future.
Support may include assistance with:
- Preparing nutritious meals and developing healthy eating habits
- Shopping, budgeting, and managing finances
- Household tasks, including cleaning and laundry
- Personal care and maintaining good hygiene routines
- Travel training and using public transport confidently
- Developing tenancy and independent living skills
- Registering with healthcare and other essential services
- Planning for education, training, and employment opportunities
- Establishing positive daily routines and life skills
- Building emotional resilience and coping strategies
Our aim is to empower young people to make informed choices, gain confidence in their abilities, and thrive as independent adults within their communities.
We Empower We Care and Support
Hamlet Abbey LTD is experienced with working with young people who have extreme challenging and risky behaviour; their support plan will reflect the needs of the young persons and will offer the following:
Empowerment
- Support to develop retrospective thinking
- Offending reduction programmes in partnership with YOT and other agencies
- Support with reducing substance or alcohol abuse
- Work around young people suffering with post- traumatic stress disorder
- Support with asylum applications and other legal matters
- Support for young parents
Intensive Support
- Family work
- Support with managing ADHD, including anger management, and temper control disorder Gang awareness and intervention
- Support with reducing risky behaviour that could lead to exploitation
Risk Management
Through well-structured Risk Assessments, Individual Care Plans, motivated and skilled staff our aim is to ensure that independence and fulfilment are maximised for the vulnerable young people we work with.
