Safe, homely spaces
Secure, welcoming homes that prioritise dignity, privacy and independence while feeling truly ‘lived in’.
About Life Skills
Life Skills Supporting Accommodation provides semi-independent homes for young people aged 16–17 in self-contained flats and small shared houses across local communities. We help them build the confidence and everyday life skills needed for safe, independent living.
Our homes are close to schools, colleges, transport and local amenities, and our approach blends safety, dignity and clear expectations with personalised support and positive, restorative choice-making.
What guides us
Our purpose is to offer a nurturing, secure and genuinely homely environment where respect, privacy, independence and non-discrimination are lived values. We empower young people to make positive choices and shape their own futures.
Personalised support
Flexible, tailored plans that build everyday life skills and pathways into education, training and work.
Partnership
We work closely with young people, families and social workers to set clear goals and celebrate progress.
Learning through choices
Positive choices are spotlighted; mistakes are met with understanding and restorative approaches.
Respect & non-discrimination
A culture where everyone is valued and treated fairly—free from discrimination and stigma.
Community & access
Homes based in local communities with easy access to schools, colleges, shops, libraries and transport.
While residing with us, young people are supported to:
Practical, day-to-day support helps build the skills, confidence and routines needed to manage a home, look after their wellbeing and move towards independent living.
- Manage the emotional responsibilities of living independently.
- Cook well and make healthy lifestyle choices.
- Recognise the importance of maintaining a home.
- Access health provisions and look after themselves.
- Understand money management—budgeting and paying bills.
- Explore employment options and move toward self-sufficiency.
- Know where to access a range of support services when living independently.
- Consider staying in further education or completing training courses.
How we support
A simple, human process that balances clear expectations with compassionate support.
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Consultation
We discuss needs and goals with the young person and professional network to ensure the right fit.
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Personal plan
We co-create a tailored support plan that sets clear expectations and achievable milestones.
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Placement & induction
A warm welcome into a safe, furnished home—with orientation to the local community and services.
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Day-to-day support
Building skills for cooking, budgeting, health and home maintenance—plus education/employment pathways.
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Review & celebrate
Regular check-ins to reflect, learn from setbacks, and celebrate progress with positive reinforcement.
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Transition & signposting
Prepare for independent living with aftercare advice and signposting to ongoing community support.
Our Experience
Life Skills Supporting Accommodation have experienced Support Workers who have worked with young people from various local authorities in the Midlands for over ten years. We have a specialist teacher working with young people with special educational needs and a specialist Nurse working with the elderly with orthopaedic fractures. As such, young people benefit from staff experience.
The owners have accommodated over 300 young people and now use that experience to support those moving into supported living. Our manager is Level 5 qualified with years in young people’s homes; over 80% of our staff are NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
Our team has worked across young people’s homes, prisons, schools, hospitals and probation services. We can support young people with learning difficulties, emotional and behavioural needs, mental health issues, drug and alcohol problems, disabilities, and more. All staff are DBS-checked.
Ready to talk?
We’re happy to share more about placements, referrals and our approach.