security and certainty when they need it most
Social Care London offers comprehensive shared accommodation, with up to 24-hour onsite support to young adults aged 16+, children looked after (CLA), care leavers, and unaccompanied minors. We can also provide respite placements & short-term emergency placements (via police protection or children’s services) if required.
…in the heart of London
Our mission is to bridge the gap for 16+ children looked after (CLA), care leavers and unaccompanied minors in London and surrounding counties leaving residential/fostering homes and living entirely independently amongst the community; maturing from childhood to adulthood providing them with a continuing pathway to independence.
24-hour semi-independent
Our 24 hour Semi-Independent homes situated in and around London offers young adults a safe, caring and nurturing environment with a homely feel.
Both the decorative aspect, as well as the health and safety of each facility is held to a very high standard; and our facilities go far and beyond the basic requirements of conforming to health and safety regulations of rented accommodation. 24 hour CCTV provides additional security for young adults.
fourbedrooms
Each bedroom has:
- Bed (double)
- Fitted Wardrobes
- Bedside Unit
- All set up for individual TV/Wi-Fi connections
- Sink unit with drinking water (cold feed)
communal area
- Kitchen / diner area (washing machine/dryer)
- Lounge
- Shower room / Toilet
- 2 x Toilets
- Large garden to rear with seating area
welcome user pack
Each young person who reside in a Social Care London property will be given a service user pack, which provides them with all the relevant information they need and a weeks worth of basic food shopping.
local amenities
local area
There are various facilities within a mile of the home including a high street with a number of shops including supermarket, banks, hairdressers/barbers, electrical goods and numerous take away food outlets. The high street also has an optician and dental practice and the Erith and District walk-in Health Centre is less than 700 metres away.
leisure facilities
Erith Leisure Centre is just a 3 minute walk and boasts a 90 station gym, 25m swimming pool, sports hall, football pitch and athletics stadium.
public transport
Access to public transport is good with bus stops less than a minute walk from the front door that can take you to Thamesmead via Erith; or Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup via Bexleyheath shopping centre. Erith train station is 0.9 miles from the house and has lines to central London and Kent.
education services
Education providers local to the house including Erith Secondary (0.4 miles away) Bexleyheath Academy (2.1 miles away) and London South East Colleges (0.9 miles away). There are also a number of training providers to gain qualifications.
floating support services
Our Floating Support Services are a step down level of support from 24 hour services. These are for young people Moving a step closer to having their own flat whilst they apply to be on the housing register and receive that offer.
Location: DA7, DA8, DA15, SE9 and BR1
one to fourbedrooms
Each bedroom has:
- Bed (double)
- Wardrobes
- Chest of drawers
- Free Wi-Fi
communal area
- Kitchen / diner area (washing machine
- Bathrooms/toilet
welcome user pack
Each young person who reside in a Social Care London property will be given a service user pack, which provides them with all the relevant information they need and a week’s worth of basic food shopping.
local amenities
local area
There are various facilities within a mile of the home including a premier supermarket, convenience store, post office and cafe. Lakeside health centre and dental practice are less than a 15 minute walk away.
leisure facilities
Thamesmere Leisure Centre is a 15 minute bus ride and boasts 80 station gym, studio for fitness classes, 25m fitness pool, free parking and a library.
public transport
Access to public transport is good with bus stops less than a minute walk from the front door that can take you to Thamesmead or Bexleyheath shopping centre. Abbeywood train station is a 20 minute walk or 5 minute on bus ride and has lines to central London and Kent.
education services
Education providers local to the house include the Harris Garrard Academy (school) and London South East Colleges. Both with easy access to using public transport.
putting young adults first
Social Care London has put 250+ young adults first to date and continues at the rate of between 50+ per year in its current structure. How do we put people first?
- Carefully match any new referral with our pre-existing young adults to ensure the best fit possible;
- All young adults will have a safe & welcoming environment they can take pride in;
- Continually review our safeguarding processes & improve as necessary;
- Ensure reporting of any missing young adult, in line with the agreed Philomena protocol;
- Provide individualised key work sessions daily that reflect a young person’s targeted needs;
- Develop strong working relationships with local authorities/services, social workers & the wider community;
- To actively promote the rights & responsibilities of every young person.
need help? contact our advice team
We’re a longstanding stable & secure accredited provider for 23 local authorities / councils, if you would like to refer a young person to us directly please call our advice team on 01322 332 101 / 07498 450 707 and we’ll be happy to discuss our offers which we’re confident will be able to meet the needs of any young adult requiring support.
get in touch
We can provide bespoke, individualised accommodation & support to meet the needs of every young person so please call/contact us to discuss further.
Contact Us:
East Office: 01322 332 101 | West Office: 02084 028 242
Emergency: 07498 450 707
E-mail: info@socialcarelondon.org.uk
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