Our Supported Accommodation Homes

Our supported accommodation residences are the perfect place for care-experienced young people to discover their independence. While at Budwood young people will learn a range of life skills and will be supported in their relationships, behaviour management, and mental and physical health.

Young people will also be supported to make and reach education and employment goals, setting them up for a bright future. All of this takes place in a safe and secure home environment where young people will receive the guidance and support of our dedicated, trauma-informed staff team.

“It’s like a family home, it’s been fun… It’s quite nice to have [the staff’s] help. They help to get you ready for the big world!”

– Pete, who was supported until independence at Budwood

What makes Budwood a fantastic place to be…

24/7 support. At least one member of our therapeutically trained staff will be always available in the home, day and night, providing support, guidance and reassurance.
Safety and security. The safety and protection of young people is of paramount concern here at Budwood, and we ensure that our accommodation is secure, safe and well-managed. Learn more about our health and safety measures.

A warm welcome. Our bedrooms are beautifully furnished with quality furnishings and bedding, and have all the essentials including a bed, desk, wardrobe, TV, and chest of drawers. Every young person will have Wi-Fi access and will be provided with a ROKU streaming device access to Netflix.

Supporting young people’s privacy. Privacy is always respected at Budwood, and young people are provided with a key to their bedroom to give them privacy and peace of mind. Each young person is provided with their own cupboard space in the kitchens and will have access to a landline phone.

A family feel. We offer supported accommodation in a home setting, where young people each have their own bedrooms and share communal spaces such as the kitchen and living areas. This provides plenty of opportunities to socialise. We encourage young people to connect with our staff and make friends with the young people they share their home with.

Relax together. Our supported accommodation homes have comfortable communal areas where young people are encouraged to unwind together, with fun activities to enjoy like watching TV or playing games consoles.

Becoming responsible. When young person arrives at Budwood they will receive a thorough induction from our staff team as well as a welcome hamper containing and a copy of our Young Person’s Guide. They will be asked to sign a tenancy agreement and will be expected to abide by the house rules. Each young person will have a curfew which is assessed according to their level of independence.

Our Homes

Northernhay, Dorchester

Northernhay is a beautiful scenic home surrounded by greenery, suitable for 4 young people at any one time.

Wimborne, Dorset

This 3 bed cosy property in Wimborne has welcoming bedrooms, a spacious kitchen and great areas for relaxation.

Winton, Bournemouth

This 3 bed supported living home has a fresh and modern feel and a great communal area with an open plan kitchen and living room.

Charminster, Bournemouth

A 3 bed supported living home with quirky décor, a beautiful garden and large bedrooms boasting beautiful bay windows.

Portswood, Southampton

This beautiful 4 bed property also has an emergency room available for young people in immediate need of somewhere safe to stay.

Highfield, Southampton

A 4 bed supported living home with a gorgeous living area and modern facilities.

Our Requirements

We welcome young people from all different backgrounds to come and stay with us here at Budwood. However, there are some circumstances in which we are unable to accommodate a young person.

These are:

If the young person is aged less than 16 years old.
If the young person has complex medical needs for which they require care, or they are unable to administer their own medication.
If the young person experiences complex issues to drug or alcohol abuse which impact upon their daily functioning.
If the young person needs monitoring and supervision while out and about in the community.

Health and Safety

We are registered with Ofsted and currently have 7 supported living accommodation properties in the south west of England.
We abide by the UK Government’s Supported Accommodation Regulations which set out standards of care.
Each property has an annual maintenance plan, and Health and Safety checks are made regularly to ensure that our properties are of a high standard in all areas.
Weekly and monthly fire safety audits are completed at each of our properties.
We use external CCTV surveillance on our properties to ensure everyone’s safety.
We complete regular risk assessments on our properties to evaluate any developments within the local area or community which might have an impact on the safety of the young people living at Budwood. Risks are quickly acted upon and resolved.
Each young person will have a risk assessment completed and agreed by the Home’s Manager prior to them moving into the home.

To learn more about our Health and Safety procedures, request a copy of our Statement of Purpose.

Emergency Admissions

We are able to accept emergency referrals. In the event of an emergency admission, we will ensure that we have received any necessary documents from the young person’s local authority, including a risk assessment. Upon admission, a placement planning meeting will be held with the young person’s placing social worker.

Make a Referral

Budwood accepts referrals made via local authorities. Once you make a referral, our team will conduct a matching assessment to ensure that we can provide the young person with the right type of support.

When a placement is offered, we will warmly invite the young person to visit the property to get to meet some of our staff and take a look around their new home before moving in.

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Contact Us

Phone: 01202 925319

Email: office@budwoodltd.co.uk

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We use therapeutic parenting techniques alongside our bespoke C.A.T.C.H ® Model to provide young people with a high standard of support which is tailored to their individual needs.

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Relationships & Behaviour

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Safeguarding & Quality

Understand our commitment to safeguarding, ensuring quality care and continuous improvement in all aspects of support.

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Staff Training & Development

Discover how our staff’s extensive training ensures consistent, high-quality support for young people.

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Support & Independence

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