18+ Semi-Independent Living · London

Empowering
Transitions.
Securing Futures.

Turning 18 should be a milestone of independence — not a cliff-edge of support. We provide high-quality accommodation and trauma-informed outreach for care leavers and vulnerable young adults across London.

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East LondonProperties across key boroughs
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LA PartnershipsWorking with local authorities
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Pathway AlignedEvery placement plan-led
18+Age group we specialise in
3Core outcomes per placement
24/7Out-of-hours duty cover
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Quality Accommodation

A portfolio of shared houses and self-contained flats across East London — all exceeding local authority housing standards and maintained to a high standard.

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Outreach Support

Dedicated keyworkers embedded in every young person's daily life — scaling from welfare checks to intensive crisis intervention based on individual need.

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Evidenced Outcomes

Every placement is driven by three measurable core outcomes: Sustainable Independence, EET Engagement, and Emotional Well-being.

Who We Help

Specialist Support for Young Adults Leaving Care

At Uplift Supported Living, we exist for the young adults who have aged out of the care system and need a structured, supportive bridge into fully independent adult life. We understand their stories, their challenges, and their immense potential.

Our provision is specifically designed around the 18+ age group — a critical window where the right support can make the difference between a cycle of crisis and a truly independent future.

  • Care leavers aged 18 and over transitioning from residential or foster care
  • Young adults referred by Local Authority Children's Services
  • Unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people
  • Vulnerable young adults at risk of homelessness
  • Young people stepping down from higher-support placements
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Our Approach

Three Core Outcomes

Every placement we deliver is driven by measurable progress towards three outcomes that equip each young adult with the skills, confidence, and resilience to succeed.

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Outcome One

Sustainable Independence

We teach the critical mechanics of independent living — ensuring young people can maintain safe, secure tenancies and manage their lives with confidence.

Budget management Tenancy rights Universal Credit Domestic skills
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Outcome Two

EET Engagement

We actively break down barriers to economic independence, helping young people define and pursue their career aspirations through education, employment and training.

CV writing Interview prep College applications Apprenticeships
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Outcome Three

Emotional Well-being

A successful transition requires emotional resilience. We prioritise physical and mental health so young people can navigate the complexities of adulthood safely and confidently.

Mental health support GP registration Crisis planning Resilience building
"No one should have to spend life in survival mode — every young adult deserves a platform to truly thrive."
— Uplift Supported Living

Ready to Discuss a Placement?

We work with Local Authorities across London to provide bespoke, responsive semi-independent accommodation packages. Every referral is assessed individually. Contact our team today to discuss availability and suitability for a young person in your care.

About Uplift Supported Living

Built Around the Young Person.
Not the System.

We exist to be the bridge that the care system cannot build a consistent, trusted presence in the lives of young adults as they take their first real steps into independence.

Our Mission

Empowering Transitions.
Securing Futures.

At Uplift Supported Living, we understand that turning 18 should be a milestone of independence — not a cliff-edge of support. Our 18+ Semi-Independent Outreach Provision is specifically designed to bridge the gap between the care system and full adult independence.

Operating primarily across London, we provide high-quality accommodation paired with targeted, trauma-informed outreach support. Our mission is to equip care leavers and vulnerable young adults with the practical skills, emotional resilience, and financial understanding required to sustain their own tenancies and thrive in the community.

"We do not believe in a one-size-fits-all model. Our outreach provision is dynamic, scaling up during moments of crisis and stepping down as a young person's confidence and competence grow."

We work in close partnership with Local Authorities, Social Workers, and Personal Advisors to ensure every intervention aligns perfectly with the young adult's statutory Pathway Plan.

Our Core Values

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Trauma-Informed Care

We understand the backgrounds of the young people we serve and let this shape every interaction, every decision.

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Genuine Partnership

We work alongside — not above — every young person, co-producing their journey to independence.

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Outcome-Focused

Every intervention is tied to measurable progress. We are accountable to outcomes, not just to processes.

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Place-Based Thinking

We locate our properties within the communities young people already know, reducing disruption and promoting belonging.

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Safeguarding First

Safety is non-negotiable. Our entire operation is built around robust safeguarding practices and risk management.

How We Work

Our Approach to Support

Support is embedded directly into the young person's daily life and scales dynamically according to their needs at any given moment.

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Referral & Assessment

We receive a referral from the placing Local Authority and conduct a thorough needs assessment to match the young person to the right property and support package.

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Move-In & Settling

A dedicated transitions manager supports the young person through move-in — making it as smooth, welcome, and structured as possible from day one.

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Keywork & Outreach

Regular keywork sessions address the three core outcomes — independence skills, EET engagement, and emotional well-being — in a personalised, flexible way.

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Positive Move-On

When the young person is ready, we actively support their transition into the Private Rented Sector or social housing — planned, positive, and empowering.

Our People

The Team Behind Uplift

Our greatest asset is our people — experienced, passionate, and committed to low turnover so that young people never have to start over with a new face.

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Director / Registered Manager

Leadership

Overseeing all operations, partnerships, and strategic direction — ensuring every placement meets our rigorous quality standards.

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Senior Outreach Worker

Keywork & Outreach

Leading the keywork team with day-to-day outreach delivery, crisis management, and Pathway Plan alignment for every young person.

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Transitions Manager

Move-In & Resettlement

Dedicated to making every move-in and move-on as seamless as possible — the warm, consistent face for every new placement.

Our Services

Support That Moves
With You.

We don't believe in rigid, fixed-hour packages. Our support is dynamic, person-centred, and responsive — growing or stepping back as each young person's needs evolve.

What We Offer

Outreach Provision Built Around the Individual

Every young adult receives a bespoke package of support — not a one-size template. Delivered by our locally based staff teams, support is embedded directly into the young person's daily life.

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Dedicated Keyworking

Every young adult is matched with an experienced outreach worker who acts as mentor, advocate, and practical guide throughout their journey with us.

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Flexible Support Hours

From daily welfare checks to intensive, multi-agency crisis intervention — outreach hours are tailored precisely to individual needs.

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Tenancy Sustainment

Teaching the mechanics of independent living — tenancy agreements, utility management, rent responsibility, and maintaining a safe household.

In Depth

Explore Our Core Services

Independent Living Skills

A stable, well-managed home is the foundation of everything. Our keyworkers work alongside young people to build the practical competencies needed to run a home — and keep it.

We focus on making these skills habitual, not just taught — so they stick long after the young person has moved on from our service.

  • Understanding and adhering to tenancy agreements
  • Managing utilities, bills, and household budgets
  • Domestic skills — cooking, cleaning, home maintenance
  • Safe and secure home management
  • Navigating Universal Credit and housing benefit
  • Building positive relationships with neighbours and communities

Education, Employment & Training

Economic independence is a cornerstone of lasting stability. We actively remove the barriers that prevent young people from engaging with education and work — providing hands-on, practical support at every step.

  • CV building and personal statement support
  • Guided job searching and application assistance
  • Interview preparation and mock interviews
  • College, university, and apprenticeship applications
  • Maintaining attendance and engagement
  • Broad career exploration and goal-setting
  • Identifying and accessing training courses and grants

Emotional Well-being & Healthy Relationships

Young people leaving care often carry significant emotional weight. A successful transition to independence requires resilience, safe relationships, and access to the right mental health support when it's needed.

  • Registration with GP, dentist, and primary health services
  • Proactive mental health support and signposting
  • Healthy relationship education
  • Crisis planning and de-escalation support
  • Long-term resilience building
  • Social skills and community integration
  • Substance use awareness and harm reduction

Financial Literacy & Money Management

For many care leavers, managing money is an entirely new and often overwhelming challenge. Our keyworkers provide practical, non-judgemental coaching that builds lasting financial confidence.

  • Budgeting and weekly / monthly money planning
  • Navigating Universal Credit and benefit claims
  • Understanding debt and managing arrears
  • Opening and managing bank accounts
  • Saving strategies and financial goal-setting
  • Avoiding financial exploitation and fraud
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Crisis Support & Out-of-Hours Cover

We understand that crisis doesn't wait for office hours. Our out-of-hours duty line ensures that support is always available when a young person needs it most — and that responses are swift, calm, and proportionate.

  • 24/7 out-of-hours duty phone line
  • Emergency placement capacity
  • Individual crisis and safety planning
  • Multi-agency crisis coordination
  • AWOL and missing persons risk assessment support
  • Safeguarding referral and reporting
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Our Accommodation

A Home That Feels
Like Home.

A stable, safe, and well-maintained property is the foundation of every successful transition. Our portfolio is built around the needs of young adults — not just a bed and a postcode.

Property Types

Our Property Portfolio

From structured shared houses to standalone self-contained flats, our properties are concentrated in East London — in the boroughs and communities our young people already know.

Shared Houses

Group Living

Structured multi-bed houses providing a community living environment with keyworker support. Ideal for young people who benefit from peer relationships and on-site oversight as they build independence skills.

Self-Contained Flats

1–2 Bedroom

Standalone 1 and 2-bedroom flats offering greater autonomy and privacy. Suited to young people who have demonstrated readiness for a higher level of independence with floating outreach support.

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Emergency Placements

Short Notice

We maintain capacity for emergency and short-notice placements via Children's Services referrals, with out-of-hours duty cover and immediate keyworker assignment.

What's Included

Every Property Comes With

We don't just provide a roof. Every Uplift property is prepared, maintained, and managed to give young people the best possible foundation.

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LA Housing Standards Compliant

Every property is inspected and maintained to exceed local authority requirements — safe, clean, and ready to move in.

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Furnished to a High Standard

All furnishings, white goods, and basic household essentials are provided so young people can focus on settling in.

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Strategically Located

Properties are positioned within familiar boroughs so young people can maintain existing support networks, education, and employment.

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In-House Maintenance

Repairs and maintenance are handled by our own team — fast, responsive, and without the delays of third-party contractors.

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Broadband Included

Internet access is essential for education, employment applications, and communication — included in every property.

The Step-Down Pathway

From Our Door to Their Own

Our accommodation is designed as a stepping stone — not a destination. We actively plan for and support every young person's move to full independence.

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Placement

Referral from LA. Move into Uplift shared house or flat with full keywork support package.

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Skill Building

Active work on independence skills, EET, and emotional well-being through regular keywork sessions.

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Step-Down

As confidence grows, support is reduced — more autonomy, floating outreach, and reduced keywork hours.

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Move-On Ready

Housing register applications, PRS support, and deposit assistance are arranged in advance.

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Full Independence

Young person moves into their own tenancy — planned, positive, and supported every step of the way.

For Local Authorities & Commissioning Teams

A Safe Harbour in a
Volatile Housing Market.

We understand the pressures facing commissioning teams. Uplift Supported Living is your specialist partner for 18+ semi-independent provision in East London — responsive, compliant, and outcome-driven.

Uplift exists to provide Local Authorities with a stable, high-quality option in a market that is often characterised by inconsistency. By concentrating our properties and experienced staff in East London, we offer the density of provision and continuity of relationships that genuinely make a difference to outcomes.

Our entire model is built around your statutory obligations — Pathway Plans, Leaving Care duties, and the goal of planned, positive move-on into independence. We make your placements work.

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18+Specialist 18+ semi-independent age group
24/7Out-of-hours duty cover for emergencies
3Core measurable outcomes per placement
East
LDN
Properties concentrated in East London boroughs
Why Choose Uplift

What Makes Us Different

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Density of Provision

By concentrating our properties and expert staff in East London, we deliver highly responsive, cost-effective support with zero compromise on safeguarding. Local knowledge means faster, better decisions.

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Continuity of Care

We pride ourselves on low staff turnover, ensuring young people do not have to constantly retell their stories to new faces. Consistency is a therapeutic necessity — not a luxury.

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Evidenced Outcomes

Our ultimate success metric is the planned, positive move-on of a young person into total independence — reducing long-term burden on adult social care and delivering genuine value for public money.

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Pathway Plan Alignment

Every intervention is designed to directly support the statutory Pathway Plan. We work closely with Social Workers and Personal Advisors throughout each placement.

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Dedicated Transitions Manager

Every new placement is supported by a dedicated transitions manager — a consistent point of contact to ensure smooth, non-traumatic moves in and moves on.

What You Get With Every Uplift Placement

  • Named keyworker assigned before move-in
  • Dedicated transitions manager for every placement
  • Properties exceeding LA housing standards
  • Regular written reports aligned to Pathway Plan milestones
  • Immediate and emergency placement capacity
  • Floating support and step-down pathway options
  • Experienced, DBS-checked staff with low turnover
  • 24/7 out-of-hours duty support line
  • Multi-agency coordination and communication
  • Safeguarding-first approach at all times
  • Move-on planning from day one
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Referrals & Admissions

Our referrals team is available Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. For emergency placements, our out-of-hours duty line is available around the clock.

How It Works

The Referral Process

We have made the referral process as simple and fast as possible. From first contact to move-in, we aim to be your easiest call.

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Initial Contact

Call or email our referrals team with basic details. We'll confirm availability and suitability within hours.

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Needs Assessment

We conduct a thorough assessment — matching the young person to the right property and support level.

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Placement Agreement

Documentation is completed swiftly, including the support plan, licence agreement, and move-in logistics.

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Move-In

The young person moves in with their named keyworker in place from day one. Regular reports begin immediately.

Get In Touch

Make a Referral or
Send an Enquiry.

We provide bespoke, individualised accommodation and support to meet the needs of every young person. Our team is ready to help — call, email, or fill in the form below.

Contact Details

We're Here to Help

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Main Office 020 XXXX XXXX
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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Area of Operation East London & surrounding London boroughs

🚨 Out-of-Hours Emergency Line

For urgent placements or crises outside office hours, our duty line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Referral & Enquiry Form

Fill in the form below and a member of our team will respond within one working day.

Areas We Cover

London Boroughs We Work With

We accept referrals from Local Authorities across London and surrounding areas. Our properties are primarily located in East London for close-to-home placements.

Hackney Tower Hamlets Newham Waltham Forest Barking & Dagenham Redbridge Havering Islington Haringey Lewisham Southwark Greenwich Lambeth Bexley Bromley Croydon Westminster Camden & more on request