Welcome to Addington Supported Accommodation: "Your Bridge to Independence."
Welcome to Addington Supported Accommodation At Addington Road, we provide high-quality supported accommodation for young people aged 16–17. Our service is designed for young people living together as a small household where support is delivered in a planned, needs-led way. We offer a safe, stable, and nurturing environment rooted in professionalism and compassion. Recognising our residents as emerging adults, our housing-led approach promotes autonomy, choice, and resilience while ensuring safeguarding remains central.
What We Are Offering
Addington Supported Accommodation offers a comprehensive range of facilities and support services tailored to individual developmental pathways.
Support & Development
- Life Skills Training: Hands-on support for budgeting, meal planning, cooking, and maintaining a clean living environment.
- Education & Employment: Support for college courses, apprenticeships, and work-based learning, including the provision of a laptop and study desk.
- Health & Wellbeing: Facilitated access to CAMHS, counselling, and creative therapies (such as art therapy) to support emotional resilience.
- Mentoring & Coaching: 1:1 sessions focused on financial literacy, life coaching, and building self-esteem
Accommodation & Facilities
- High-Standard Bedrooms: Private rooms furnished to a high standard, which young people are involved in personalising.
- Communal Spaces: A modern kitchen, lounge, and a "Zen garden" featuring fruit trees and flowerbeds.
- 24-Hour Staffing: Direct support from 9:00am to 10:00pm, with a dedicated waking night staff member present from 10:00pm to 9:00am.
- Enriched Activity Programme: Access to gym sessions, sports, cultural trips, and community resources to encourage new interests
Approach to Care
Our ethos is built on respect and holistic care, ensuring every young person is supported to thrive through evidence-informed frameworks.
Trauma-Informed Practice: We use the PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) model to develop trusting relationships and emotional safety.
Behavioural Understanding: We apply the ABC model (Antecedents, Behaviours, Consequences) to understand behaviour and provide proportionate support.
Empowerment & Accountability: We encourage informed decision-making and personal responsibility to prepare young people for successful independent living.
Inclusive Excellence: We celebrate diversity and are committed to proactively promoting every young person’s racial, ethnic, and cultural identity.
Rights-Based Support: We ensure young people understand their rights, providing access to independent advocacy services such as Coram Voice.
