Services

Full accommodation is provided for the young people who come to stay at Ophelia House. The home is situated within a modern styled 3 bedroom house in the location of Collindale. The house if fully furnished and consists of 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room and dining area, fully equipped kitchen and an outdoor garden space. The house and it’s resources are continually reviewed to ensure high standards are kept throughout the accommodation and provides a positive and warm space for young people to grow and develop.

Upon being referred to Ophelias Supported Living Services each individuals care and support needs are assessed to ensure we can provide the necessary support needed. We have referral process which allows us to understand the needs of the young person and put a care plan in place for them. We understand that all young peoples care needs are not the same and work in partnership with social workers, healthcare professionals, families and other organisations in assisting the individual to gain the best outcome.

For young people who require support services to live independently in the future, the semi-independent training programme is in place to help develop social and independent living skills with support. From managing a daily schedule to household tasks or understanding government forms and systems. The amount of support needed will vary depending upon the the young persons needs and will assist them in working towards self independence where this is possible.

We understand that many of the young people who come to stay with us have often had to face very difficult and challenging times. This could be due to a variety of different reasons such as family backgrounds, negative encounters, trauma or a number of reasons which the young person is left to deal with. If any issues are not addressed and provided with the correct support it can often affect the young persons behaviours, actions and wellbeing.  Ophelias supported living services aim to assist young people in addressing any issues they may face through Therapeutic support and counselling by a qualified behavioural therapist.

We have a very diverse team at Ophelia’s Supported Living, who are passionate about assisting young people to grow and work towards gaining their independence. Having a firm knowledge and understanding of working with young people who are in need of support, our dedicated  and highly trained staff team are positive role models who have a combined experience of over 20 years. Before being offered employment with us each staff member will have undergone checking and clearance with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with the appropriate references taken up.

Staff are on hand at the accommodation 24/7 to provide support and that extra peace of mind to the young people who stay with us. Great care taken to assess referrals in particular, any emergency referrals; to ensure the correct balance/matching within the existing group of residents is maintained. Ophelia’s Supported Living operates and is geared towards working with the young person, using the organisations, assessment, care planning and review system to highlight the areas for working with the young person and specifically the key targets or priorities.

Young people are encouraged to lead active lives as we recognise that hobbies, leisure  and sporting activities plays a key role in the social and emotional development of young person. Each young person placed at Ophelia’s Supported Living is given the opportunity to engage in activities of their choice which can be indoor or outdoor. Young people are encouraged to engage in a hobby, leisure or sporting activity outside of Ophelia’s Supported Living, this could range from swimming and football, to youth clubs, leisure centres and arts.