Semi Independent
Sanctuary 16 is a 24-hour specialist Semi-independent provider for young people
16+ Children Looked After & Care Leavers
We work in partnership with local authorities, the probation service, and social services across the UK to provide a home for young people seeking to live independently. We aim to encourage, educate, and equip our young people with the tools to assist them with transitioning into independence.
Our approach is holistic, systematic, and grassroots-led. We believe the right environment, coupled with the right support and stimulation, can transform young people’s lives, helping them feel happier and more fulfilled.
What to Expect On the Start of Your Placement
Upon placement, the young person is allocated to a keyworker and co-key workers who will begin the induction & welcoming process. The key worker must demonstrate how to use the facility, including fire exits, assembly points, and kitchen amenities, introduce the young person to their new housemates and show them to their room. The Young Person will also be allocated their own space in the kitchen where they can keep their items. The young person will be given a new welcome pack, including a brochure, slippers and some personal care items. The young person will spend time with their key worker going over the rules of the house, complete a risk assessment form and be allowed to settle in.
During the Young Person’s stay, they must abide by the house rules. They are encouraged to use the company’s complaints procedure if they are dissatisfied with the accommodation or service or experiencing harassment or discrimination. We will always try mediation or conflict resolution where relationships are facing challenges. We emphasise independence, and young women are encouraged to resolve issues. In more difficult cases, they can refer to our in-house guide.
Our young people belong to our family, which means every year we take our young people away on an international trip for a week, showing them we value them, we trust them, and we want them to:
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Enjoying and Achieving - enjoy their trip away with the people they know, achieve international independence, and demonstrate and regain trust.
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Making a Positive Contribution - partake in activities abroad that demonstrate positive citizen duties and embrace local culture.
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Achieving Economic Well-being: Learn to understand local currencies and exchange rates while learning the value of cultural economics and experience.
Our residential homes have been designed to be homely, comfortable and welcoming, enabling the young people in our care to feel safe and looked after. We offer everything you’d expect to find in a modern family home, balanced alongside relevant modifications, enabling us to provide the best care for individuals’ needs.
Our bedrooms are single-occupancy, and most have en-suite facilities, providing privacy and tranquillity for each young person we care for. Our residential homes also offer:
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Spacious and comfortable living areas encourage relaxing leisure time
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Communal dining rooms, allowing young people to eat and socialise together where appropriate
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Some homes may have full-time chefs/housekeepers who will oversee the role of providing nutritious meals and catering to suit dietary needs. Where this is not the case, all staff within the home will contribute toward this role along with our young people
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Sporting and other varied equipment to encourage hobbies and activities
Communication & Entertainment:
- Free WiFi
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CCTV
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LCD smart TV in all the rooms
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TV with Virgin TV in the communal area
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*24hrs support
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*Communal Computer
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Dining & Living Room
Comfort and Security:
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Utilities, including washing machine and fully integrated kitchens
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Alarm clock
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Bedsheets and towels
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Fully Furnished Room
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Double Bed
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Personal Iron & Ironing board
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Personal laundry basket, dirty basket and air dryer
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Side Table with lamp
Kitchen & Communal :
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Fridge
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Multifunctional oven
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Microwave
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Kettle
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*Dishwasher
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A comprehensive set of cutlery, dishes, glasses, Pots & Pans
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Personalised & Exclusive own-access cupboards in the kitchen
We provide warm and therapeutic residential placements for young people to benefit from a period of stability in residential care that allows them to re-engage with education and, where applicable, work towards independence/return to family or a foster family.