OUR PURPOSE

Our purpose at Foundations Youth Support Services is to provide a high standard of accommodation and a supportive environment that facilitates positive journeys to independence for care leavers.
We aim to ensure young people are able to make informed decisions concerning their present and future so they can achieve a successful transition into independence. We promote the development of resilience, respect and self- reliance so that young people have the foundations to function well in adulthood.

ABOUT US

We are not just another semi-independent accommodation provider. Here at Foundations we help transform lives through our robust residential services. We take a holistic approach towards our resident’s development and never lose focus of core values of being non-judgmental whilst providing empathy and care. We pride ourselves in working closely with a Children & Young Peoples Consultant who is a qualified social worker with years of experience in building systems that support the safeguarding of young people.

We employ a qualified psychotherapist & counsellor who plays a large role in structuring our exciting activities and intervention to ensure maximum positive impact and engagement. We accept each person as a unique individual and work with them so they can feel safe, secure and inspired to lead fulfilling lives. At Foundations we believe that in order to offer an outstanding service, the needs of the individual must lie at the heart of everything we do.

Foundations Youth Support Services are proud of a few of our principles

Working closely with professionals

We are committed to Networking, multi-agency collaboration and bench marking best practices to ensure we evolve with the needs of the young people we serve.

YOUNG PEOPLE FEEL: LISTENED TO

We believe the best way to help young people feel understood is by ensuring they can see their needs being addressed by both our staff and services. That’s why the design of our service is informed by young people’s feedback and experiences along with the support of our care experienced staff.

YOUNG PEOPLE FEEL: PART OF SOMETHING

At FYSS young people choose something to campaign about. This gives residents the opportunity toget involved in fundraising, positive protests and other projects that help to build a sense of purpose. Mohammaed participated in a fundraising event and cycled 50 miles raising over £100 for The Children’s Society and said ‘It made me feel empowered, it’s like I was able to be a part of something bigger than myself’

Our young people receive a bespoke intervention tailored to their individual needs supported by a team of staff who are fully committed to understating and therefore allow them to make informed decisions about their care.
Foundations want to inspire and nurture young people’s potential as we would our own children. We advocate on their behalf so that significant others understand their behaviours and have the same shared aspirations as we do.

At Foundations Youth Support Services, all young people placed with us get good quality accommodation. We don’t believe in ‘one size fits all’. We understand that we need to earn trust and respect by being reliable, safe and having caring staff who can get to young people gradually. We won’t assume how they feel – it’s up to them to tell us when the time is right . All our work is informed by a Pathway Plan, with an Action Plan to help achieve it. Our Futures programme is just one of the actions and has an engaging curricumlum targeted at preparing for independent living and adult life. We work in the following areas : Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Enfield, Havering, Hariengey & Hackney.

SERVICES

Semi Independent accommodation & Support
Our semi-independent homes are staffed 24 hours a day by a member of our highly trained staff who build strong professional relationships with the young people.
Our staff team assesses and document every aspect of the young person’s daily living to establish their level of independence and what areas require support to develop.

OTHER YOUTH SUPPORT SERVICES

Outreach

Our Community Outreach service aims to provide individually-tailored support for those young people in their own homes when they

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Mentoring

Vibe is our bespoke mentoring programme. We link our trained volunteers who are professionals from all walks of life.

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Careers Guidance

There are many industries that most people would never think of getting into unless they have a relative doing something similar.

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Advocacy

Young people involved with social services have a right to an independent advocate. Foundations offer individual advocacy, Information,

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FLOATING SUPPORT ACCOMMODATION

24 HOUR SUPPORTED ACCOMMODATION

CONTACT US

Address: Foundations Youth Support Services Ltd
Head Office – Kemp House, 160 City Road, London EC1V 2NX
info@foundationsyss.co.uk
0208 058 7055


To get a copy of our referral form

referrals@foundationsyss.co.uk

If you are interested in joining the team email a copy of your CV to

careers@foundationsyss.co.uk