24/7 UK Duty Line
Immediate Placement Enquiries for Local Authorities & Social Workers: 0333 090 7559
24/7 UK Duty Line
Immediate Placement Enquiries for Local Authorities & Social Workers: 0333 090 7559
Founded on the core belief that every young person leaving care deserves a safe haven and a genuine chance to thrive, Gentle Steps Support provides compassionate, outcome-focused supported accommodation across the UK.
Gentle Steps Support Ltd is a supported living provider offering accommodation and personalised support to young adults aged 18-25.
Our service provides a five-bedroom supported living home where residents have their own private bedroom and access to shared communal spaces and facilities.
The service is designed for young adults who are developing their independence and may require varying levels of support with everyday living, wellbeing, and their transition towards greater independence
A safe place to grow. A gentle step towards independence
At Gentle Steps Support, our vision is to empower young adults to live fulfilling, independent and meaningful lives, with the confidence to make choices about their future and the support they need to achieve their goals.
We want every young adult who comes through our doors to feel secure, valued and ready to move forward.
We recognise that no two journeys are the same. Every individual has their own experiences, strengths, aspirations, and support needs. Our approach is therefore centered on the person, not a one-size-fits-all model.
We create a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where young adults can grow at their own
pace, discover their strengths, develop practical life skills and make positive choices about their
future.
Our mission is to provide high-quality, person-centered supported living where young adults aged 18-25 feel safe, respected, valued and empowered to take the next steps towards independence.
We are committed to creating a welcoming home where each resident is supported as an individual, with their
own experiences, strengths, preferences, aspirations, and goals.
We do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. We work alongside each young adult to understand what
matters to them, identify the areas where they need support and encourage them to develop the confidence and skills to do more for themselves.
At Gentle Steps Support, our values shape the way we support young adults, the relationships we build and the decisions we make. We believe high-quality supported living begins with respect, trust, compassion and genuine partnership.
We approach every interaction with deep empathy, active listening, and genuine care for each young adult’s personal story.
We treat every young adult with kindness, respect and dignity, recognising their individuality and worth.
We support individuals to make informed choices and have control over their own lives and decisions.
Our ultimate aim is to equip young adults with self-reliance, practical knowledge, and confidence to thrive independently.
We celebrate diversity and ensure everyone feels welcomed, valued and treated fairly.
We help young adults set goals, build life skills and celebrate progress towards positive outcomes.
We maintain rigorous safeguarding standards, secure facilities where every young adult’s wellbeing is valued and protected.
We work alongside young adults, families and partner agencies to provide consistent and high-quality support .
