At Ascension Social Care, we understand the pressures faced by families, carers, and local authorities in supporting young people with complex needs. Our Respite Support Service provides a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for young people who require short-term accommodation and care—whether due to a crisis, planned break, or as part of a longer-term care strategy.
Our respite service is designed to offer:
Temporary relief for families or primary carers
Crisis intervention and immediate support in emergency placements
A safe, stabilising environment for young people at risk of placement breakdown
Opportunities for young people to experience a positive and structured setting away from their usual environment
Our respite provision is tailored for young people aged 16+, including:
Young people on the edge of care
Care leavers needing temporary accommodation
Those experiencing instability in current placements
Young people with emotional, behavioural, or social difficulties
Comfortable, homely accommodation at Fortune Avenue
Individualised care planning from day one
Access to key working sessions and emotional support
Structured routines that promote a sense of safety and consistency
24/7 staffing by trained, compassionate professionals
A focus on positive engagement, de-escalation, and continuity of care
Our respite placements are flexible, with durations ranging from a few days to several weeks, depending on the individual’s needs and the referring authority’s care plan.
We are committed to ensuring that every young person who enters our respite care:
Feels welcomed, respected, and supported
Experiences stability and routine
Leaves with a renewed sense of security and personal value
Whether used to prevent placement breakdowns, support family reunification, or allow carers to recharge, Ascension Social Care's Respite Support offers meaningful, measurable care outcomes that place the young person’s wellbeing at the centre.
At Ascension Social Care, we understand the pressures faced by families, carers, and local authorities in supporting young people with complex needs. Our Respite Support Service provides a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for young people who require short-term accommodation and care—whether due to a crisis, planned break, or as part of a longer-term care strategy.
Our respite service is designed to offer:
Temporary relief for families or primary carers
Crisis intervention and immediate support in emergency placements
A safe, stabilising environment for young people at risk of placement breakdown
Opportunities for young people to experience a positive and structured setting away from their usual environment
Our respite provision is tailored for young people aged 16+, including:
Young people on the edge of care
Care leavers needing temporary accommodation
Those experiencing instability in current placements
Young people with emotional, behavioural, or social difficulties
Comfortable, homely accommodation at Fortune Avenue
Individualised care planning from day one
Access to key working sessions and emotional support
Structured routines that promote a sense of safety and consistency
24/7 staffing by trained, compassionate professionals
A focus on positive engagement, de-escalation, and continuity of care
Our respite placements are flexible, with durations ranging from a few days to several weeks, depending on the individual’s needs and the referring authority’s care plan.
We are committed to ensuring that every young person who enters our respite care:
Feels welcomed, respected, and supported
Experiences stability and routine
Leaves with a renewed sense of security and personal value
Whether used to prevent placement breakdowns, support family reunification, or allow carers to recharge, Ascension Social Care's Respite Support offers meaningful, measurable care outcomes that place the young person’s wellbeing at the centre.