Ofsted registered supported accommodation for 16–18s in Preston
Helping young people build the skills and confidence for adulthood, at their own pace, in a calm and safe home.
Ofsted registered
URN:
Ages 16–18
24-hour staffing
Person-centred plans
What we do
Supported Accommodation Service
At Guided Steps we provide high-quality, person-centred supported accommodation for young people aged 16 and over who are preparing to leave care and take their first steps towards independent living.
Our provision is Ofsted registered and operates under Category 1 placements. We work closely with local authorities and partner agencies to build tailored support packages around each young person’s needs, aspirations and goals. Our homes are designed to promote independence, with en-suite bedrooms, built-in wardrobes and generous communal living areas in a welcoming environment where young people can feel safe and at home.
A calm, safe place to step into adulthood
We bridge the gap between care and adulthood. Support is personalised and practical, covering education and employment, budgeting, cooking, health, emotional wellbeing and everyday life skills. It is built on positive relationships, trauma-informed practice and a strengths-based approach.
Cooking & budgeting
Practical kitchen skills, food shopping and managing money week to week.
Education & work
Support to stay in college, training or employment, including travel and routines.
Health & wellbeing
Registering with services, attending appointments, and support with emotional wellbeing.
Your personal plan
Goals set with the young person, reviewed regularly with their team.
Building independence
Laundry, bills, tenancy skills and everything that makes a first flat manageable.
Moving on
Planning the step into independent living, with support that tapers rather than stops.
Our homes
Small, ordinary houses in residential streets across Preston. Not institutions. One home is open, with two more in development.
In development
Deepdale House
Details to follow
In development
Fulwood House
Details to follow
New homes are added to this page once they are open and Ofsted registered. To talk about upcoming capacity, call 07572 948658.
Meet our manager
Dave Morris
Registered Service Manager
Dave has more than thirteen years’ experience working with children and young people across education and residential childcare. His career began in education, teaching at KS3/4 and KS5, before moving into behaviour management and alternative education, where he developed a passion for supporting vulnerable young people to achieve positive outcomes.
He then moved into residential childcare, progressing from Senior Residential Support Worker to Deputy Manager and contributing to multiple homes achieving Outstanding Ofsted judgements. As Registered Service Manager he leads the staff team day to day and holds responsibility for safeguarding, quality and the service’s Ofsted registration.
Qualifications
Master’s degree
PGCE
Level 3 Residential Childcare
Level 5 Leadership and Management
Placing a young person?
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We talk with you about needs, risks and goals
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We plan a safe, person-centred move-in
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Settled support with regular reviews
Talk to us about a placement
Serving Preston and Lancashire. Email referrals@guidedsteps.co.uk