Every Person Is Different. So Is the Support They Need.
At Empower Care & Support, we provide personalised support for adult men aged 18 and over with a range of needs, circumstances and life experiences.
A diagnosis may help us understand part of someone’s needs, but it never tells us everything about the person. We take time to understand the individual, including how they communicate, what matters to them, their routines, strengths, preferences and areas where they may need support.
Our aim is to provide the right environment and level of support to help each person feel safe, build confidence and enjoy greater choice and independence in everyday life.
Individual Needs
Support starts with understanding the person.
Personal Choice
Listening to what matters to each individual.
Greater Independence
Building skills, confidence and control.
Meaningful Everyday Life
Supporting people to enjoy the things that matter to them.
More Than Support Needs. A Whole Person.
A person is defined by far more than the support they need. Everyone has their own personality, experiences, interests, relationships, routines and ambitions.
At Empower Care & Support, getting to know these things is an important part of understanding how someone wants to live and what good support looks like for them.
What Matters to You
The people, interests, activities and everyday things that are important to you.
How You Communicate
Understanding how you express yourself, make choices and prefer information to be shared.
Your Routines & Preferences
Respecting familiar routines, personal preferences and what helps you feel comfortable and settled.
Your Strengths
Recognising existing abilities and building on skills and confidence.
Your Goals & Aspirations
Understanding what you would like to achieve and what greater independence means to you.
Your Relationships
Supporting connections with family, friends and other important people in your life.
Supporting Adult Men With a Range of Individual Needs.
Our current home in Woodford Green provides specialist support for men aged 18 and over. We primarily support individuals with a learning disability, including people who may have additional or more complex needs.
We recognise that needs can overlap and that every person’s circumstances are different. Our approach focuses on understanding the individual rather than making assumptions based on a diagnosis.
Learning Disabilities
Supporting individuals to develop everyday living skills, build confidence, make choices and work towards greater independence.
Autism
Providing individualised support that considers communication, routines, sensory preferences and personal strengths.
Mental Health Needs
Offering consistent and compassionate support that promotes emotional wellbeing, stability and positive everyday routines.
Behaviours That May Challenge
Taking time to understand the individual, their circumstances and factors that may influence their behaviour, with an emphasis on consistency and appropriate support.
Communication Needs
Understanding how each person communicates, processes information, expresses preferences and makes choices.
Complex and Multiple Needs
Providing personalised support where different needs overlap and affect everyday living, independence or wellbeing.
Additional Circumstances
We may also consider individuals with a forensic background or a secondary diagnosis of personality disorder, subject to individual assessment and suitability.
Our Placement Profile
Every referral is considered individually to determine whether Empower can provide an appropriate environment and level of support.
- MenGender
- 18+Age
- 4Placements
- 24/7Support
Different Needs. One Person Centred Approach.
People may come to Empower with different experiences, abilities and support needs. Some may need guidance with particular aspects of everyday life, while others may require more consistent or structured support.
That is why we look beyond individual diagnoses and focus on understanding how different needs affect the person, what support works best for them and what they would like to achieve.
Understanding the individual may include:
Communication
How the person communicates, understands information and expresses their needs and choices.
Daily Living
The support they may need with routines, personal care, cooking, household tasks and other activities.
Emotional Wellbeing
Understanding what helps the individual feel comfortable, secure, confident and supported.
Sensory Preferences
Recognising environmental or sensory factors that may affect comfort and everyday experiences.
Relationships & Social Life
Supporting relationships, personal interests and taking part in the local community.
Independence & Future Goals
Understanding what the individual would like to achieve and where they want greater choice, confidence or independence.
Finding the Right Support Starts With Understanding the Person.
Finding a suitable placement involves more than matching a diagnosis to a service.
Before support begins, we take time to understand the individual’s current circumstances, needs, communication, routines, preferences and personal goals. This helps us consider whether our Woodford Green home, support environment and approach can appropriately meet their needs.
How We Consider a Placement
- 01
Get in Touch
Share some initial information about the person looking for support.
- 02
Understanding the Individual
We discuss their needs, preferences, circumstances and the support currently required.
- 03
Assessment
Where appropriate, we arrange an assessment to understand the individual and their support needs in greater detail.
- 04
Considering the Right Fit
We consider whether our home, team and support approach are suitable for the individual.
- 05
Planning the Next Steps
If Empower is the right fit, we work together to plan the next steps and develop personalised support around the person.
Good placements begin with good understanding.
We take the time to get it right.
Looking for the Right Support for Someone?
Our team can help if you are a family member, social worker, commissioner, healthcare professional or anyone else involved in arranging support.
Tell us a little about the individual, their current circumstances and the support they may need. We can discuss whether Empower Care & Support could be an appropriate fit and explain what happens next.
Men Aged 18+
Our current home supports adult men aged 18 and over.
Woodford Green
Specialist supported living home in a residential location.
4 Placements
A small, supportive home environment.
24/7 Support
Consistent support from a team who know each person well.