A Trusted Partner for Complex Placements
We work alongside social workers, commissioners, NHS teams and other professionals to find the right placement for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health and complex needs.
From high-intensity bespoke care packages to tenancy-based supported living, every placement is planned around the individual’s needs, risks, strengths and long-term goals, with clear communication at every stage.
- Men 18+Adults with a range of needs
- 4 PlacementsWoodford Green home
- 24/7Consistent core team
- LondonAnd beyond
Working Together for Better Outcomes
Good placements depend on good partnerships. We work closely with everyone involved in a person’s care to share information, plan support and review progress.
Social Workers
Working with you to understand the individual, their history and the outcomes you are looking for.
Commissioners & Local Authorities
Transparent, person-centred placements planned around assessed needs and long-term goals.
NHS & CHC Teams
Supporting individuals with complex health and mental health needs, including continuing healthcare.
Hospital & Discharge Teams
Structured discharge planning and step-down support for people ready to leave hospital or ward settings.
Community MDTs
Working alongside psychiatry, psychology, learning disability and behaviour support professionals.
Case Managers & Advocates
Keeping the individual’s voice, choices and wishes at the centre of every decision.
Two Specialist Pathways, Built Around the Individual
From high-intensity bespoke placements to tenancy-based supported living, our services are designed around each person’s needs, risks, strengths and long-term goals.
Bespoke Care Packages
Highly personalised care packages for adults with complex needs who may not have progressed within conventional ward or care environments.
Each placement is developed around one individual, allowing the environment, staffing, routines and support approach to be adapted to their specific needs, with the aim of creating stability, reducing distress and supporting meaningful progress.
Supported Living
Supported living for adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs, helping people live safely and independently within their own homes and communities.
Each person has their own tenancy, with support shaped around their routines, communication needs and goals. A consistent core team can provide support 24 hours a day where required, with staff training tailored to the individual.
An End-to-End Pathway From Crisis to Independence
We support individuals across the full care journey, from urgent stabilisation through to long-term independence and sustainability.
- 1Phase 1
Crisis & Stabilisation
Bespoke, high-intensity placements providing immediate safe environments for individuals in crisis.
- 2Phase 2
Recovery & Intervention
Specialist therapeutic support, including PBS frameworks, DBT-informed approaches and MDT collaboration.
- 3Phase 3
Transition & Step-Down
Structured discharge planning with well-planned transition support, connecting people to community-based services.
- 4Phase 4
Independence & Sustainability
Supported living that is tenancy-based, community-rooted and person-led, with ongoing compassionate support.
Support for a Wide Range of Complex Needs
Our team draws on recognised, evidence-informed approaches, adapted to each individual’s needs, communication and goals.
- 01
Learning Disabilities
Skill development, independence-building, community participation and structured person-centred support plans.
- 02
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Predictable, low-arousal, sensory-informed environments, with support for communication and social development.
- 03
Mental Health
Support for PTSD, bipolar disorder, severe anxiety and depression, with recovery-focused care and resilience building.
- 04
Behaviours That May Challenge
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) frameworks, functional assessments and proactive and reactive de-escalation strategies.
- 05
Personality Disorders
DBT-informed approaches, emotional regulation, distress tolerance and psychologically informed environments.
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Physical & Communication Needs
Mobility assistance, adapted environments, AAC tools and staff trained in non-verbal communication.
What You Can Expect From Us
We know how important it is to have confidence in the providers you work with. These are the commitments we make to every referrer.
Clear Communication
Prompt, honest updates and a clear point of contact throughout the referral and placement.
Individual Assessment
Every referral is considered individually. We only accept placements where we can appropriately meet the person’s needs.
MDT Collaboration
We work alongside the professionals already involved, sharing information and contributing to reviews.
Consistent Core Team
A stable team who get to know the individual, their routines and what helps them feel settled.
Tailored Staff Training
Staff training shaped around each person, including PBS, communication approaches and specialist needs.
Planned Transitions
Structured, well-paced transitions in and out of placements, connecting people to community services.
A Clear and Supportive Referral Process
Referring someone to Empower is simple. Our team will guide you through each step and keep you informed along the way.
- STEP 01
Initial Referral
Send the referral form or contact our team with initial information about the individual.
- STEP 02
Understanding the Individual
We discuss their needs, history, risks, preferences and the support currently in place.
- STEP 03
Assessment
Where appropriate, we arrange an assessment to understand the individual and their support needs in greater detail.
- STEP 04
Considering the Right Fit
We consider whether our home, team and support approach can appropriately meet their needs, and share our decision clearly.
- STEP 05
Planning the Transition
If Empower is the right fit, we work with you, the individual and their family to plan a safe, well-paced move.
Looking for the Right Placement?
Whether you have a referral ready or would like to talk through an individual’s needs first, our team is happy to help you understand whether Empower could be the right fit.