Supported Accommodation

King Lane

Location
Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire

Number of beds
4

Type of care
Short Term (3- 6 months), Medium Term (6 – 12 months) and Long Term (12 months plus) supported accommodation for young people aged 16 to 18 who are looked after or care leavers.

Oak Tree Meadows’s 16+ supported accommodation service is for young people aged 16-18 years old for whom the Local Authority has a statutory duty. We work with young people who are:

  • Leaving care
  • Looked after
  • Risk of homelessness

We collaborate closely with local authority partners to provide high-quality supported accommodation managed by a highly competent and well-trained staff team. Our service operates in full alignment with quality standards to ensure young people are empowered as they transition toward adulthood. We recognize every young person as a unique individual, ensuring their wishes, feelings, and identity remain at the heart of their journey.

By adopting a person-centered, strengths-based approach, we support young people in reaching their full potential and improving their life chances. Our home provides a safe, homely environment characterized by emotional resilience, stability, and the development of practical life skills. We are committed to safeguarding every resident through open communication with families and partners, ensuring that support evolves as they move toward successful independence or return to family.

Our Ethos

We are dedicated to providing an exceptional residential supported accommodation service that offers a safe, warm, and nurturing home for young people aged 16 to 18. At Oak Tree Meadows, we celebrate and empower the unique identity of every young person, championing their cultural, ethnic, religious, and social diversity while ensuring they are fully informed of their rights. Our service is designed to support individuals who have experienced varied life paths or may require specialized care for their emotional and developmental growth. We focus on building resilience and providing the tailored support needed for every young person to flourish.

Our Aims

  • We provide a safe, secure, and stimulating environment where young people can build the life skills necessary for successful independence.
  • We work hand-in-hand with young people and those with parental responsibility to ensure everyone is involved in achieving the best possible outcomes.
  • Each young person is assigned a dedicated Key Worker to provide stability and personalized guidance throughout their journey.
  • We empower young people to master practical self-care, health management, and financial budgeting to prepare them for adult life.
  • We support the creation of tailored plans that help young people reach their full potential through meaningful education, training, and employment.
  • By fostering social inclusion and practical skills, we ensure a smooth and confident transition to independent living.
  • We focus on building emotional strength and self-belief, encouraging young people to recognize and grow their own abilities.
  • We support the development of positive, lasting relationships with family, friends, and professionals.
  • We use structured support planning and regular reporting to monitor progress and celebrate every milestone achieved.
  • We actively encourage young people to maintain and strengthen their ties within the local community.
  • Our home is a prejudice-free space where young people are listened to and feel safe expressing their wishes and feelings through a person-centered approach.
  • We celebrate individuality and treat every young person with dignity, focusing on reinforcing their strengths and positive contributions.
  • We continually refine our practices through rigorous evaluation to ensure we provide the highest quality of care.
  • We place the views of young people and their families at the heart of our service, ensuring their voices shape the care they receive.
  • We provide diverse activities that enhance quality of life, build social networks, and reduce isolation.
  • We maintain high expectations for every young person, using regular reviews and provider checks to ensure they have every opportunity to excel.

King Lane

King Lane is a welcoming, modern detached home situated in a quiet and pleasant area of Shobnall, right near the green spaces of Shobnall Park. The property is designed to provide a safe and secure environment for up to three young people, offering a warm and homely atmosphere where residents can relax in a comfortable communal lounge. To support the development of essential life skills, the home features a fully fitted kitchen and laundry facilities, alongside well-maintained shared shower rooms.

Despite its peaceful setting, the home enjoys excellent transport links, with a quick five-minute bus ride providing easy access to the heart of Burton upon Trent. This location offers the ideal balance for young people: a tranquil place to live with the convenience of town amenities, vocational courses, and social opportunities just a short journey away.

Every young person enjoys the privacy of their own spacious bedroom, which we encourage them to personalize with their own belongings to truly make it their own. We respect our residents' independence and privacy by providing individual room keys and ensuring staff follow clear protocols before entering private spaces. Our service is managed by an experienced professional and supported by a dedicated team of qualified workers who are available 24/7 to provide guidance and mentorship. Whether a young person requires specific support hours or more intensive 1:1 assistance, our care is always tailored to their unique Pathway Plan to help them transition confidently into independent adult life.