Transitions: Our Support for Young People

At ivolve, we’re one of the UK’s largest adult social care providers, dedicated to empowering people to live fulfilled and active lives. We support people through Residential, Supported Living, and Complex Care services, enabling each person to pursue their interests and explore new ones. With a proactive approach, we plan ahead to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive in an environment they can call home.

Our Strive Model of Support

Strive is ivolve’s unique model of support, centred around helping each person achieve their best. This approach isn’t just about responding to needs—it’s about anticipating them. Through both big activities and small daily goals, we support existing interests and inspire new ones. By understanding each person, we can tailor our support to meet their unique needs and aspirations.

Why Strive Matters

  • Reduced stress and more peace of mind
  • Increased energy and positivity
  • Consistent, high-quality support

Strive makes every day an opportunity for growth, positioning ivolve as a leading provider of compassionate, specialist care.

Co-Production at ivolve: Shaping Services Together

At ivolve, we believe in co-production, meaning we involve the people we support and their families every step of the way. This approach is based on the idea that those using the service are best placed to help design it.

Our goals in co-production:

  • Connections: Building strong relationships with families and carers
  • Opportunities: Creating pathways for people to assess our services or pursue roles based on their skills
  • Innovation: Collaborating on projects to bring fresh, creative approaches to care

Transition Support for Young People and Families

Moving into adult services is a big step, and we’re here to make that journey as smooth as possible. Whether transitioning from home, children’s services, or a residential school, we collaborate with young people, their families, and social care professionals to design pathways that meet individual needs and preferences.

How We Help

  • Personal Care, Health, and Wellbeing
  • Money Management
  • Employment and Volunteer Opportunities
  • Skill Building for Independence
  • Medication and Safety Management
  • Community Integration and Social Activities

Our goal is to ensure each young person finds a supportive environment tailored to help them achieve their ambitions and enjoy life to the fullest.

Empowering People to Shape Their Own Support

At ivolve, we empower people to lead, shape, and improve their own support journey. Our co-production pledge includes key values like:

  • “Nothing about me, without me.”
  • “Who they want, when they want.”
  • “A place I call home.”

Through our Strive Together groups, we offer opportunities for people to directly shape ivolve’s practices and policies, ensuring that their voices and experiences guide our approach.

Our Supported Living Services

Supported Living at ivolve is designed to help people develop independence in a way that suits their individual needs. We work closely with housing providers to create unique solutions—whether through shared living, individual flats, or bespoke designs.

Our Approach

  • Transition Plans: Developed with the individual, family, and social worker
  • Person-Centred Plans: Goals and preferences tailored to each person
  • Flexible Living Arrangements: Including options for those who prefer to live with familiar people
  • Quality Support: Focused on independence in a minimally restrictive environment

How to Get Started with ivolve

Ready to begin your journey with ivolve? Reach out to our referral and assessment team to get matched with a support specialist.

Whether you’re a young person preparing for a new chapter or a family member helping someone find the right support, ivolve is here to make this transition a positive, empowering experience.

Care That Makes a Difference

Learn more about our award-nominated approach to specialist care and support – and how our Strive model helps people live fulfilling, independent lives.