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About In House

A safe place to grow, heal and build a future.

We provide small, family-style supported accommodation in Bristol for young people aged 16–17 who are preparing for independent living.

Our mission

To empower young people to develop the skills, confidence and resilience they need to thrive in adulthood.

We support care leavers and young people at risk of homelessness who need structured guidance, practical skills and consistent emotional support. We do this by combining safe accommodation, structured keywork and a strengths-based therapeutic approach.

Shared lounge with two sofas, a coffee table and a dining area

Seven values we work by

Safety firstPhysical and emotional safety through robust safeguarding and risk management.
Respect and dignityEmpathy, cultural sensitivity and respect for every young person's identity.
EmpowermentInformed choices, life skills and ownership of their future.
AccountabilityHigh standards of governance, transparency and compliance.
CollaborationPartnership with young people, families and professionals.
Growth and learningContinuous development for staff and young people alike.
Voice and participationYoung people shape their home, their support plans and the service.

How we work

Every member of our team is trained in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), with ongoing consultancy to keep practice consistent. It's built into every keywork session, routine and skill-building activity.

  • Strengths-basedScaling, exception-finding and goal-setting tools.
  • Trauma-informedPractice that promotes safety, trust and stability.
  • Outcome-focusedProgress tracked and reported to local authorities.
  • Multi-agencyClose work with social workers, health and education.

Our leadership

Zarqa WaseemRegistered Manager

Over 10 years leading services for young people in the UK, and more than 25 years in health and social care.

Zarqa holds a qualification in Management in Health and Social Care and has extensive experience in regulated services. She oversees every placement, staff training, compliance and quality assurance, with specialist knowledge in safeguarding, risk management and youth development.

Nathan McIntoshDirector and Nominated Individual

Nathan founded In House and leads its governance, HR, safer recruitment, compliance and safeguarding frameworks, with a focus on building a service culture where staff and young people thrive.

Ofsted registered under the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023. URN 2824105
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