Supported accommodation in Gwynedd
For Gwynedd commissioners — covering Bangor, Caernarfon, Pwllheli and Dolgellau — we offer culturally and linguistically responsive 16+ placements, with Welsh-speaking staff available where the young person's plan calls for it.
How we work in Gwynedd
Rapid sourcing
Suitability decision within 24 hours for Gwynedd referrals — same-day for genuine emergencies.
Safeguarding-first
Defined escalation routes, trained staff, and the discipline to decline placements that are not a safe match.
Named senior contact
One person who knows your placement — not a switchboard. Gwynedd commissioners speak to a real decision-maker.
Structured reporting
Updates to the allocated worker on a defined cadence, agreed with Gwynedd up front.
Services available in Gwynedd
16+ Supported Accommodation
Solo and shared placements — including care leavers — with structured staff support across Gwynedd.
Learn moreEmergency & Short-Notice Placements
Same-day response capability for time-critical Gwynedd referrals.
Learn moreUASC Specialist Placements
Trauma-informed, culturally responsive UASC placements for Gwynedd.
Learn moreRegulatory position: TIFA Life is not CIW registered — 16+ supported accommodation sits outside CIW scope under current Welsh legislation. Our governance, safeguarding, training and reporting are designed to match or exceed the expectations commissioners would apply to regulated services.
Refer a young person in Gwynedd
Speak to our team — same-day response for emergencies, named senior contact for every active referral.