About us
A Supported Living Provider With Purpose
Kenwood Supported Living was founded in 2025 by experienced professionals with lived experience and a deep understanding of complex needs. We exist to provide safe, person-centred supported living for adults with autism, learning disabilities, and mental health needs. Every plan is tailored to the individual, and our team has experience supporting a range of additional or complex needs. Our approach puts a strong emphasis on independence, co-production, and care that reflects real lives.
Rooted in Experience, Driven by Values
Founded in 2025, Kenwood brings lived-experience leadership, modern governance, and a mission to deliver safe, empowering supported living across Sheffield.
Our story
How Kenwood Supported Living Began
Rooted in lived experience, professional care insight, and a commitment to independent living
Created to Fill a Critical Gap
Kenwood was founded in 2025 by Katie Louise Jenkinson to meet the growing need for high-quality supported living services for adults with autism, learning disabilities, and mental health needs. We also support people with additional or complex needs as required.
Led by Lived and Professional Experience
Katie brings both personal lived experience and frontline care leadership. This rare blend drives real-world understanding and compassionate support.
Built for Co-Production and Progression
Kenwood delivers flexible, co-produced pathways from crisis accommodation through to long-term independence, supporting people at every stage.
Commission-Ready from Day One
Designed with CQC frameworks, local authority partnerships, and governance standards in mind. Kenwood is built to deliver measurable outcomes.
Our values
What Guides Our Work at Kenwood
Our work is guided by the INSPIRE values. Seven principles that shape how we support people and how we show up for our community.
We embrace new approaches to care, building modern, effective services around people’s evolving needs.
We provide a safe, supportive environment that helps people grow, rebuild confidence, and reach their full potential.
We focus on what people can do, not just what they need. Strengths are the foundation for independence.
We intervene early, reduce escalation, and work proactively to keep people safe and supported at home.
We collaborate with community partners, families, and professionals to provide joined-up, holistic care.
We support people to regain skills, build resilience, and move toward greater independence at their own pace.
We value lived experience, embrace diversity, and deliver inclusive care rooted in dignity and respect for all.
Our mission
Empowering Lives, Every Day
Supporting adults with complex needs to live with dignity, independence, and purpose. We do this through personalised, safe, and progressive supported living.
Empowering Independence
We help people set meaningful goals, build daily living skills, and regain confidence at their own pace.
Delivering Safe, Regulated Care
Our team follows robust CQC-aligned systems to ensure every person receives high-quality, well-led support.
Working in True Partnership
We collaborate with local authorities, health teams, families, and the individual to co-design every support plan.
Reducing Crisis, Enabling Progression
From temporary accommodation to long-term stability, we provide structured pathways to independence.
Our team
Meet the Leadership Team
Led by experience, united by a commitment to quality care
Katie Louise Jenkinson
Registered Manager & Director
Mohammad Ali Akbar
Nominated Individual
