Some people need additional support to manage and keep their own home. The Council also administers specifically designed accommodation for the same purpose.

Schemes

Our supported housing schemes are spread over six sites, accommodating up to 125 families or single people:

• Baileys Farm Gardens - 12 units
• Baileys Farm House - 12 units
• Evelyn House* - 16 units
• Tyndale Gardens* - 17 units
• Underwood House - 19 units
• St Ives Court - 37 units

* In partnership with Westlea Housing Association

Assessing the Resident

We will conduct a risk assessment and work with the resident to assess their need and plan their support.

This will be followed up after the resident has settled into the scheme to ensure that any problems are identified and solved.

The provision of accommodation alone will not address the underlying issues faced by the vast majority of the residents in the Supported Housing Schemes.

Benefits

Supported housing aims to:

• Develop or sustain an individual's skills to live independently and safely in their own home
• Provide support to prevent homelessness or tenancy breakdown
• Have an agreement between the service provider and the user with agreed objectives

Types of Support

Each resident has a support plan tailored to their particular needs and could include any of the following:

• Setting up a tenancy - understanding their rights and responsibilities.
• Money matters - help to claim benefits and manage budgets to make sure rent and bills are paid.
• General housekeeping - support with everyday things, such as shopping, cleaning, preparing food, doing laundry etc.
• Social support - to find out about social and leisure activities in the community and how to get involved.
• Practical support - for example to access college, local transport and jobs.
• Emotional and physical issues - someone on hand to talk to and help resolve problems.
• Accessing additional support services - contacting Health/Social Services, Alcohol and Substance misuse services.
• Any other issues connected with the maintenance of their tenancies.

Types of Accommodation

Accommodation consists of safe and supportive housing from self-contained bedsits to three or four-bedroomed houses.

Restrictions

Support must be related to the maintenance of the tenancy and does not include personal care.

Further Information/Contact

Please contact Supported Housing Co-ordinators.