Accommodation and Support
The Centre has 66 units of accommodation. 12 of these units are self-contained flats. 16 rooms are set aside for homelessness nominations made by the local authority. 28 of the rooms are available on a direct access basis.
When a person accesses one of these rooms they will be assessed and be expected to agree to a resettlement plan. The key aims of what the resettlement and support programme entail are highlighted below.
- To seek to empower the service user and facilitate long-term solutions to their housing and support needs.
To identify the best available options for the service user’s rehousing.
To make best use of the housing resources available, as fairly as possible, and without discrimination to those on the resettlement programme.
To ensure that service users referred to other organisations are suitable for those organisations.
To seek to support service users, regarding skills and knowledge required in order for successful move on. Areas include:-
1. Welfare benefits – seeking to maximise the client’s income
2. Training and employment / career choices.
3. Tenancy rights.
4. Cooking / domestic skills – if these are sought.
5. Social skills / networking.
6. Budgeting skills.
7. Coping skills / Basic skills.
To promote positive relationships that overcome isolation and encourage interaction with the wider community.
