Supported Accommodation

Single homeless people with low/medium needs.

We currently have 12 properties in and around Kettering, Desborough, Wellingborough, Irchester and Northampton but are taking on new properties all the time.

Each resident has their own room, whilst sharing any communal spaces (kitchen, bathroom etc) and is expected to engage with regular weekly support sessions with their Keyworker.

Everyone is given a bed pack on move in (new pillows, duvet, sheets and towels, along with a hygiene pack of toiletries and a kitchen pack (plates, bowls, cutlery & cups)

These packs become our clients to they can take them with them when they leave us as a start for their new property. Most people stay with us for between six and 12 months

Each person will, together with their support worker identify the areas they wish to develop which may vary from cooking, basic skills to relationship breakdowns that have led them to become homeless.

Without us most of our residents would usually be street homeless or sofa surfing. Most would struggle to access social housing and would likely not be considered to be a priority.

Eligibility

• All schemes are for single adults who would benefit from a period in supported housing to build the skills necessary to successfully maintain an independent tenancy.
• A preference will be given to applicants who have a local connection to North Northants and a level of housing need.
• Applicants, where possible, should be deemed “unable to work currently” by the DWP
• No pets are allowed at any of our schemes.
• All our schemes are provided with ‘move on’ in mind so applicants need to have capacity to maintain their own tenancy after the intensive support finishes.
• We anticipate applicants will be with us for a period of between 6 and 12 months.
• All applicants must engage with the support/training element of the scheme.
• Applicants with outstanding housing related debt will be supported to establish and maintain a repayment plan to ensure they are able to ‘move on’. If this is not adhered to the licence will be revoked.

Note that the following applicants will not be considered for an allocation under this Policy:

• Applicants with a history of Arson
• Applications with a history of sexual offences
• Applicants currently requiring an ongoing high level of mental health interventions and support

The following applicants may be considered for an allocation under this Policy, but will need to disclose all relevant details: Any history that is withheld may cause any offer to be withdrawn immediately.

• Applicants who have unspent convictions relating to crimes against persons or property, or a history of serious anti-social behaviour
• Applicants with substance or alcohol addictions/misuse or who have a recent history of such addiction/misuse
• Applicants with a history of mental health interventions and support

How to apply

Contact us for a referral form or to discuss any potential referrals