Accommodation

Evolve Housing and Support - Beacon House

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Young single homeless people aged 16-24 with complex needs, and with a connection to Kensington and Chelsea.

Who we cannot help

History of arson.

Gender

Mixed

Minimum age accepted

16

Maximum age accepted

24

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

Accept referrals from the social inclusion team at RBKC.

Referral procedure

Application form completed by referral agency. Interviews Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Successful applicants must make a benefit claim and move in within 24 hours of an offer of accommodation.

Length of stay

Minimum stay

≤ 2 Years

Maximum stay

2 Years

Support and accommodation

Support offered

8 staff working at the service (3 Support Workers, 3 Support Assistants, Team Leader and Team Manager); minimum 2 staff on site covering shifts 7am to 10pm, night concierge provide waking night covering 9.30pm to 7.30am; Keywork system (5-6 per worker) with weekly meetings. Staff provide support around well-being and self-care, mental and physical health, life skills, education, employment and training. Referrals to specialist support services where appropriate.

Total spaces

16

Units

Studio flats with kitchenette and bathroom.

Further information

Public transport

Gloucester Road, Earl's Court , South Kensington tubes - 5-10 mins walk. Buses 49, 74, 430