Accommodation
Home Group - River View
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Single homeless people with support needs, people with mental health issues, ex-offenders and other vulnerable adults.
Who we cannot help
History of Arson.
Gender
Mixed
Minimum age accepted
18
Maximum age accepted
65
How to get a referral
Referral agencies
Accept referrals from any agency but these need to go direct to South Lakeland Council to review first of all. Will accept referrals direct from prison
Referral procedure
Referral form needs completed, all forms must be signed by a professional and sent to South Lakeland District Council to review then they send to Home Group and we carry out background check, Interview, Risk assessment. Require ID.
Length of stay
Minimum stay
3-6 Months
Maximum stay
2 Years
Support and accommodation
Support offered
3 full time support worker staff, 1 full time support coordinator based on site Mon - Sun 7.55am-8pm working on shift rota, 1 full time senior client service manager. 2 full time housing concierge based on site Mon - Sun 7.55pm - 8.am working off shift rota so service is staffed 24 hours. Operate a key work system with compulsory support meetings each week. Support plans with agreed outcomes, reviewed regularly. Staff offer general emotional support and signposting.
Total spaces
12
Units
Combination of flats and bedsits
Further information
Public transport
Bus and railway stations within walking distance of the service