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