Accommodation

Ipswich Housing Action Group - Accommodation Project

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Single People who are currently Homeless with low to medium support needs. Local connection preferred but not essential. Can accept couples with non-dependent children.

Gender

Mixed

Minimum age accepted

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

Referrals can be made either by contacting us direct and we will take you through the application process or by applying via the Suffolk Housing Related Support (HRS) on line form www.suffolk.gov.uk/hrsaccess.

Referral procedure

Help with referrals is available Mon – Fri, 9am – 4.30pm (office closes at 5pm). Interviews are held between the above times. Successful applicants are asked to maintain contact to ensure we have up to date information e.g. phone number. Viewing will be arranged with ihAg worker when suitable vacancy occurs.

Length of stay

Minimum stay

None

Maximum stay

2 Years

Support and accommodation

Support offered

The team comprises of 6 front line workers whose role is to provide Housing Related Support across 14 houses. The houses have allocated workers who visit the property on a regular basis but are not based on site. Their aim is to work alongside people to allow them to move on in a positive way into accommodation that suits their needs. This involves everyone having a support plan which is person lead and reviewed and updated regularly or when changes are needed. The workers will look at key areas of support with the person such as income maximisation, health and wellbeing, life skills, tenancy sustainment with the focus of allowing people to move on in a sustainable way.