Accommodation
LiveWest - Torbay YP Support & Accommodation Foyer
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Young single homeless or at risk of people aged 16-25 with support need. Must have local connection to Torbay.
Who we cannot help
Only consider those with high support needs, or dependency, that are engaged with services and have a support package
Gender
Mixed
Minimum age accepted
16
Maximum age accepted
25
How to get a referral
Referral agencies
Accept self referrals and referrals from any agency.
Referral procedure
Phone or call in Mon-Fri 9am-5pm for application form, present at Housing Option, all to complete pre referral form then attend a readiness assessment (Interview).
Length of stay
Minimum stay
3-6 Months
Maximum stay
2 Years
Support and accommodation
Support offered
1 x full time tenancy sustainment worker 2 x youth development worker 1 x training and employability development worker on-site Mon-thursday 9am-8pm, friday 9-5, saturday 9-4.30pm night security staff – 5.00pm – 9.00am plus 24 hrs Sat & Sun. Keywork system with meetings at least weekly. Staff provide support around independent living skills and help with access to training and employment and self development
Total spaces
23
Units
4 x single occupancy flats. 8 x 2 bed shared units (own Bedroom / Shower room shared kitchen /living space) 1 x single self contained flat within another scheme 1 x 2 bed flat share within another scheme
Further information
Public transport
Bus 2 minutes walk - Train 10 mins walk