Accommodation

North Kenton Supported Housing

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Young single homeless people aged 16-21 with support needs. Can take 1 couple. Applicants must have a local connection to Newcastle upon Tyne.

Who we cannot help

People unable to cope with the level of support offered. Depending on the offence of what we will not accept we will look into case by case

Gender

Mixed

Minimum age accepted

16

Maximum age accepted

21

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

All referrals must be made via the Gateway system.

Referral procedure

Applicants need to go to the Housing Advice Gateway for initial interview. Applicant put on Gateway system to be interviewed. External agencies can also make referrals via the Gateway system.

Length of stay

Minimum stay

3-6 Months

Maximum stay

2 Years

Support and accommodation

Support offered

1 full time and 3 part time staff on-site Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Keywork system (6 residents per worker) to provide support to tenants, weekly meetings. Action plans with agreed outcomes, reviewed quarterly. Staff provide support around independent living skills, maintaining tenancies, and access to education and training.

Total spaces

16

Units

1 flat can be used for a couple.

Further information

Public transport

Bus stop is outside of the building. The nearest train station is 5 miles away.