Accommodation
Riverside - Towers Point
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Single homeless people with low support needs aged 18+. Prioritise applicants moving on from Regent House and those with a local connection to the Medway area.
Who we cannot help
The service is not staffed every day, so some caution has to be exercised when accepting customers. Children may visit if a family member lives at the service, so the accommodation is not suitable for those who may pose a risk to them.
Gender
Mixed
Minimum age accepted
18
Maximum age accepted
99
How to get a referral
Referral agencies
Most referrals from Regent House with the agreement of Medway Council. If there are unfilled vacancies from this source, Medway Council will refer.
Referral procedure
Current customers at Regent House will be referred by their support worker, with their agreement, and interviewed at Towers Point. External applicants can approach Medway Council and book a housing advice appointment. Referrals sent to Towers Point by Medway Council are considered in a priority order determined by the Council.
Length of stay
Minimum stay
None
Maximum stay
1 Year
Support and accommodation
Support offered
Support worker available 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Out of hours support from Regent House 01634 829789. Support meetings at least fortnightly. Provide support around independent living skills, budgeting, benefits, education, training and employment, developing interests and hobbies, managing relationships and dealing with anti-social behaviour. Signposting to other agencies as necessary.
Total spaces
15
Units
Self-contained one bedroom flats (bathroom, bedroom, living room and kitchen). Shared laundry facilities.
Further information
Public transport
Rochester railway station – 20 minute walk. Bus routes available to/from Chatham and Strood – 20 minute walk away.