Accommodation
St Basils - Conybere Gardens
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Young people aged 16-25 with support needs who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, including couples, singles and single parents, with children up to 24 months. No local connection required.
Who we cannot help
Schedule 1 sex offenders. Arsonists may be accepted if cleared by insurance company.
Gender
Mixed
Minimum age accepted
16
Maximum age accepted
25
How to get a referral
Referral agencies
Referrals from St Basils Youth Hub only.
Referral procedure
Phone St Basils Youth Hub Mon-Fri 9am-5pm or Youthline (0300 303 0099 daily 24 hours daily). Interview, and needs and risk assessment at The Link. Placed on pre-registered list if suitable. When vacancy arises The Link carry out up to date background checks.
Length of stay
Minimum stay
3-6 Months
Maximum stay
6 months - 1 Year
Support and accommodation
Support offered
6 full time staff available 24/7, 1 part-time night worker. Keywork system (12 residents per worker). One boost worker to engage young people in Education, Employment and training. Monthly meetings. Action plans with agreed outcomes, reviewed monthly. Staff provide advice & support around life skills, budgeting, benefits, cooking, hygiene, sexual health and substance misuse, employment, education, training, family mediation.
Total spaces
36
Units
In 8 buildings.
Further information
Public transport
New Street train station - 30 minutes walk. Buses 8, 35, 45, 47, 50.