Supported housing or accommodation may include houses, larger hostels with communal areas, and flats and bedsits. All of Tuntum's shared housing and accomodation is furnished to a high standard and provides communal areas such as lounges, kitchens, gardens and some have training rooms.
In addition to accommodation each resident is provided with the necessary support to move on to independent living. All projects also run social activities and hold regular House Meetings to enable residents to input into the service.
Length of stay varies according to the type of scheme e.g. between 6 and 18 months.
This might include:
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Help when moving on in establishing a support network, furnishing the new accommodation, understanding the tenancy agreement, dealing with utilities etc.
How Supported Housing Works
We take referrals from Local Authorities, Social Services, Probation, Health Services, youth groups, Colleges, schools, voluntary sector organisations such as the Citizen's Advice Bureau and other advice centres. We also receive applications via word of mouth, particularly in our young people's project.
All applicants are offered a chance to look round the Projects, and discuss their needs on an informal basis with staff. Where possible we involve current residents in this.
If the person is still interested they are offered a formal interview. Their needs and the support that Project staff can give are discussed.
Everyone who moves in is linked to a key worker who offers regular support.
We also work closely with other support agencies who may offer additional support to individuals.
Everyone who moves in is asked to agree to a Support Plan which is aimed at developing their individual living skills in order that they move on to more independent accommodation.