Supported Accommodation

Accommodation Concern run a supported housing provision for single homeless people that supports residents with a person centred plan including building life skills, preparing for independent living and increasing their confidence through a planned programme of re-settlement once they move on from us. Most people stay with us for between six and 12 months.

We currently have 17 properties in and around North Northamptonshire housing 64 people (Kettering, Desborough, Wellingborough, Irchester) but are taking on new properties all the time.

Each resident has their own room with lock, whilst sharing communal spaces (kitchen, bathroom etc). They are expected to engage with regular weekly support sessions with their Keyworker. Every resident is provided with a new bed pack (new pillows, duvet, sheets and towels), along with a hygiene pack of toiletries and a kitchen pack (plates, bowls, cutlery & cups) on moving into a property. These packs are theirs for them to take with them when they leave, should they wish, as a small contribution to their new home. Residents, together with their Keyworker, identify the areas they wish to develop; which may vary from cooking, basic skills to relationship breakdowns that have led them to become homeless.

Without us most of our residents would usually be street homeless or sofa surfing. Most would struggle to access social housing as they would likely not be considered to be a priority.

Eligibility

All schemes are for single adults who would benefit from a period in supported housing to build the skills necessary to successfully maintain an independent tenancy.

Residents in the property MUST have care and support needs to be able to access the scheme. That is they will have at least one of the following:

a learning disability

a long-term illness/disability or physical impairment

a previous addiction to a substance or alcohol

to have never held a tenancy in their own name

A preference will be given to applicants who have a local connection to North Northants and a level of housing need.

Applicants, where possible, should be deemed “unable to work currently” by the DWP

No pets are allowed at any of our schemes.

All our schemes are provided with ‘move on’ in mind so applicants need to have capacity to maintain their own tenancy after the intensive support finishes.

We anticipate applicants will be with us for a period of between 6 and 12 months.

All applicants must engage with the support/training element of the scheme.

Applicants with outstanding housing related debt will be supported to establish and maintain a repayment plan to ensure they are able to ‘move on’. If this is not adhered to the licence will be revoked.

Note that the following applicants will not be considered for an allocation under this Policy:

Applicants with a history of Arson

Applications with a history of sexual offences

Applicants currently requiring an ongoing high level of mental health interventions and support

The following applicants may be considered for an allocation under this Policy but will need to disclose all relevant details: Any history that is withheld may cause any offer to be withdrawn immediately.

Applicants who have unspent convictions relating to crimes against persons or property, or a history of serious anti-social behaviour

Applicants with substance or alcohol addictions/misuse or who have a recent history of such addiction/misuse

Applicants with a history of mental health interventions and support

How to apply

Landlords

All our properties are leased from private landlords and/or Housing Providers. If you are interested in working with and/or have a property you would like to consider leasing to us, please contact us for an initial conversation. Manager@a-c.org.uk.