NCC1019 Supported Accommodation for Care Leavers and Young Homeless

Single occupancy accommodation is required for eligible young people at risk, often with complex needs, in all areas of Northumberland. There will be different levels of support offered depending upon the needs of the individual young person and whether this is categorised as not applicable, low, medium or high.

This will provide accommodation and support for eligible young people who are at significant risk or who are homeless. The service will provide intensive support to prepare the young person for independent living and to access education and training. The level of support would be based on assessed need but the expected minimum would be 5 Hours per day with overnight support available across the group setting.

The ability to purchase additional floating support on an hourly basis to meet the needs of young people in single occupancy accommodation is required. This support may be offered to supplement lot 3 or it may be purchased on a stand alone basis to support young people residing in properties owned or rented by NCC or by a third party.

This will provide eligible young people with a room in a home environment and the support and guidance of an appropriately assessed adult or adults living there.