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Supported Living

Supported living for young people aged 16+

North East Supported Tenancies Ltd (NEST) in Wallsend is here to provide support for young adults over 16 leaving care.

Benefits of a NEST flat

A placement in a NEST flat can provide young people with a less dramatic introduction to living independently. Whilst still enjoying some outings and having gas and electricity bills paid, they will be encouraged to live within a food budget of £25/week and will develop some insight into the true costs of heating and lighting etc.

Some of the young people will have staff on-site to give continued care, and some will have carers who visit on occasion or when requested.

Support for mother and babies

At North East Supported Tenancies Ltd, we also provide supervised contact for mothers and babies and we offer floating support.

We are currently planning a fully dedicated mother and baby unit in the future, to help vulnerable young mothers with children and young families.

Tailored support packages

NEST provides young people leaving care with accommodation and tailored support packages.


Accommodation:

 

  • Good quality, fully furnished accommodation in the local area
  • Rent paid
  • Water rates paid
  • All heating and power bills paid
  • £25 per week towards food shopping

What's included in our support packages?

  • Assessment of support needs
  • Assessment of independent living skills
  • Independent living programme
  • Help to register with local GP, dentist and optician
  • Advice on housing rights and responsibilities
  • Help accessing specialist services around substance/alcohol issues, where appropriate
  • Help accessing specialist services around mental health issues, where appropriate

Benefits, employment and health

  • Help applying for benefits and grants
  • Help with budgeting, paying bills and debts including rent arrears
  • Support accessing specialist advice and support agencies
  • Support in accessing employment, training and college courses
  • Accessing welfare rights advice
  • Support accessing furniture schemes
  • Information on local facilities
  • Regular activities
  • Access to health care, leisure, transport and support and activity groups
  • Information on basic home maintenance

Meals and supervised spending

  • Support to plan meals and menus
  • Reports submitted or attendance at LAC reviews and/or Pathway Plan reviews
  • Landlord's reference from NEST on completion of placement
  • Moving-on. NEST can supervise spending of the Setting Up Home grant
  • NEST provide 4 weeks of free support to young people after moving on to help sort benefit entitlements
Contact North East Supported Tenancies Ltd in Wallsend for more details about making a referral.

Our NEST staff

All NEST staff:

  • Are experienced in working with young people in and leaving care
  • Have a minimum qualification of NVQ3 in Childcare
  • Have current enhanced DBS checks
  • Receive regular supervision and training


A service user will be allocated a NEST support worker who will help develop a support plan to address any identified areas of need. Support plans are reviewed at least every 3 months.


Reporting:

  • Regular updates/reports forwarded to the social worker
  • Regular verbal contact with social worker or duty worker
  • Formal reports for, and/or attendance at LAC reviews or Pathway Plan reviews



Contact North East Supported Tenancies Ltd in Wallsend for further details.

Are you a social worker looking for help with supported living for young people?
Contact North East Supported Tenancies Ltd in Wallsend.
Telephone: 07810646020
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