The Accommodation.
Berwick Youth Project has 2 Supported Accommodation properties in Berwick. They offer 11 bedsits for young
people aged 16 to 25 living on their own for the first time, or who have experienced difficulties whilst managing their own
home.
The Support.
Our Supported Housing Team provide residents with the support they need to learn some of the basic skills needed
for living independently.
The residents are encouraged to participate in activities and learning opportunities
which will help then to get and keep their own place. Training is specific to each resident's individual needs but typically
includes cooking, cleaning and managing money etc.
Home safety is an important area for all the residents. By working
with Berwick Fire Station a course is provided for all residents. The course helps young people to become more aware of the
potential fire hazards within a home and what they need to do to keep safe.
Email the Supported Accommodation team.
More contact details
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Who
can apply?
Anyone can apply for the Supported Accommodation providing they meet some of the following
criteria:
1. Aged between 16 & 25 years old
2. Are in housing need
3. Would genuinely benefit from
building independent skills in a shared environment
4. Can cook for themselves
5. Realistically, will be able to
move on to their own accommodation after their agreed stay period in the Supported Accommodation, usually between 6 and 24 months
FAQs
Q.
Is that where the 'druggies' live?
No. As part of our selection process, any person who has been identified
as having a drug and/or alcohol addiction will not be offered a place, however they may be referred on to services who may
be able to help.
Q. Who might need Supported Accommodation?
It depends on each person. Mostly it is for someone who can't be at home, for whatever reason and who is not
yet ready for independent living. It may also be used by young people who live in the country and need to access more central
transportation in order to get to college etc.
Q. How do I apply?
Easy, just contact us either
by telephone, email or in person and staff will explain the process to you and make an appointment for you to meet the housing
team. If you are currently working with another agency, then please speak to them and they can make the referral for you.
Referral forms are available on request from the Housing Team
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