PADSTONES WHAT WE OFFER
WHAT DOES PADSTONES OFFER? Safe accommodation in small units with 24-hour supervision, move-on accommodation, landlord/landlady service and floating support throughout the Thames Valley. WHERE IS THE ACCOMMODATION? There are two fully staffed residential units. In Burnham, Bucks - Reedham House can accommodate up to nine people grouped in three flats. In High Wycombe, Havenfield houses up to eight young adults. All of these units are supported twenty-four hours a day, three hundred and sixty-five days a year. For those with reduced needs for support following a period in one of Padstones' main accommodation units, two move-on flats are available, housing up to five young people. WHO IS IT FOR? Young people aged 16-19 who are stranded with nowhere suitable to live. PADSTONES is not a hostel, nor just a place to sleep. It is a place where they can start to get their life together. WHAT DOES A RESIDENT GET? g A safe, secure environment - No one is allowed in without the Duty Officer's permission. g Their own one-to-one Keyworker and there is someone on hand day and night to help sort out problems. g Practical help - with form filling, dealing with agencies, housing, benefits, etc. g Emotional support and guidance, and where needed counselling can be arranged. g Careers Advice - help with life skills, education, job choices and training options. HOW DO I MAKE A REFERRAL? It is essential that adequate background information about the young person be shared with us. We provide a referral form for this purpose. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? The referral is discussed with regard to suitability and appropriateness in accordance with Padstones’ Policies and Procedures. DECIDING SUITABILITY Padstones offers high support accommodation to young people, many of whom are vulnerable. All referrals to us will have to fulfil our accommodation criteria. WHO CAN’T WE ACCEPT? In brief, anyone with a history of persistent violent outbursts, criminal damage and long term offending. Habitual drug abuse or serious alcohol habit. Sex offenders, arsonists and those with severe mental health problems and or learning difficulties. MY REFERRAL FITS THE CRITERIA, WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? That depends on the immediate need. If the young person has no place to go then an emergency bed may be available. The cost of this is £15 per night. Otherwise a date and time for interview will be offered. WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY BED? This is accommodation offered on a temporary basis for a period of up to 7 nights. The accommodation is fully furnished with bed linen provided on a self-catering basis. The occupant will receive £5 every other day for food. Cleaning materials etc are provided. Referrals can only be accepted up to 11.00 p.m. GENERAL INFORMATION Those who are accepted as residents at Padstones do not get an easy ride. They have to make a strong commitment to helping solve their problems. They must sign up for education or training or actively seek work. They must agree to undertake Keywork sessions, which include practical living skills, emotional support. They have to abide by the house rules, including a strict curfew. All residents take responsibility for keeping their accommodation clean and tidy. Rents are payable and depend on income and status. All residents make a contribution to the rent. The accommodation is single room with shared use of bathroom, kitchen, lounge and laundry facilities. Padstones has a Floating Support and Outreach Worker who is available for those who have a housing related need or support in their present accommodation. HOW CAN THE ACCOMMODATION BE ACCESSED? Initial enquiry to the duty officer at any of our two projects.
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