Direct Access Homeless Hostel (Bridge - Supported Housing) 18-24 Year Olds

Contract relates to the provision of a 26-bed Direct Access Homeless Hostel for young people aged 18-24.

Supported Homeless Accommodation Services assist people to develop the skills they need to live independently and forms a crucial pathway for people, preventing homelessness and promoting independence. It significantly reduces levels of repeat homelessness and tenancy failure, thereby generating financial savings across several budget streams.

The service will provide temporary housing-related support services which deliver interventions that enable homeless people with multiple, complex needs to be assessed, supported,

signposted and moved on in a positive way to appropriate accommodation that meets their needs most effectively.

The Service will focus on providing vulnerable homeless people with tenancy sustainment techniques, supporting sustainment of Service Users health and wellbeing, assistance in accessing other appropriate support services, personal and emotional support, assistance to engage in employment, education, training, volunteering, and supporting the development of the Service User's capacity to live independently.