St Andrews Community Housing Association SACHA Supported Housing

St Andrews Community Housing Association (SACHA) Supported Housing Service Overview

Introduction to SACHA • St Andrews Community Housing Association (SACHA), is a ‘not for profit’ organisation whose aim is to provide affordable and sustainable housing solutions for young people, single adults and families.

Services Provided ü ü ü ü Supported Housing Monitored Accommodation Staffed Accommodation Temporary Accommodation Long Term Housing Solutions Bespoke Support Solutions Floating Support Move On Schemes

Support Levels § Supported Housing – LOW Support Need This accommodation is regularly monitored by a floating team. The monitoring team will undertake planned, routine and reactive visits each week, including out of hours and weekends. Each Service User receives up to four hours of 1: 1 key work support each week. § Monitored Accommodation – MEDIUM Support Need This level of service provides a greater and more structured staffing presence within the accommodation, including in the evening and weekends. Each Service User usually receives a minimum of seven hours of 1: 1 key work support each week. § Staffed Accommodation – HIGH Support Need This service is designed for Service Users assessed as requiring the highest level of need and is usually provided within 24 hour staffed accommodation. Each Service User usually receives a minimum of fourteen hours of 1: 1 key work support each week.

Eligibility Criteria & Assessment Process • To be eligible for one of our Supported Housing schemes, the applicants must be; ü ü ü Aged 16 -21 years old and homeless or at risk of homelessness Eligible and/or in receipt of benefits Need both housing and accommodation related support • The flowchart below illustrates the assessment process to establish eligibility before a place is offered;

Making Informed Choices § Involvement • All service users are actively involved in the provision of the service to ensure it continues to meet their needs, enhance personal choice, independence and overall well-being. Support is provided to understand the obligations and/or “rules” of the service(s) and other organisations they attend. § Consultation § All services users are regularly consulted on the service they have received so that the overall provision continues to provide an environment which encourages and empowers them to voice their opinions and have a say on how the service operates. § Positive Outcomes § Through continued monitoring, involvement and consultation, each service user is supported to access and maintain/sustain the accommodation and services they need, to ensure that they achieve their planned and positive outcomes

Support Provided v Healthcare: v Specific Needs: v Life Skills: v Financial Management: v Employment, Education and Training: v Social/Hobbies/Community Groups: v Nutrition and Hygiene: v Travel: Registering with G. P, dentist and optician, arranging and attending hospital/medical appointments, sex education and general advice. Support and advice on day to day living, dependency, social integration, responsibility and operating appliances etc. Identifying needs/requirements, locating suitable establishments, assistance to apply, interview, enrol and study guidance etc. Support to take care of themselves and their accommodation, dietary advice, safe cooking, food storage and preparation. Identifying, reporting and assisting with the access/referral to relevant professionals for any specific needs such as health issues etc. Assistance with shopping, budgeting, saving, bank accounts, benefits, economising and living within the provided means etc. Help develop and maintain social activities, explore new hobbies, establishing cultural/religious needs, locating local resources/places of worship and youth clubs etc. Support on planning journeys and getting to and from appointments, college/school etc.

Assessment, Monitoring & Reporting ü Each service user receives an initial assessment to determine their general needs and assist in putting together a support plan. ü All service users receive on-going, regular and structured support that is recorded and used to update the support plan ü A regular update of all service users is provided to the Placing Authority ü Our experienced property and support teams operate 7 days a week and 24 hours a day, to ensure that all service users and accommodation is fully supported at all times

Resources § Approved Provider Status ü We have successfully become an Approved Provider and work with several local authorities and numerous team within them. We currently work within Enfield, Barnet, Haringey, Camden, Islington, Waltham Forest, Essex and Hertfordshire. § Approved Partner Status ü We have successfully obtained Approved Partner Status and work with several other widely accredited Housing Associations, Registered Social Landlords, Supporting People and Care Quality Commission (CQC) approved providers § Office Premises ü Our Head office is based in Palmers Green, Enfield, which is where our governing body, finance and central administration teams are based. Our Service User Support Centre (Central House) manages our allocations and acts as a reception and drop-in centre for all Service Users, Clients and Tenants. Our Service Managers, Link/Key Workers and Housing Officers are all based here, in addition to our training, meeting and Resource Centre. The address is; • SACHA, Central House, 62 -64 Bounces Road, London N 9 8 JS. Tel: 020 8884 5050 • Open Monday to Friday from 9 am to 6 pm, other times by appointment and prior arrangement.