Mary Seacole Housing Association Limited Supported

Resettlement
Mary Seacole
Housing Association
Limited
The Association supports all clients through life skills
training and keyworking to develop skills needed
to move onto private rented accommodation or
social housing. The Resettlement Officer provides
additional support to clients as they move through
the various stages. When they move out of the hostel
setting, support is provided for as long as required
to ensure that they become settled in their new home
and environment.
Training
We have a dedicated Training Unit where
accredited and non accredited courses are provided
primarily to clients and also to staff. The Unit is fully
equipped with 10 computers with the latest software
packages.
If you would like to find out more about
the services we offer or have a query
please get in touch with our head office
or alternatively visit our website
Website: www.maryseacoleha.com
E-mail: maryseacoleha@btconnect.com
Supported Accommodation for Young
Homeless People
Mary Seacole Housing Association’s
aims are:
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To provide supported accommodation to single
homeless people
To provide a high standard working and living
environment for staff and clients respectively
To create an atmosphere of mutual trust and
respect for clients, volunteers and staff
To provide a training and development support
package that is person centred for clients,
volunteers and staff
To liaise with other agencies in order to provide
specialist services as required by clients,
volunteers and staff
To provide support and advice to enable clients
to progress from a state of dependence to that
of independence
To ensure the financial stability of the organisation
MARY SEACOLE INSPIRE AND SUPPORT
YOUNG PEOPLE TO SUSTAIN, MANAGE
AND REACH THEIR GOALS’
Supported Accommodation
for Young Adults
Mary Seacole House
30 - 32 Brantwood Road
Luton LU1 1JJ
Tel: 01582 415651
Fax: 01582 415006
Simply scan this QR code for a direct
link to the Mary Seacole Housing
Association website.
Website: www.maryseacoleha.com
E-mail: maryseacole-ha@btconnect.com
Registered as a Friendly Society 28380R
With Charitable Status.
Introduction
Mary Seacole Housing Association Limited is a
friendly Society with charitable status established in
1986. We provide supported accommodation in six
hostels in the Luton area for young single homeless
people aged between 16 and 35 years.
The clients live together as a community cooperating
with one another and mixing together for the
common good.
Over the years the Association has built up a
formidable reputation in the field of supported
accomodation.
How do I get referred?
All clients are referred to Mary Seacole through
various agencies such as:
• Social Services,
• Probation Service,
• Youth Offending Team,
• Luton Borough Council’s Homeless
Department
• And any other voluntary organisations.
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Self - Referral
The Assessment Process
All applicants referred are assessed at an interview
for eligibility for supported accommodation.
All applicants have a right to be interviewed to
determine their needs and whether these needs can
be met by the service.
After the applicant’s interview, a needs and risk
assessment will be completed. A decision will be
made as to whether accommodation and support
can be offered. The applicant will be informed by
the referring agency of the decision.
If the applicant is offered supported accommodation,
he or she will accept a support package which will
be client centred and part of the License Agreement.
Failure to engage with this support package may
result in a review of the client’s support needs and a
decision will be made as to whether the service meets
those needs. Staff will assist applicants through the
assessment process.
Advice
We offer support & advice to clients in areas of
welfare benefits, housing and debt.
Residents actual experience!
“When I first became homeless I had nowhere to
go but when I moved to Mary Seacole everything
changed, my whole life became different. It was just
like putting on a light in a dark room and I started
living again. Every one showed me what life can
be like, everyone here treats each other like family.
The staff will support you with everything they can
because they see you as part of a family. I think
coming to Mary Seacole is the best decision I’ve
made in my whole life”.
The Support Process
A support plan will be
developed between the
client and their keyworker.
This will enable the client
to develop the skills
required for independent
living.
We work in partnership with local agencies addressing
many individual issues, which a client may be
facing, such as alcohol and drug dependency. All
clients must participate in training and keyworking
to address their support needs as identified in their
application for supported accommodation. Their
support plan will be reviewed regularly. Client
reviews can also be initiated by the clients
themselves. The keyworking sessions would cover
areas such as:
• Budgeting and managing finances
• Independent Living Skills
• Training and Employment
• Education/Literacy and Numeracy
• Vulnerabilities
• Social Activities and Community Links
• Cultural and Faith Needs
Since I came to Mary Seacole over a year ago I
have met many good people and friends I’ve felt
supported all through my stay. I’ve worked towards
my independence and feel wiser than I was when I
first arrived. Mary Seacole has really helped me
and I am grateful for everything that has been done
for me. I am waiting to get my own place soon all
thanks to the charity”.
MARY SEACOLE INSPIRE AND SUPPORT
YOUNG PEOPLE TO SUSTAIN, MANAGE
AND REACH THEIR GOALS