Supported Lodgings Host
Rochdale Council
Rochdale Supported Accommodation Service Supported Lodgings Scheme - Supported Lodgings Host Weekly Allowance of £252 Could you make a real difference to a young person preparing to leave Care? Supported Lodgings offer support to young people aged 16-21 who are leaving Care and enables them to live in a family environment, as they prepare to take their next steps in becoming an independent and successful adult. As a Supported Lodgings Host, you will support a young person to help them learn and build their futures, from practical skills such as cooking, cleaning and budgeting, to support around accessing Education, Training and Employment. To become a Supported Lodgings Host you need to be over 21 years of age and have a spare room in your home. As a Supported Lodgings Host, you are asked to provide support for a young person for up to 2 years or more, depending on whether the young person remains in full-time education or is confident and equipped to live independently in their own property. You don’t need to be a parent, and you can be single, married or in a same sex relationship. You can still work and be a Supported Lodgings Host too. All we ask, is that you are understanding of any issues the young person may have faced and be willing to work with Children’s Services as part of your role. As well as all the practical support, it’s the ‘relationship’ that builds between a Supported Lodgings Host and young person that makes the real difference... ‘They are really supportive, and I have a brilliant relationship with them. I definitely feel I can open up to them about my personal life and spend time with the family. They always try to include me in every family thing which is nice, and they help me with anything I need... (Billy aged 17) You’ll have to go through an assessment to help us get to know you and to enable us to match you with the right young person. Also, there is some mandatory training that we will ask you to complete which will help you in your role as a Supported Lodgings Host and to help you make a real difference to the young person. ‘Its nice being able to help young people to feel ready for the difficult transition to independence and providing them with the stability to achieve their aspirations’ (Claire Supported Lodgings Host) As you would expect, you will receive brilliant support, from our Supported Lodgings Social Worker, which will include regular Supervision. You will have access to the 6 weekly Supported Lodgings Support Group, Supported Lodgings WhatsApp Group, 24 hour ‘On-Call’ support and not forgetting a supportive yearly review. If you’d like to know more about our Supported Lodgings Scheme or you would like to become a Supported Lodgings Host, get in touch: T: 0300 303 1000 W: rochdale.gov.uk/fostering
Location
Smith Street, , Rochdale, OL16 1XU, United Kingdom
Job ID
12637
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