Provision of Supported Housing for Single Homeless People

Direct Award to deliver support within supported accommodation to vulnerable adults (over 18) who are currently /or at risk of becoming homeless to prepare for independent living within a settled accommodation setting.

The service objectives shall be to: • prepare Service Users for independent living with the aim to be living without support • reduce the number of Service Users who having previously stayed in supported accommodation; subsequently find themselves in need of such services again- 'repeat Service Users' • facilitate a quicker journey through supported accommodation to regain independence • work closely in partnership with agencies including police, probation services, children's services, home treatment team and others in order to maximise the effectiveness of the scheme • provide anti-discriminatory services offering equal opportunities in all areas of practice • be accountable for the Services provided through regular consultation with Service Users and other stakeholders and participate in quality assurance systems • reduce the risk of the development of additional barriers to becoming independent for Service Users during stays in supported accommodation • ensure that Service Users experience of supported accommodation is positive. • ensure Service Users are able to access independent living arrangements more quickly. • ensure a higher proportion of Service Users exiting Services progress on to more independent/settled living arrangements. • place Service Users at the centre of the individual support planning process. • have a commitment to providing quality Services and ensuring Service User satisfaction. • add social value, having regard to the Public Services Social Value Act 2012 in Sandwell through (but not limited to):  preventing costs to other services such as health (particularly emergency health services), police, and probation services.  social inclusion for Service Users and the representation of homeless services as positive contributors to the life of the Borough  altering preconceptions of those in need of supported accommodation services  opportunities to enlist the support of the local volunteer workforce as well as ex-Service Users in roles where this is appropriate (e.g. peer support or befriending