Advice, day centre
and hostel services
If you want to stay in this project you cannot apply directly yourself. Look in How to get in below for more information.
81-83 High Street
Referral address
c/o Sandwell Homes Housing Options Team
The Court House
High Street
Birmingham
B70 8LU
Phone
0121 569 2666/5285/2679/2660
Who the project is for ^ back to top
Target group
Young single homeless people aged 16-25 with support needs around independent living skills. Priority to those living within the Sandwell area.
Will not accept
Sex offenders or people with a history of violence.
| Minimum | 16 |
|---|---|
| Maximum | 25 |
| Average | 18 |
How to get in ^ back to top
Referral agencies
Named agency referrals only. Drop-in at Sandwell Homes Housing Options (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) or phone (Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm).
Referral procedure
Only accept referrals from Sandwell Homes Housing Options Team.
Waiting list
Operate a waiting list.
Vacancies
Infrequently.
| Minimum | 6 months |
|---|---|
| Maximum | 2 years |
| Average | 18 months |
Staffing and support ^ back to top
Support services
2 full time and 1 part time staff, 24 hour sleep-in cover. Keywork system (4 residents per keyworker) with up to 2 meetings a week. Care plans with agreed outcomes, reviewed every 3 months. Staff provide help with independent living skills and accessing employment and training schemes. Connexions worker visits as and when required.
Access to move-on
Staff provide advice on move-on options and help with applications, grants and finding furniture. Residents registered with Sandwell Homes. Provide follow-up support for 6 months.
Accommodation ^ back to top
Total spaces
12
Rooms
Flat: 12
£7.05pw required from residents in receipt of benefits.
| Furnishings | Flats partly furnished. |
|---|---|
| Other facilities | Garden, lounge. |
| Food | Self catering. |
| Disabled facilities | Ramp to entrance. |
Rules and policies ^ back to top
House rules and tenure
Residents must take part in care plans and attend residents' meetings. No alcohol allowed on premises. Smoking in own rooms only. Licence agreement.
Resident access
Own key, no access restrictions.
Visitors
Yes, 8am-11pm. No more than 3 visitors at any time. No overnight guests.
User participation
Monthly residents' meetings.
Further information ^ back to top
81-83 High Street provides supported accommodation for 12 young single homeless people aged 16-25 who have support needs around independent living skills. Phone the project for further information on 0121 559 0829.
Group
Black Country Housing & Community Services Group.
Public transport
Rowley Regis train station - 10 minutes walk. Buses 88, 258.