About Supported Living Services (Kent) Ltd

Mission Statement

We will never knowingly refuse anyone the right to move forward to independent living in a fully supported environment.

Our aims and objectives

Our key aim is to provide accommodation for 16+ young people moving from residential or foster care and young adults with learning disabilities. To develop their transition through our outreach team to full independent living.

To achieve our aims we have set a number of objectives including:

Accommodation

Providing good quality furnished accommodation which offers reasonable levels of comfort, homeliness and privacy. Also offering flats out in the community.  These would be through private landlords the client would complete the minimum short term tenancy timescale of 6 months, with a view to the client recieving a reference from us and where appropriate signing the tenancy over to them with the initial deposit for their disposal.

Support
Helping new young person settle into the accommodation; being available to discuss day-to-day problems as they arise for the young person; advising residents on financial and practical issues in relation to their housing, including payment of rent and claiming benefits; encouraging and guiding individuals to develop a structure and pattern to their lives allowing them to lead more independent lives; and providing emotional support when needed.

Move and Resettlement
Move on and resettlement: assist residents in finding more appropriate long term accommodation; assisting with preparation and planning for the move; Assisting with the actual move where needed.

Training/Employment
To find training, employment or higher education through our in house personal adviser.

Location

All units are located near the town centre and public transport is easily accessible.

Socialising

All clients are encouraged to access local facilities, sports programmes, and groups relevant to the client. Young adults with learning disabilities are able to attend a number of discos in Kent which are specifically for those with learning disabilities.

Referrals

Referrals are made to Supported Living Services through Social Services departments. All service users must have a pathway plan and risk assessments prior to placement being offered.

We will also accept a referral if you have access to private funding.

If you are interested in a placement with Supported Living Services please click on the Referral Application Form link and return the form to us.

Referral Application Form

For more information please click on the links below:

Service Users Handbook

Placement Agreement

Tenants Agreement Outreach

Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement Shared House