Floating Support

Tenancy Support Scheme

North Shropshire District Council work with Stonham Housing Association to provide a Tenancy Support Service.

Referrals are made by North Shropshire District Council to Stonham Housing Association for homeless people to go onto the Tenancy Support Scheme.  The applicant has to agree to be referred to Stonham Housing Association but if the applicant refuses consent then they may not be accepted for the scheme.

North Shropshire District Council will complete an initial assessment form which will highlight if the applicant requires the following help:

-         Help in setting up and maintaining a home or tenancy

-         Developing domestic/life skills

-         Developing social skills/behaviour management

-         Advocacy, advice and liaison

-         Help in managing finances and benefit claims

-         Emotional support, counselling and advice

-         Help in gaining access to other services

-         Help in establishing social contacts and activities

-         Help in establishing personal safety and security

-         Supervision and monitoring of health and well being

-         Supervising or monitoring medication

-         Peer support and befriending

-         Help finding other accommodation

-         Help maintaining the security and safety of the dwelling

-         Good neighbour tasks

-         Cleaning of own rooms

-         Liaison with Probation Services

-         Risk assessment

North Shropshire District Council will complete a Risk Assessment Form for Stonham Housing Association and provide details to them of any voluntary or statutory agencies which are involved with the applicants eg, Community Mental Health Team, Substance Misuse Team etc.

Stonham Housing Association will then confirm if they are able to accept the referral from the Council.  If they feel individuals are too high risk then North Shropshire District Council will work with other agencies to resolve the individuals problem.