What is Supported Lodgings?
Trafford Supported Lodgings Scheme is part of Trafford's Children and Young People's Service. The scheme recruits local people - 'Lodgings Providers' who can provide safe, secure and supportive accommodation within their own homes to young people aged 16-21. The young people may be in supported lodgings for a variety of reasons e.g. leaving care, family breakdown, bereavement, risk of harm - but all require emotional support and practical guidance in order to develop the skills and confidence to live independently.
Who can be a Lodgings Provider?
Young people come from all walks of life so we need Lodgings Providers from a variety of backgrounds. You may be:
- A family, single person or couple
- From any ethnic background
- Young or old
- Working or not working
- With or without children
- Heterosexual, lesbian, gay or bisexual
- Disabled or able-bodied
To ensure that safety of young people we carry out a range of police, health and other checks.
Do I need any special skills or qualities?
Being a Supported Lodgings Provider is not about having any particular qualifications but we ask that you:
- get on with teenagers and enjoy their company
- can provide a clean, comfortable room within a safe and secure home
- are warm, caring and patient
- have a non-judgemental attitude
- Flexibility to adapt to the needs of individual young people
- want to help a young person succeed
What's in it for me?
A rewarding experience - being a Lodgings Provider can give you a sense of satisfaction knowing that you are making a positive difference to the life of a young person.
Support and training - The scheme will offer you training and support to help you in your role of Lodgings Provider.
An opportunity to earn some extra money - Lodgings Providers receive financial support.
I am interested, what should I do next?
Anyone interested in applying to become a Lodgings Provider is vetted and assessed to ensure that they can offer a safe and supportive environment to a vulnerable young person.
Who to Contact
The Supported Lodgings Coordinator
Trafford Aftercare Team
71a Northenden Road
Sale
M33 2DG
Email: nancy.blake@trafford.gov.uk
Telephone: 0161 912 3507
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