Guidance and help to manage your home  

Do I qualify for help?   

You qualify for help from our Supported Housing Team if:

• you live in the Wakefield district and
• you would benefit from guidance and help to manage your home.

How long is support provided for?   

We aim to promote independence in our clients, so we only provide support for up to two years.  

How much support we give you depends entirely on your individual needs and circumstances and we will assess this in the initial interview with you.  

Once we have made this assessment, we will assign a Support Worker to you and we can agree a Support Plan to suit you and your needs. This Support plan details the support you need and how often we plan to visit you.  

We can revise and change this support at any time to meet any change in your circumstances and your support needs.  

How can the Supported Housing Team help me?  

Our services include:  

• money management and budget planning
• sorting out rent arrears
• bill payment
• maintaining or starting energy supply to your home (gas, water, electricity)
• maintaining the upkeep of your home.
• supporting people with mental health problems to get extra priority for housing
• putting you in contact with specialist agencies and organisations that deal with issues including:
  • drug and alcohol abuse
  • mental health and counselling
  • housing repairs and maintenance
  • mobility
  • health and social care
  • debt
• supporting victims of domestic violence
• installing domestic violence alarms
• providing 24 hour emergency housing for victims of domestic violence
• helping you make the most of your local community including:
  • education and job training
  • local health services (doctors and dentists)
  • legal services
  • making the most of your leisure time
  • locating local amenities such as the Post Office

If you feel our service could benefit you please contact us via the link under 'Also in'.