About Us

Introduction

Renaissance Supported Housing provides accommodation with tailored support to young people aged 16 to 21 years, leaving care and 16 to 18 years, estranged from their parents/carers.

We recognise some of the challenges facing young people, in particular care leavers such as:

• A large number of young people become homeless due to a lack of support
• A disproportionate number are in the youth justice system
• A large number of young people who are offered permanent accommodation are not equipped with the skills necessary for independent living, and as a consequence lose their home prematurely
• A large number leave the care system with few or no qualifications

At Renaissance Supported Housing we aim to empower and equip young people to overcome these challenges and support them into independence by meeting their individual needs and offering a high quality support service.

Aims & Objectives

Renaissance Supported Housing aim to work in partnership with young people, Local Authority services and other agencies to:

• Provide a high quality support service to young people
• Provide a safe environment for young people to learn the skills necessary for living  independently
• Help young people make the transition to independence in a planned and supportive way

All our staff foster an awareness of the needs of young people, whilst assisting them in gaining life skills, confidence building and raising self- esteem; through individual support sessions, house activities, and group work.

Our objective is to provide a holistic approach to working with young people and responding to their expressed needs. Services are needs led, innovative and flexible. It is imperative that all assessments and care plans are based on collaboration between the young person, family, and or relevant agencies involved. Our work promotes respect for all individuals and recognises the diversity of our residents.

Staffing

Renaissance Supported Housing employs a diverse staff group with a wide range of skills and experience. All staff are fully referenced and required to provide enhanced DBS Clearance prior to commencing employment.

Accommodation

Our houses are maintained to a high standard comprising of modern cooking facilities. The kitchens are equipped with cooker, microwave, fridge freezer, kettle, toaster, sandwich maker and washer dryer. All houses also have well maintained gardens. 

Bedrooms are fully furnished and young people are provided, with bed linen, towels, alarm clock and their own kitchenware when they move in.

Residents are expected to do their own laundry, cooking, and tidying of their rooms and communal areas. However training and support in carrying out the above tasks will be provided by support staff.

All young people are provided with keys to their own room and exit doors.
Young people also receive a resident’s handbook providing everything they need to know about living at Renaissance Supported Housing; as well as a comprehensive induction within their first two days in placement.

A telephone is available to residents for incoming calls only, however they will be able to make 999 emergency calls. Residents can purchase telephone cards from local shops in order to make personal calls. Calls to Social Workers or other professionals can be made from the office telephone, upon request to support staff.

 

Health & Safety

Health

Renaissance Supported Housing adopts a proactive approach to health. All young people are supported to register with a GP, Dentist and Optician within the first two weeks of their placement.

 

Safety

• All our houses meet current health and safety requirements 
• A fire detection system is fitted; which is inspected and tested at regular intervals
• An electrical certificate is provided by an NICEIC registered electrician, confirming that all electrical wiring comply with current regulations 
• All electrical appliances are either new or tested annually in line with current regulations
• A gas safety certificate is provided by a gas registered engineer, confirming all gas appliances comply with gas safety regulations
• All project staff and residents receive a comprehensive induction to all Renaissance Supported Housing Health and Safety Policies and Procedures upon arrival
• All support staff go through a rigorous recruitment process, DBS clearance and must provide satisfactory employment references

Equal Opportunities

Renaissance Supported Housing, work with young people from a variety of cultural, religious and racial backgrounds.  We endeavour to respond to these differences and take them into account within all our policies and procedures.

We are committed to challenging all forms of discrimination and its destructive effects.