Purpose of the service
Providing an adaptive facility…

…for the young people that we work with. Our highly experienced staff will support young people with complex needs to gain skills, in an approachable and friendly community setting, which they require to make a successful transition to adulthood. Young people entering our service will develop self-reliance, self-care and independent living skills, which allow them to make informed and age appropriate decisions to prepare for a successful future.

Services we provide

Headway Housing provides semi-independent accommodation for young people aged 16-18. Each young person’s package is specifically tailored to the individual, based on the needs of their care plan and the required outcomes of their pathway and future progression.

The building

Headway Housing is a 6-bedroom fully furnished terraced property located close to the city centre. The service is 50 meters away from Bradford College and the University of Bradford. The accommodation is situated within a vibrant student and family environment, close to local amenities and major transport networks. In 2018 the property was fully refurbished to the highest standard with each room offering modern studio style ensuite facilities including contemporary kitchens and bathrooms. The accommodation provides a training kitchen, community dining area, training and a therapy room. On arrival each young person will be provided with a starter pack which will include essential toiletries, bedding and kitchen equipment.

Why not contact us?

To discuss our service/fees or to make a referral please contact the Service Manager on 01274 413988.

Alternatively you can complete a form by clicking on the button below and we shall get back to you as soon as possible.

Who it's for

The young people we accommodate and support, have varying needs which may include:

Autistic spectrum disorder
CSE Child Sexual Exploitation
Attention deficit disorder
Self-harming behaviours
Challenging behaviour
Moderate learning disabilities

Drug and alcohol abuse
(UASC) Unaccompanied
Asylum-Seeking Children
Mental health issues
Gang involvement
Criminal behaviour

Sexualised behaviour
Attachment Disorder
Grooming
Missing
Family breakdown
Trafficking

SUPPORTED LODGINGS

Do you have a spare room?

Have you ever thought about offering your home to a young person in need?

Headway Housing are looking for Supported Lodgings hosts in your area. With our support you can make a real difference to a young person’s life. All we ask is that you are able to provide a safe, comfortable environment and work with the young person to develop daily living skills with the support of Headway Housing workers and their leaving care worker.

HOW THE PROCESS WORKS

Headway housing will visit you and discuss the
role of a host, we will chat about why you want to
be host, the process of becoming a host and how
we can support you to ensure the success of your
placement.
We will go through an assessment process to
ensure suitability this involves an enhanced DBS
and health and safety check.
We will discuss any concerns, or expectations you
or your family may have.

We will then begin the matching process; this is made easier by our previous visits as by this time we will have got to know you and will be able to ensure that your placement matches your expectations and lifestyle.
Next a meeting will be arranged with the young person, leaving care and Headway housing worker to ensure everyone is happy to move forward.
We will then agree a move in date.
As a host you will receive weekly payments
of around £170.

Headway Housing will be with you every step of the way, ensuring you feel supported, you will have a named contact that you can get in touch with 24/7 safe in the knowledge that we are working alongside you to ensure success.

For further information and an informal chat:
Faye Johnson
01274 413988

Safeguarding & Staffing Policy

We understand our responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all people we work with.

Safeguarding

Any incidents which may undermine the welfare of a young person will be dealt with, in line with our robust Safeguarding/Child protection policies and procedures and in line with any other relevant company policies. Our policies and procedures are designed in accordance with the principles set out in “Working Together To Safeguard Children (2018)” and in line with the Bradford Children’s safeguarding Board (BSCB) and West Yorkshire Consortium Safeguarding Children Procedures.
All staff with access to young people will be subject to an enhanced DBS check

All staff with access to young people are made aware of our safeguarding procedures during induction training and their awareness continues to be regularly assessed during on-going supervision and training. In accordance with the requirements of the Care Standards Act 2000, we ensure that all staff employed by the organisation receive annual training in Safeguarding and Child Protection.
All staff are responsible for ensuring that all incidents which present a potential risk of significant harm to a young person in our service are reported immediately to the Child Protection Designated

Person. They will then refer directly to LADO, to the Local Authority’s children’s social care, and the placing authority social worker as appropriate. This referral will be followed up in writing.

Headway Housing will work in partnership with all relevant professionals and processes to identify, assess, manage and reduce risk to young people. We will work proactively to support the development and implementation of plans to achieve this and actively participate in strategy discussions and other formal and informal processes.

Staffing Policy

The Company is committed to provide the highest quality of support to the young people in placement. It is, therefore, extremely important for us to attract the ‘best people’, to be able to deliver a sophisticated level of support that young people, parents and Local Authorities would expect. The process of recruitment will consider a range of selection techniques, in addition to direct interviews.

All staff will be required to work with vulnerable young people in a semi-independent accommodation setting. Therefore, the appropriate suitability of the applicant regarding specific jobs will be a major area for consideration. There must be a clear match

between the person specification, requirements of the job, and the persons appointed. We welcome candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds; regardless of race, culture, gender, age, sexuality and national origin.

The company will strive to recruit experienced and well qualified staff at all times to fill vacant positions and will not compromise on the requirements for a post simply for the sake of filling a position. All staff recruited will be subject to an enhanced level DBS check, a comprehensive induction/training programme and access to high quality and up-to-date supervision, annual appraisal and opportunities for professional development.

For referrals, contact our Service Manager today

Our Services

Purpose of the service Providing an adaptive facility…