Type of service: Outreach, Supported living schemes

Service URL: http://www.regard.co.uk/services/connexions

Regard are offering the opportunity to be part of the development of a brand new supported living service for people who have a learning disability, autism or complex need. It will provide 24-hour support, promotion of independence and integration into the community for tenants enabling them to live the life they choose.

Connexion Street is a large building within the town centre that has been developed into two bedrooom, self-contained flats. The property is being completely refurbished to a high standard throughout. The first floor will have two 2 bedroom self-contained flats and on the ground floor there will also be two 2 bedroom self-contained flats. The development is being led by individual need on the ground floor. Everyone living at Connexion Street will be actively involved in all decisions in relation to the running of their home and their personal life. Individuals are involved in:

• Staff matching
• Quality checking and health and safety
• Changes to the living environment
• Self-assessment through person-centred planning
• Integration with the local community, including support to take on part-time work, either paid or voluntary.

We have experience of supporting people with direct payments, self-directed support, personal budgets, individual service funds and privately funded individuals. Referrals can be made via our website page link or via our dedicated referrals telephone number 0800 840 0313.

Aimed at: Adult

Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements

Other specialisms: Learning disability