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Who
Can Apply?
Any young person between the ages of 16 and 25 who has a local connection with East Dorset, North Dorset, Poole or Purbeck. Applications will be considered in line with the current Raglan Housing Association Equal Opportunities Policy. How to Apply All referrals should go through the Housing Brokerage Service. The Housing Department, Civic Centre, Poole Tel: 01202 633417 (general enquiries) e-mail: housingbrokerage top |
What We Do
The Quay Foyer provides affordable, secure, quality housing linked to training
and support. Helping our residents gain the skills they need to compete in
the job market and move on into independent living.
Each
young person has their own bedroom, but when first moving in will probably
share a kitchen, bathroom and toilet with at least one other resident.
There are 20 self-contained units with their own facilities, for residents
who have demonstrated their commitment to the foyer.
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Moving
In
On moving in what commitments would residents need to
make?
Residents are expected to live peacefully within the
foyer community, to use shared facilities in a considerate manner
and to look after the building.
On moving in all residents are expected to sign a licence agreement which lays
out legal conditions of stay, to which they are expected to adhere.
As part of the training and support package offered by the foyer residents are
expected to meet regularly with their allocated Keyworker to review and discuss
issues concerning their stay and training.
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How Do
I Know If I'm Suitable?
Staff at the Foyer assess each applicant on an individual basis, taking into
consideration their housing, training and support needs. This assessment includes
a formal interview and applicants will be expected to provide two
references.
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Accommodation is offered to those individuals who will benefit most from the services of the project.
The following aspects of an application are taken into account.
Housing Need: There must be a good reason why the young person cannot continue to live where they are. He/She must have a need for housing and training.
The applicant must have local connections.
Training: The Foyer staff supports and encourages residents in their personal development and training. Applicants are expected to demonstrate a commitment to self-improvement.
Support: The accommodation provided is self-contained and applicants are expected to have basic domestic life skills. However the Foyer staff are available to provide some advice and support.
Risk Assessment: We do not take applicants where there is a likelihood of significant anti-social behaviour; for example those with a history of violence or vandalism.
Who makes the decision?
Two members of the staff consider each application. They will, in turn, present each case to the Foyer Manager for a decision. Applicants will be informed of the decision as soon as possible. When the Foyer has full occupancy, successful applicants will be placed on a waiting list.
If an applicant disagrees with the outcome of the application process they have the right to follow Raglans appeal process.
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Appeals
If you are unhappy with the application process or if you are concerned about how your application has been treated then please send your comments in writing to:
The Manager,
The Quay Foyer,20 Hill Street, Poole, Dorset BH15 1NR
or
Special Needs Housing Manager
Raglan Housing Association
22-24 Oxford Road,
Bournemouth BH8 8EZ
Full details of the appeal process are available from the Quay Foyer Reception.
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