Supported Lodgings Plus
Contract: Full-time
Pay/salary: £601.20 per week allowance per week, when the young person is in placement with you
Home-based: People working part-time can be considered.
What is Supported Lodgings Plus?
For some young people, there is a need for additional support in their transition to adulthood due to their developmental or emotional health needs.
Supported Lodgings Plus Hosts offer a room in their home and invest their time in a young person aged 16 and above. SLH+ carers help to prepare young people for adulthood and independence by helping to develop their essential life skills, such as cooking, doing laundry, applying for jobs or college, managing money, and planning their future.
This support gives the young person an invaluable opportunity to be empowered to make the best choice for themselves, and to motivate them to start a career or further studies in an encouraging, safe, and supportive environment.
If you enjoy working with young people but know that they sometimes need additional time, attention, and help, then this could be the role for you.
From day 1 of arriving here I have learnt so much. My independent skills are very good - I can cook, budget financially, save money, prioritise bills, and do simple repairs and maintenance (like re-wiring a plug, or putting shelves up). I have completed Level 2 Carpentry and Level 2 Painting and Decorating.
My confidence has gone from very little to amazing. They do not judge me - K & A listen and talk, and the support is fantastic.
Person:Christopher
What being a Supported Lodgings + Host involves
- Offering support, guidance, and a room in your home to a young person in care aged 16+
- Investing time in going with them to interviews or college and making sure they get where they need to be
- Finding opportunities for them to achieve their goals and helping them get there
- Providing support with tasks such as learning to cook a meal, helping to manage their finances, apply for jobs, finish schoolwork, plan for the future or use public transport
What you'll need to be a Supported Lodgings Plus Host
- Carers can be in part-time employment but would need to be available to the young person
- A spare bedroom for sole use of the young person
- The use of a vehicle and a driving license
- No children under the age of 16 living in the home
- A general understanding of (and potentially experience of dealing with) some of the needs and issues facing many young people
- Patience and a commitment to provide a supportive, encouraging and safe environment
What we offer our Supported Lodgings + Hosts
- £601.20 per week allowance, when the young person is in placement with you
- Access to a wealth of training and qualifications
- Our ‘Virtual school’ educational support
- Ongoing, regular support from our team
The support from the team is second to none. You are never alone. There is always someone to listen and give support or advice. They offer training, personal development and above all else, support at all times. I have always enjoyed working with young people but felt I never actually had the time to help them do what I had advised them to do. As an SLH+ carer, I do and the results are amazing!
Person:Nathan, SLH+ carer
Some young people really struggle to follow advice given and can’t do this alone. They need someone to go along with them on that journey. Once they have started and their confidence builds, the changes are amazing and the reward for your time and commitment is to see them go out into the world as an independent adult.
Person:Kath SLH+carer
Find out about fostering events
To find out more about fostering in general, or becoming a Supported Lodgings Plus Host, why not book a space on one of our upcoming information events? We hold both physical and virtual events throughout the year, and aim to provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision.