Supported Living

Malvern Hills Foyer

Malvern Hills Foyer at the base of the Malvern Hills, provides supported accommodation for homeless young people in Worcestershire.

The Foyer offers a safe and secure environment for up to 21 young individuals who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. The service is designed to support those with additional needs to access, maintain, and sustain independent tenancies in general needs accommodation. 

The facility operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Life skill sessions are provided to young people to support them in developing the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully transition into and maintain a tenancy. The sessions focus on two key areas: 'managing a licence' and 'managing a tenancy.' These sessions are delivered in-house and can be customised to address specific needs of each individual.

Malvern Hills Foyer is suitable for single young people for up to two years who:

• Have no dependent children residing with them
• Are aged between 16 and 21, or up to 25 years if they are Care Leavers
• Have a connection to Malvern Hills or Wychavon, although applications from outside the area may be considered
• Are in receipt of Universal Credit and/or legacy benefits
• Require housing-related support
   

The services and amenities provided by Malvern Hills Foyer include:

• A tranquil setting with convenient access to local amenities and transportation links
• A part-furnished en-suite room for personal use, along with shared facilities such as a lounge, kitchen, IT/training room, and laundry area
• Parking facilities
• A secure environment with door entry systems and CCTV surveillance
• A dedicated team of Youth Development Coaches available on-site 24/7 to deliver housing support and guidance
• Life skills training aimed at equipping residents with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful independent living and tenancy sustainment

Somers Park Avenue

Somers Park Avenue is a small house-sharing facility comprising three self-contained studio apartments for individual occupancy and a small communal lounge for social interaction. Conveniently located within walking distance of Malvern Link, it offers easy access to transportation and local amenities.

This accommodation is designed for single young adults who have limited housing options, including those at risk of homelessness or currently experiencing homelessness. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to engaging with housing support services to develop the life skills necessary to maintain a tenancy independently. Referrals for Somers Park are received from Wychavon and Malvern District Council.

Eligibility criteria for Somers Park include:

• No dependent children residing with the applicant
• Age between 18-25
• A local connection to Malvern Hills District (applications from outside the area may be considered)
• Ability to receive Universal Credit and/or legacy benefits
• A demonstrated need for housing-related support 

Somers Park offers the following features:

• Central location within walking distance of local amenities and transportation links in Malvern Link
• Secure entry system
• A partially furnished private room with a kitchenette and en-suite bathroom, as well as access to shared facilities including a communal kitchen, laundry area, and lounge
• Life skills training aimed at equipping residents with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful independent living and tenancy sustainment

Bath Road

Bath Road is a small residential block comprising 12 one-bedroom flats, situated within walking distance of Worcester City Centre. It offers customers their own self-contained apartments for up to two years.

The service is designed to support young people to access, maintain, and sustain independent tenancies in general needs accommodation. There is a dedicated Youth Development Coach onsite 3 days per week. 1-1 Life Skill sessions are provided to young people to support them in developing the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully transition into and maintain a tenancy. These sessions are delivered in-house by our team and can be customised to address the specific needs of each individual. Referrals for Bath Road are provided by Worcester City Council.

This accommodation is suitable for single young people who:

• Have limited housing options available, are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness
• Have no dependent children residing with them
• Are aged between 18-25
• Have a local connection to Worcester City, although applications from outside the area may be considered
• Are in receipt of Universal Credit and/or legacy benefits
• Require support related to housing management

Bath Road offers:

• A central location within Worcester City Centre, close to amenities and transport links
• Secure access with CCTV surveillance
• Off-road parking on a first-come, first-served basis
• A fully self-contained, part-furnished one-bedroom apartment available for up to two years
• Access to housing-related support services
• Life skills training aimed at equipping residents with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful independent living and tenancy sustainment