Young People Supported Accommodation

Description

Milton Keynes is a growing city, experiencing significant growth in our population with an increase in the number of children looked after by the local authority. Demand for supported accommodation placements in Milton Keynes is forecast to increase driven by young people entering care in late adolescence, increasing numbers of separated migrant children being accommodated under the National Transfer Scheme, and the need for young people to transition from other placement settings to independent living in preparation for adulthood. The local authority intends to commission a range of accommodation-based support services for young people aged 16-25. The services will provide low, medium and bespoke support with pathways/lots primarily for 16/17 year olds, separated migrant children and 18+ care leavers. We are also keen to explore what the market can offer for dual registered services (Ofsted & CQC) that support and promote shared independent living for young people that will transition into adulthood with support from adult social care. The key objective of the services is to provide young people with the skills to live independently.