Accommodation
Training flats
A training flat is to give young care leavers a chance to experience independent living and the responsibilities that come with it.
For young people who are making the transition from foster or residential care,we offer a training flat. The young person can move into this flat for a short period of time, to gain an insight into what independent living is like. At the end of this set period, they will have a better insight into what to expect when they make the permanent move into independence.
Paragon will assess the young person’s, baseline support needs and create an Individual Support Plan to assist their development.
Paragon will work with the young person’s social worker/personal advisor to develop a clear and relevant pathway plan. Set clear boundaries about behaviour, to ensure that young people are kept safe.
Young person’s contributions.
Young people who stay in the flats are asked to pay a nominal weekly service charge that covers the use of utilities such as gas, water, TV licence etc. The electricity is on a meter and will need to be purchased through your stay.
How to Refer
Applications can be made by a social worker and the young person. Please email for an application form or telephone 07506 222514 for further details.
For further information, please get in touch.
How does it work?
The young person will be given the opportunity to live in the flat, for a total of nine weeks, this will preferably be in three, three, week blocks. During their time in the flat Support Staff will help with:
- Finance and weekly budgeting
- Food preparation and maintaining a healthy diet.
- Safety in the home
- Accessing local services
- Communicating with neighbours, guests, and others
- Personal hygiene
- Laundry
- Accessing leisure, social and recreational opportunities
- Problem solving
How this is Achieved
A timetable of training sessions will be completed with the young person’s social worker, foster carers, Paragon support staff and the young person themselves. The program will be tailored around the needs, of the young person and any work or education commitments, ensuring each young person obtains the level of support and help they need.
Who is Eligible?
- Young people in care aged 16 years or over
- Young people soon to be leaving foster care, or residential care
- Young people who have demonstrated they are ready to plan for independent living
- Young people who are willing and able to attend sessions and accept the help and support provided
- Young people who are willing to accept the rules of Paragons Training Flat provision
What is Provided?
The flats are fully furnished and include the following:
- Bedroom; a single bed, chest of drawers and a cupboard
- Kitchen: all white goods, kettle, microwave, sauce pans, pots, crockery and cutlery
- Lounge/diner: seating, dining table, shelving, TV, WIFI
- Bathroom
- Ironing and ironing board
- Bed linen and towels
What is not Provided?
- Personal hygiene products
- Food
- Telephone
For full break down of the costing please contact