Health and social work services

Tender description

The scheme known as, Ty Cornel, is located in the Grangetown area of Cardiff, it is supported accommodation with physical adaptations for an identified group of single homeless adults with a range of social, physical, substance misuse and mental health related difficulties. The provider will be responsible for the provision of the personal domiciliary care and the housing related support services within the scheme to those people who are eligible. The scheme known as, Ty Cornel, is located in the Grangetown area of Cardiff, it is supported accommodation with physical adaptations for an identified group of single homeless adults with a range of social, physical, substance misuse and mental health related difficulties. The building is owned by Taff Housing Association and consists of 6 bedrooms for tenants. There are 2 ground floor wheelchair accessible bedrooms with en-suite facilities and four first floor bedrooms with en-suite facilities. In addition, there is a fully adapted kitchen, living room and dining room with turning circle and a through floor lift between ground and first floors and facilities for staff. 6 people currently reside at the scheme. Taff Housing Association, as the Registered Social Landlord (RSL), is responsible for a number of services provided within the building, for example building maintenance. There will be an Agreement between Cardiff Council and the RSL, which sets out the respective rights and responsibilities of each party. There will also be a formalised agreement between the Provider and the RSL, which will set out in some detail, the roles and responsibilities of each party. The agreement between the provider and the RSL must also confirm that the provider on behalf of the RSL carries out accommodation-based support; failure to do this could affect the amount of housing benefit payable. The provider will provide the housing management function for the scheme. There will be an expectation for the provider to liaise with the RSL on a regular basis in order to maintain a seamless provision of the delivery of the care and support services. The provider will be responsible for the provision of the personal domiciliary care and the housing related support services within the scheme to those people who are eligible. The provider will arrange an on-site team to deliver both services. The scheme will have a staff presence 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The extent of the services required will be dependent on the varying needs of the individuals which will be identified through initial and ongoing needs assessments The provider will effectively manage the delivery of high quality, reliable, cost effective, person centred services providing value for money. The provider will put the people using the service at the heart of service delivery.