Supported Living Schemes and Floating Support for Adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism

Tender description

This service will provide care and housing related support to adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. The accommodation element is not required as it is already in place. The Contractor will work co-operatively with the housing provider, with a housing management agreement where relevant. The Contractor will work with individuals to:-Maintain tenancies Provide person-centred care and support, which takes full account of diverse needs and lifestyle choicePromote Service User choice, well-being and safetyPromote people’s independence by focusing on abilities and encouraging people to be as self-directing as possible.Be responsible tenants and manage their home environment.Manage finances and maximise income/benefits.Encourage access to employment/education.Engage with relevant professionals, i.e. care managers, health workers.Estblish and sustain effective social support.Reduce health inequalities by: - maximising access to health services, income, learning and work Lot 1: This service will provide care and housing related support to adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. The accommodation element is not required as it is already in place. The Contractor will work co-operatively with the housing provider, with a housing management agreement where relevant. The Contractor will work with individuals to:-Maintain tenancies Provide person-centred care and support, which takes full account of diverse needs and lifestyle choicePromote Service User choice, well-being and safetyPromote people’s independence by focusing on abilities and encouraging people to be as self-directing as possible.Be responsible tenants and manage their home environment.Manage finances and maximise income/benefits.Encourage access to employment/education.Engage with relevant professionals, i.e. care managers, health workers.Establish and sustain effective social support.Reduce health inequalities by: - maximising access to health services, income, learning and work.Support Service Users with personal care.Support Service Users to be as independent as possible and to help them avoid loneliness and isolation.Be aware of potential situations of abuse and take appropriate steps to prevent this.