Become a Supported Lodgings host
Hosts come from all walks of life and all kinds of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. It is not about having specific qualifications – just the time, communication skills, understanding and patience that is needed to work with young people and the issues they face.
This may come from personal experiences of being a teenager, or from having contact with young people, for example, through work.
A supported lodgings host will help a young person to:
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- sustain positive employment, further education and/or training
- improve emotional wellbeing
- develop the practical, social and emotional skills needed for independence
- reduce their vulnerability and loneliness and achieve social integration
- reduce their need to stay in unsupported or insecure accommodation
In addition to a great sense of achievement, supported lodgings hosts also receive:
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- a weekly allowance plus room rent per young person they host
- a dedicated support worker to provide ongoing support and guidance
- a detailed training plan
- access to support groups for further support and advice