BEYOND ACCOMMODATION

If you’re homeless, the first thing you need is somewhere safe to stay.  But a Hyped house is more than just a place to call home.  It’s somewhere we can help you regain control of your life.  We provide support to help young people prepare for their future so they can fulfil their potential.  Read on to find out about the support you can expect from Hyped. 

Key-working

Within 24 hours of moving into a Hyped property, you will be allocated a key worker. Your key worker meets with you at least once a week and is your main source of support while you live with us. 

Your key worker completes a ‘needs assessment’, which identifies the areas of your life you need support with.  You and your key worker then draw up a support plan, which sets out how we will work together to help you achieve your goals.  Sessions with your key worker also look at other things to improve life skills – such as budgeting or education options.

While you are living with us, there will be other Hyped staff you can talk to.  The number of staff at each house differs.  For example, at a high support house, staff are likely to be on hand 24 hours a day.  At a low support house, staff visit you in your home – although there is always a member of staff you can contact in an emergency, whatever the time of day. 

House routines

When you move in, you sign an occupancy agreement.  This is a legal agreement outlining the conditions you must follow while you live with us.  There will be house rules or routines so the house is safe and comfortable for you and the other residents (for example; keeping shared areas tidy and not playing music too loudly).

There are regular house meetings so residents and staff can raise issues about things that concern them or improvements that could be made.  They are also an opportunity to plan fun things to do together. 

Social activities

When you live in one of our houses, we want it to feel like home.  Staff and residents regularly organise activities that are about having fun and relaxing – things like take-away evenings and film nights; cooking a meal together or playing pool. 

Improving skills

If you’ve been out of education, training or work for a while, it can be hard to get back into it.  We help residents find their way towards their goals.

We also provide opportunities to help residents develop life skills, which will help them prepare for living more independently.  We run lots of workshops and sessions about different topics – from cooking on a budget to improving writing skills.  And, because we have signed up to AQAs (Assessments and Qualifications Allicance), it means you get a formally recognised qualification for taking part – great for building up your CV!