Supported Accommodation

The Whitehaven Foyer provides a safe place for young people to live, learn and make the transition to independent adulthood.

Whitehaven Foyer provides supported accommodation for young people. There are 19 units available ranging from shared flats to self-contained accommodation. These flats are located over 3 floors and each flat has its own bedroom, bathroom and living space, some have their own kitchen and others have access to a well-equipped communal kitchen, laundry facilities as well as free Wi-Fi.  The flats are brand new and finished to an extremely high standard.  With controlled access to the flats via a “fob” system, CCTV and night staff on site – a safe and secure environment is top priority.

Something for something

The Whitehaven Foyer offers a “something for something” deal for young people aged 18-25 who are in housing need.  Offering personal development and other services that enable young people to reconnect with learning, increase their employability, improve their health and wellbeing and develop their potential. Tailored to individual needs, customers will be encouraged and inspired to recognise their strengths and use these to help plan for their future.

Life in Whitehaven Foyer

As a young person living at Whitehaven Foyer, you will meet regularly with experienced staff who will be able to help you with lots of things to enable you to achieve success. This could include:

• reconnecting with your family
• independent living skills
• access the correct benefits and maximising your income
• accessing further education and training
• applying for and maintaining work
• dealing with physical and mental well-being
• developing confidence and self-belief

Whatever is important to you – we will help you achieve your goals!

You will be able to explore ideas, uncover hidden talents and develop your ambitions. We work very closely with a range of agencies and partners to provide a great service and ensure you have access to what you need.You will be encouraged to take responsibility for your own actions and development. We have an excellent in-house tenancy programme that you will be required to take part in. This will give you the opportunity to learn and develop your skills in respect of managing your own home and give you some skills to deal with and influence visitors.

Apply for accommodation

This accommodation is commissioned by Supporting People. To be eligible to be considered for supported accommodation you need to meet the following criteria:

be aged between 16 and 24 years
be homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
be motivated and ready to engage in making positive changes in your life

Foyer Referral Application Form

If you are 18 years old or over, please click here for a link to the referral form for supported accommodation, however if you are 16 or 17 years old please contact us for assistance in applying as the process is slightly different.