What we offer at Roxeth Gate

• Accommodation
• Children's Activity Classes

Accommodation

Our housing and community scheme on Roxeth Hill, Harrow was opened in 2006. The scheme is a partnership with Christ Church Roxeth and has come about thanks to help from Harrow Council.

The site provides high quality supported housing for local young people, along with a variety of other community activities.

An exciting programme of Children's Activity Classes in our purpose built activity studio. For details please click here.

Find out about the Children's Activity Classes by contacting Theresa on
07817 109535 or e-mail tessodonoghue@blueyonder.co.uk

Roxeth Gate Hostel

The hostel comprises of 42 flats, of which 28 are studio flats (two studio flats specifically cater for disabled residents) with shared bathroom facilities and 14 are one-bed flats.

All rooms are fully furnished to include a bed, wardrobe, table and chairs. They each have their own kitchen fully equipped with cooking appliances and utensils, where residents are expected to prepare and cook their own meals.

Who the Service is for

• Men and Women aged 16-35 years
• Single or teenage mother with one child (for accommodation purposes)
• Those capable of basic personal care
• Those with low to medium support needs to include:-
  
  
  • A learning difficulty
  • Mental health problems (low risk)
  • Physical disabilities which do not preclude access to the facilities
  • A history of non-violent drug or alcohol abuse.
  • Criminal records and on probation
  • HIV/epilepsy or other physical illness
  • Refugees
  • Be pregnant or a teenage mother
  • Homeless

Applicants must be prepared to participate in our support programme. The service is open to people of all faiths and those of none and regardless of their sexuality, race, creed or culture.

The Hostel cannot accommodate people who:-

• Have a physical or learning difficulty, which renders them unable to use the accommodation without assistance.
• Are identified by a referring agency or the assessing officer as having a significant and/or recent history of violence or abusive behaviour, arson or sexual offences.
• Need assistance with bathing or other significant assistance with personal care.
• Need staff involvement in the administration of medication

Accessing the Service
Referrals are accepted from:

• London Borough of Harrow>
• London Borough of Hillingdon>
• London Borough of Ealing>

Referrals are made between 9am - 4pm Monday to Friday.

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Staffing
Staff can give advice and information on budgeting, finding health care, counseling/support groups, training, and employment opportunities. They also help with benefit claims, job search, and involvement in social activities in and out of the hostel.

Services Provided

Our support workers are able to give advice on:

• advice and information on budgeting
• accessing appropriate health care
• counseling/support groups
• training and employment opportunities
• assistance with benefit claims and involvement in social activities both within the hostel and in the wider community.

Some specialist staff also assist residents by providing:

• basic skills tuition
• computer courses
• employment skills including interview techniques
• CV building and job search
• ESOL classes
• practical living skills

It is recognised that residents particularly from ethnic minority groups, may require assistance when communicating in English. In such circumstances support is provided and where necessary, access is given to interpreters either directly from internal staff or external agencies with which the YMCA has contact.

Where appropriate, other professional agencies are asked to provide any specialist support that may be needed to enable a resident to remain at the hostel.

Facilities Provided
Communal facilities include:

• residents lounge
• quiet room
• training room
• laundry room

Find out more about this project or discuss other opportunities in Harrow by contacting:

Martin Williams
Development and Partnership Manager
Telephone: 020 8832 154
Mobile: 07909 533 913
E-mail: Martin Williams