Providing Supported Lodgings
Could you be a Provider?
We have a wide range of clients who require supported lodgings and so we need a wide range of providers. You could be:
- Married, with a partner or single
- Young or old
- From any ethnic background
- Working or not working
- With or without children
- Home owner or tenant
The only restrictions are:
- You must have a spare room in your home
- You must be in good mental and physical health
- There must be nothing in your background that would suggest that any person placed in your care could be at risk from harm or abuse
Please note: To ensure the safety of our clients we always carry out a range of police and other checks
What skills are required?
The main requirements are:
- Patience
- Tolerance
- Flexibility
- Plenty of common sense
- The desire to make a difference to someone's life
We will talk to you about your past experience, both professional and personal, as it helps us to paint a picture of what you can offer. We will aim to facilitate any training you need and to provide ongoing support during your time as a supported lodgings provider.
If you are interested in becoming a supported lodgings provider for the Borough of Poole, please download and return an enquiry form. Providers of supported lodgings undergo an approval process and will receive allowances and support from us if they are approved.
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