H.A.B.I.T.A.T Floating Support Service

H.A.B.I.T.A.T.
(Holbeck and Beeston Information and Tenancy Advice Team)

The aim of this service

The aim of this service is to provide short term "floating support" service to people throughout Leeds who are vulnerable or may be experiencing difficulties in managing their accommodation. A maximum of 2 year support will be provided. H.A.B.I.T.A.T Housing Support Workers will provide support to 48 tenants in and around Leeds and are able to work with service users from all types of housing providers such as Leeds City Council, private landlords and other Housing Associations.

Support may be offered if you need help in any of the following areas:

Neighbourhood disputes Drug/ Alcohol issues
Emotional support Advocacy
Budgeting/ debt problems Social interaction
Accessing other services Domestic Violence
Rent arrears Housing issues

How can I refer?

You can contact a member of the H.A.B.I.T.A.T team direct by telephone, or if you are receiving help/support from other agencies (see below) they can make a referral to us on your behalf. This may be agnecies such as:

Voluntary agencies
Citizens Advice, Sure Start, Social Services, or other housing providers .
Police, Health Service, Probation, Local Authorities
Self-referral through surgeries run by LFHA Neighbourhood Managers.
A Family member or friend

Eligibility To The Service

The service will be as wide ranging and flexible as possible to allow access to a spectrum of people living in the local community particularly:

Young people at risk
People with mental health related issues
Women at risk of domestic violence
People at risk of offending
Older people with support needs
Vulnerable women with children
People with drug/alcohol related issues

All individuals or families referred will be offered a thorough Needs Assessment. Where someone does not fit into the eligibility criteria, staff will ensure that individuals/families will be 'signposted' to appropriate services in the community. If H.A.B.I.T.A.T can provide support, a service user led support plan will be done in order to plan achievable personal goals.

The service seeks to ensure equality of opportunity and treatment to all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, race, cultural needs, sexual orientation, religion and educational ability. Giving fair access and acknowledging each individual identity, in order to improve your quality of life, your well being and development within the community.