Swan House Foyer
Referral address
Southview Road
Vange
Basildon
Essex
SS16 4GB
Referral phone
07834 517818
Referral email
Website
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Young single homeless people aged 16-25. Applicants must have a local connection to Basildon and be willing to engage in life skills, and actively engage in acquiring education, training or employment.
- Minimum age accepted: 16
- Maximum age accepted: 25
How to get a referral
Referral agencies
Accept referrals from named local statutory and voluntary agencies, including Basildon District Council, Social Services, Probation Service and Basildon Community Drug and Alcohol Service.
Referral procedure
Email to be sent to below address requesting a copy of the referral form. Upon return of the completed form the application will be discussed at the joint referral panel, which the person who has made the referral may be required to attend.
Length of stay
- Minimum stay: ? 2 Years
- Maximum stay: 2 Years
Support and accommodation
Support offered
Staff available 9am-10pm daily, waking night cover and emergency on-call system. Keywork system with weekly meetings. Action plans with agreed outcomes, reviewed quarterly. Residents are required to attend life skills sessions. Staff help with independent living skills, accessing training, seeking employment and liaison with external agencies.
Rooms and charges
- Flat: 17
- Total spaces: 17
Facilities
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- Disabled facilities: 1 flat has wheelchair access.
Rules and policies
User participation
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Further information
Public transport
Basildon train station - 20 minutes walk. Bus 5 - bus stop 3 mins walk.
Donations
Donations of clothing (suitble for interviews) and toys/games welcome and can be delivered to site.
Is this page accurate?
If you work for Swan House Foyer and would like to tell us about any of this information that needs updating please email the Homeless Link Information team. Please note this email address does not contact the service listed above so do not use it if you are looking for help or advice.