Advice, day centre
and hostel services
If you want to stay in this project you cannot apply directly yourself. Look in How to get in below for more information.
1625 Independent People - St George's House
Referral address
c/o The Hub
Bristol City Homeless Services
13-17 Cumberland Street
Bristol
BS2 8NL
Phone
0117 914 1188
Website
Who the project is for ^ back to top
Target group
Young single homeless people aged 16-25 with support needs. Those with a local connection to Bristol will be prioritised.
Will not accept
Arsonists and people with a recent history of violence.
| Minimum | 16 |
|---|---|
| Maximum | 25 |
| Average | 19 |
How to get in ^ back to top
Referral agencies
Only accept referrals from The HUB, Bristol City Council.
Referral procedure
Named agency referrals only. Phone The Hub (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 10am-3.30pm, Weds 12 noon-3.30pm) for interview with housing adviser. Application form. Risk assessment.
Waiting list
Sometimes operate waiting list of 1-2 weeks.
Vacancies
Weekly.
| Minimum | 2-3 months |
|---|---|
| Maximum | 2 years |
| Average | 6 months |
Staffing and support ^ back to top
Support services
11 full time staff on-site, 24 hour waking cover. Keywork system (4-5 residents per worker), weekly keywork meetings. Action plans with agreed outcomes, reviewed weekly. Staff provide support around independent living skills, including budgeting, nutrition and cooking, alcohol and drugs issues, access to education, employment and training.
Health services
Weekly visits from alcohol and drugs professionals.
Access to move-on
Staff provide help with finding move-on accommodation as part of keywork. Help with grants, obtaining furniture. Referral to floating support workers.
Accommodation ^ back to top
Total spaces
25
Rooms
Bedsit: 25
£19.99pw required from residents in receipt of benefits.
| Furnishings | Bedsits are partly furnished, with fridges. |
|---|---|
| Other facilities | Lounge, TV room, internet access. |
| Food | Self catering. |
| Disabled facilities | 1 room accessible to wheelchair users. |
Rules and policies ^ back to top
House rules and tenure
Must participate in programme of support. No alcohol allowed on the premises. Smoking in own room and designated area only. Licence agreement.
Resident access
Must be in by 12 midnight Mon-Thurs, 2am Sat-Sun.
Visitors
Yes, between 9am-9pm. No overnight guests.
User participation
Monthly residents' meetings. Newsletters.
Volunteering and donations ^ back to top
Volunteering
Phone head office on 0117 317 8800 for volunteering enquiries.
Donations
Accept donations of food, bedding and household goods.
Further information ^ back to top
St George's House provides accommodation and support for 25 young single homeless people aged 16-25. Accommodation is in bedsits with shared kitchen facilities.
Group
1625 Independent People.
Public transport
City centre - 5 minutes walk.