Housing Support Linked to Short Term Accommodation - Young People - South Lakeland

Cumbria County Council recognises that there remains a need for continued provision of Short Term Accommodation Services, especially in relation to the Care Act 2014. The Act places key duties on the local authority to prevent or postpone the need for support, while focusing on the promotion of wellbeing. In response to the Care Act 2014, Service Specifications reflect an increased emphasis on: • Equitably and flexibly allocating support for Service User types across the County. • Maintaining a joined up multi-agency approach to supporting Service Users once they enter Short Term Accommodation. • Service Users completing a pathway to independent living. • Staff work hours flexibly meeting the support needs of Service Users. • Service Users having 'personalised support plans that are actively monitored, holistic in approach and focus on the achievement of outcomes. • Service Users being supported to successfully maintain a tenancy after leaving Short Term Accommodation.