Adult Learning Disability Supported Living: 3-4 Person Service

Brighton & Hove City Council are releasing a PIN as a Call for Competition for the provision of a 24hour Supported Living Service. Please note the requirements and procedure for submitting expressions of interest via email, further in this notice.

The Council is seeking a Service Provider to deliver both the accommodation and care provision. The Service will be a 24-hour supported living provision within Brighton and Hove for 3 to 4 adults with learning disabilities who may also be autistic. The service is designed for individuals who are unable to share space with others, and therefore require their own living space.

The service is to comprise of 3 to 4 individual units of accommodation, based upon a person-centred capable environment. Referrals into the service will include individuals who can present with some behaviours that challenge. We are therefore seeking a Provider who has the experience, skills and ability to support individuals with these support needs through a robust and effective positive behaviour support model.

The Service will be person centred, strength-based and outcome focused. Providing support in the least restrictive way that enables individuals to live their best life, that meets their needs and wishes, and supports them to be as independent as possible.

An approximate model of support for the service is:

This is an approximation and will be informed through the number of placements (3 or 4) and individuals referred and assessed for the service.

The Service will work collaboratively with all stakeholders in the development and ongoing provision of the service to ensure it meets individuals assessed needs and outcomes, and supports reductions in staffing/move on where this is appropriate.