will make contact with the Service Manager or Home Manager requesting a visit to the scheme. The Manager or nominated staff member will agree a suitable time and date for the visit and inform the Referral Agent of the name of the staff member who will conduct the visit. At the initial visit, the applicant will be shown the available accommodation which will be presented as clean, comfortable and inviting. In shared accommodation the applicant will be introduced to staff on duty and any Residents who are in the building at the time. Appropriate information will be shared as follows:- The Resident’s Guide The role of the key worker Charges relating to the accommodation Personal responsibilities The following forms should be completed by the Referral Agent with the applicant and forwarded to the Service Manager/Home Manager: The Referral Form which includes the Strengths Assessment A copy of the Risk Screening Tool and/or the Comprehensive Risk Assessment; A Complex Needs Housing Application form (available from NI Housing Executive Offices). The applicant must be on the Complex needs list before a referral can be processed. A Physical Health Questionnaire On receipt of the Physical Health Questionnaire the Manager may require further information regarding the disclosure of a physical health problem. The Manager will provide the applicant with a letter and form to be given to their GP or specialist nurse for completion and return to the Manager. Applicants will be made aware of the breakdown of the charges relating to their accommodation and will complete a form indicating that they understand and accept the scheme charges. Leaving Procedure The procedure for a resident leaving supported housing can be: Resident's own choice - if a resident decides they no longer wish to live in the scheme they must give four weeks’ notice, in writing, to the Home Manager. Should the resident be seeking alternative accommodation, a member of the Community Mental Health Team, involved in the residents care will be responsible for co-ordinating their resettlement.
will make contact with the Service Manager or Home Manager requesting a visit to the scheme. The Manager or nominated staff member will agree a suitable time and date for the visit and inform the Referral Agent of the name of the staff member who will conduct the visit. At the initial visit, the applicant will be shown the available accommodation which will be presented as clean, comfortable and inviting. In shared accommodation the applicant will be introduced to staff on duty and any Residents who are in the building at the time. Appropriate information will be shared as follows:- The Resident’s Guide The role of the key worker Charges relating to the accommodation Personal responsibilities The following forms should be completed by the Referral Agent with the applicant and forwarded to the Service Manager/Home Manager: The Referral Form which includes the Strengths Assessment A copy of the Risk Screening Tool and/or the Comprehensive Risk Assessment; A Complex Needs Housing Application form (available from NI Housing Executive Offices). The applicant must be on the Complex needs list before a referral can be processed. A Physical Health Questionnaire On receipt of the Physical Health Questionnaire the Manager may require further information regarding the disclosure of a physical health problem. The Manager will provide the applicant with a letter and form to be given to their GP or specialist nurse for completion and return to the Manager. Applicants will be made aware of the breakdown of the charges relating to their accommodation and will complete a form indicating that they understand and accept the scheme charges. Leaving Procedure The procedure for a resident leaving supported housing can be: Resident's own choice - if a resident decides they no longer wish to live in the scheme they must give four weeks’ notice, in writing, to the Home Manager. Should the resident be seeking alternative accommodation, a member of the Community Mental Health Team, involved in the residents care will be responsible for co-ordinating their resettlement.
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