Ark House

• Local Offer

Ark House provides high quality, self-contained accommodation with support to vulnerable young people (aged 16-25) who are registered as homeless. The scheme aims to prepare residents to move into independence by supporting them to gain the skills required to manage their own future tenancies successfully. Support staff will work together to establish a support package that meets the needs of the individual. Support workers are present on site and can assist young people with all areas of support, including: benefits advice, budgeting, cooking and training and education. All residents should be prepared to engage with support staff as a condition of their licence.

Young people must be referred through the counties’ START referral process. The local authority has 100% nomination right and all referrals to the service must come through this process.