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Chelmsford Homelessness Supported Housing

Chelmsford, Essex CM1 01245 494 055

Chelmsford Homelessness Supported Housing is comprised of 26 bedrooms in shared houses, spread across two locations in Chelmsford. We provide support for adults aged 18 to 65, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

At a glance

  • Staff on-site 24 hours a day at Savernake Road
  • Short-term supported housing
  • Communal kitchens, dining areas, lounges and gardens
Exterior of Chelmsford Homelessness Supported Housing
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Location

Location

Two services across Chelmsford, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, parks, colleges, cinemas and public transport links.

Accommodation type

Accommodation type

Two shared houses comprising 26 part-furnished single-occupancy bedrooms.

Communal areas

Communal areas

Communal facilities at both locations include a kitchen, dining room, lounge and garden.

Safety and security

Safety and security

Staff office on-site at Savernake Road, and CCTV and a secure door access system are used to ensure residents’ safety and security.

Tenancy agreement

Rental agreement type

All bedrooms are let on a licence agreement.

Example of a shared lounge at Chelmsford Homelessness Supported Housing

Support planning

Staff draw up a personalised support plan with residents using the Outcomes Star model. 

Staff availability

Our highly-trained staff are on-site during the day, seven days a week. There is an overnight concierge service and an out-of-hours telephone service, should residents require any further support.

Tailored support, advice and assistance includes

  • Maintaining a tenancy
  • Managing finances (budgeting and benefits)
  • Cooking, cleaning and shopping
  • Building confidence, resilience and self-esteem
  • Accessing education, training and employment
  • Dealing with correspondence
  • Managing rent and rent arrears
  • Maintaining health, safety and security
  • Signposting and accessing other services
  • Planning a successful move-on

Additional support services

We also offer follow-on support when residents move on to live independently, for up to three months.

A resident and staff member decorating cakes at Chelmsford Homelessness Supported Housing.

For more details, or if you have any questions about the support services we provide, please contact us directly.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a place at Chelmsford Homelessness Supported Housing, applicants must:

  • Be aged 18 to 65
  • Be homeless or at risk of homelessness
  • Have a local connection to the Chelmsford area

How to apply

To apply, please complete the enquiry form below and ask for an application form. We also accept referrals from the Joint Referral Panel at Chelmsford City Council, please contact them for an application form. All support needs will be assessed before an application is accepted.

A staff member in a meeting with a resident at Chelmsford Homelessness Supported Housing

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