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Thurrock Teenage Parents Supported Housing

William Street, Grays RM17 01375 394 668

Thurrock Teenage Parents Supported Housing has 9 bedrooms, 7 one-bedroom flats and 2 two-bedroom flats, spread across 4 shared houses. We provide support for single young people aged 16 to 25, who are pregnant, or have a child or children. We encourage young parents to develop their skills, increase their self-confidence and live as independently as possible.

At a glance

  • Staff on-site during the day
  • Short-term supported housing for up to two years
  • Communal facilities including a lounge, kitchen and garden
The front exterior of Ruth House in Thurrock.
A child-friendly secure garden with outdoor play equiptment including slide and trampoline.
The communal living area has modern furniture and a toddlers chair and table set.
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Location

Location

In a quiet, residential area of Thurrock, close to shops, supermarkets, nurseries, local colleges and public transport links to the town centre and London.

Accommodation type

Accommodation type

9 bedrooms, 7 one-bedroom flats and 2 two-bedroom flats.

Communal areas

Communal areas

All houses have a communal lounge, kitchen bathroom and garden. There is WiFi throughout the communal areas in Ruth house.

Safety and security

Safety and security

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

Tenancy agreement

Rental agreement type

All rooms are let on a licence agreement and all flats are let on an assured shorthold tenancy agreement with Clarion Housing.

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Communal WiFi

Communal WiFi is available to all residents in all communal areas.

Support planning

Staff draw up a personalised support plan with residents using the Young Person’s Star model. Residents are encouraged to build on their skills and strengths, with the aim of moving on to independent accommodation with two years.

Staff availability

Our highly-trained staff are on-site from 9am to 10pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm on Saturday and Sunday. There is also an out-of-hours telephone service, if residents require any further support.

Additional support services

We also provide community-based support to clients in the local area.

Tailored support, advice and assistance includes

  • Daily living skills
  • Maintaining a tenancy
  • Managing finances (budgeting and benefits)
  • Cooking, cleaning and shopping
  • Parenting skills
  • Accessing education, training and employment
  • Maintaining health, safety and security
  • Maintaining appropriate behaviour and good communication
  • Building confidence, resilience and self-esteem
  • Signposting and accessing other services

Eligibility

To be eligible for a place at Thurrock Teenage Parents, applicants must:

  • Be single and aged 16 to 25
  • Be pregnant, or have a child or children
  • Clients must have a five-year connection to the borough

How to apply

To apply directly, please complete the enquiry form below and ask for an application form. We also accept referrals from the housing team at Thurrock Council. All support needs will be assessed before an application is accepted.

Watch our video, where the local team at Ruth House explain more about their work with young parents and the difference it makes to their lives.

For a printable version of the information provided on this page, download the leaflet for Thurrock Teenage Parents Supported Housing (PDF 274KB).

For more information or to arrange a visit, call us on the number above to speak to a member of the team, or complete the enquiry form below.

To begin the application process, complete the enquiry form below and request an application form, or contact the housing team at Thurrock Council.

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