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Rachel House

Dashwood Road, Banbury OX16 01295 267 792

Located in the heart of Banbury, Rachel House has 10 self-contained flats. We provide support for young parents aged 16 to 25 and their children. 

At a glance

  • Staff on-site 24 hours a day, including overnight sleep-in
  • Short-term supported housing
  • Communal lounge with playroom, kitchen-diner, laundry room and garden
Exterior at Rachel House
Living area at Rachel House
Kitchen and Rachel House
Garden at Rachel House
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Location

Location

Close to the centre of Banbury and within walking distance of shops, restaurants, Banbury and Bicester College, People’s Park and public transport connections.

Accommodation type

Accommodation type

10 partly-furnished studio flats.

Communal areas

Communal areas

A lounge with playroom, kitchen-diner, laundry room and garden. There is WiFi throughout the communal areas.

Safety and security

Safety and security

A staff office with an overnight sleep-in, as well as CCTV and secure door access, to ensure a safe and secure place to live.

Tenancy agreement

Rental agreement type

All flats are let on a licence agreement.

Accommodation

Support planning

Staff draw up a personalised support plan with residents using the Young Person’s Star model.

Staff availability

Our highly-trained staff are on-site 24 hours a day, including overnight sleep-in for emergency support, giving residents peace of mind that support is always on-hand.

Tailored support, advice and assistance includes

  • Daily living skills
  • Maintaining a tenancy
  • Parenting skills
  • Managing finances (budgeting and benefits)
  • Building confidence, resilience and self-esteem
  • Accessing education, training and employment
  • Managing rent and rent arrears
  • Maintaining health, safety and security
  • Signposting and accessing other services
  • Planning a successful move-on

Additional support services

We provide follow-on support for 12 weeks after residents move on to live independently.

 

Watch our video, which provides a summary of Rachel House.

For a printable version of the information provided on this page, download the Rachel House information leaflet (PDF 916KB).

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 Oxfordshire County Council’s placement team.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a place at Rachel House, applicants must:

  • Be single and aged 16 to 25
  • Be pregnant or have a child or children

How to apply

We accept referrals from Cherwell District Council. We also accept referrals from Oxfordshire County Council’s placement team. To apply, email placementservices@oxfordshire.gov.uk. All support needs will be assessed before an application is accepted.

Eligibility

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