Overview
About us
Located in the coastal town of Shoreham-by-Sea, Normanhurst provides support for young people aged 18 to 25 and encourages them to live as independently as possible.
- Short-term supported housing for up to two years
- All bedrooms are furnished
- Good location for young people, close to the beach, skatepark and arts centre
Accommodation
Location
Within walking distance of public transport links, supermarkets, restaurants, the cinema, the seafront, Shoreham Skatepark, and Ropetackle Arts Centre which hosts music, comedy, and film events.
Accommodation type
10 furnished bedrooms in a shared house, complete with their own kitchens.
Communal areas
A lounge, laundry room, bathroom, and garden.
Safety and security
CCTV helps to ensure residents’ safety and security at all services, plus a secure door access system and out of hours telephone service.
Technology
Free Wi-Fi in communal areas. We can provide assistive technology for additional safety and reassurance, which can be purchased at additional cost.
Rental agreement type
All bedrooms are let on a licence agreement.
Support
Applying
Am I eligible?
To be eligible for a place at West Sussex Young People’s Services, applicants must:
- Be aged 18 to 25
- Have low to medium support needs
- Pay the accommodation charges, either through eligibility for housing benefit or by other means (proof of income will be required at the referral stage)
- Be willing to engage in support planning and meet the terms of the licence agreement, which includes being supported to access education, training or employment
How do I apply?
To apply directly, please complete the enquiry form below and ask for an application form.
We also accept referrals from West Sussex Youth Homeless Prevention Team and local authorities.
We invite all applicants to an assessment meeting so we can decide together if Normanhurst is the best place for them.
If you have any questions about the support services we provide, please contact us using the form below, or call 01273 441 655 during office hours.