PROGRAMME
The programme is designed to enable individuals establish and maintain a tenancy within a chosen community. Each resident is assigned an allocated worker who will work alongside the individual offering advice, support and information. There are a series of 6 modules that are an essential aspect of the programme. Resident choose 2 sessions from every module. They are:

MODULE ONE	Practical Issues
Basic skills - DIY Budgeting Safety in the home Housing and Benefits
MODULE TWO	Healthy Living
Addiction support Diet and Healthy eating Infection and protection Personal relationships
MODULE THREE	Personal Development
Language, literacy and Numeracy Life Skills Self Awareness Problem solving
MODULE FOUR	Preparing for Employment
Computer Skills Where to look for employment How to prepare for an interview Voluntary and community work
MODULE FIVE	The Real Me at Work
Knowing who I am Good Citizenship Pre tenancy Work Managing a Tenancy
MODULE SIX	Life in a Community
Craft and Hobbies Sports/Gym facilities Support in the Community

Other ‘focus’ groups are arranged when issues are highlighted in one to one sessions. Running throughout the programme residents attend one to one sessions with their allocated resettlement worker. Here residents can discuss their progress on the programme and address any issues they feel are important to their successful completion of the programme.
Monthly reviews take place with each resident. Residents are actively encouraged to be responsible for their own progress on the programme.
FACILITIES
The resettlement unit is a purposely re-furbished accommodation situated on the sixth floor of the main complex. Access to the floor is by a door entry system.

Lounge A spacious lounge with excellent views from it’s windows. There is a TV and stereo system for use by residents. There is a homely atmosphere where informal friendships can be nurtured and maintained.
Kitchen A spacious kitchen that can accommodate ten people cooking at any one time. Modern electrical equipment i.e. microwave and toaster are available. Within the kitchenette is a comfortable dining area.
Resource Room Information sharing and I.T. skills are an important aspect on the programme. Computer equipment is available for use. Residents are encouraged to utilise all the facilities so that they are enabled to play an active role outside of the resettlement programme.
Bedrooms Residents have their own bedsit with modern facilities. There is a refrigeration facility within the bedroom. A modern desk and units comprise to make the room look like “home”.

Expectations for residents
The programme will offer a safe, warm and secure environment where residents can be assisted in achieving their full potential on the programme.
Resettlement staff will make time available for their allocated residents. Each resident will be allocated time for their one to one sessions. Staff will make themselves available within the programme through group work and participation in ‘focus’ groups.
Assistance will be given to residents to achieve supportive ‘move on’. This will be facilitated by linking with Housing Associations and the Local Authority.
Once residents have completed the programme and moved into the community of their choice, floating support will be maintained if required until the individual feels they are ready to live independently without the support of the programme.

Expectations from residents
Each resident will be expected to sign a training agreement. The training agreement will be agreed between the individual and their resettlement worker. Residents will be encouraged to be open and honest within the monthly review so that concerns either from the individual or the agency can be discussed.
Residents on the programme will be fully involved in the decision making process at every stage. They will agree to undertake the assigned tasks as outlined on the duty resident rota.
Each resident will maintain their own bedroom and communal areas to a standard of cleanliness that has been agreed with the resettlement staff.