Selection Criteria

The Turnaround Project is committed to the equality of opportunity and endeavours to ensure that all applicants who apply to the service are not discriminated against on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability or religious belief system.

To be considered for the project the applicant must be:

1. Aged 16-25 (Maximum age of anyone in the project will be 25)
2. Male
3. In housing need
4. Eligible for benefits or employed
5. Considered not to have any current drug, alcohol or gambling problems
6. Considered not to pose the risk of self-harm
7. Considered not to possess any current or historical physical threat to others
8. Willing to work towards developing new skills for independent living
9. Able to live with respect and consideration of others and property
10. Willing to agree to and follow house rules under licence agreement.

Turnaround cannot currently accept:

1. Young people with alcohol, drug, or gambling problems (unless receiving help from an appropriate, specialist agency)
2. Young People with severe behavioural problems e.g. violent tendencies and arson
3. Young people with severe learning disabilities
4. Young People with mental health conditions
5. Young People with dependant children
6. Young people who have committed an offence listed under the Sexual Offences Acts 1956; 1967; 2000 or 2003.

Before a place can be offered, the potential client must to agree to the terms and conditions set out in the licence agreement.

Move-On

The Personal Development Plan (PDP) for each client is designed to meet their needs within a maximum of a two year period. Integral to each plan will be a move-on plan, encompassing the support, advice and options available to the client at that time.

Clients at Turnaround access move-on accommodation via the HomeChoice scheme or through private landlords. There is an outreach service offered to all clients who have completed a PDP with Turnaround; clients have the opportunity for continued monthly contact with the respective key worker whilst settling into new accommodation. Referrals are made to other services if outgoing residents require ongoing support. Turnaround is also able to offer advice over the phone or by drop-in to residents who have moved on from Turnaround.

History
Mission Statement
The Objectives of the Mission Statement
Housing Related Support
The Support Offered by Turnaround
Referrals and Applications
Selection Criteria
Move-On