Property Details

The Buxton Road Centre provides temporary accommodation for up to 22 single men aged 16 years old who are homeless.

It is staffed by Project Workers who provide housing related support (but not personal care) which includes support and advice, and helps residents work through a support planning process designed to assist them in their move towards independent accommodation.

A Scheme Manager oversees the scheme. Access to the scheme is via the Housing Options Team at Stockport Homes; direct applications cannot be taken.

Ref No: MP042

Buxton Road Centre

What we offer

The accommodation comprises of one bedroom furnished flats with shared kitchens / bathrooms and there is a self-contained furnished and adapted flat for a disabled resident. There are communal facilities for meetings, training, activities and this is a secure building with fob access. Different types of support include:

  • Staff on scheme from 8am to 10pm with security available thereafter;
  • Allocated Project Workers to each resident to provide them with support / plan towards moving on;
  • Range of activities e.g. arts and cooking classes, opportunities for volunteering and assistance with job hunting, trips, etc;
  • Weekly brunch clubs; monthly residents meetings;
  • Outreach to the scheme by several partner agencies such as Community Drug / Alcohol Team, Stockport Homes' Employment Support Officer, PCT nurse.

What we charge

There is no charge for the support services but all residents must pay a weekly service charge of £18.36 that covers heating, light etc. Rent is also payable but this is usually covered by Housing Benefit. 

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How to get in touch

Stockport Homes
Address: 1 St Peters Square, Stockport SK1 1NZ
Phone: 0161 474 4237
Email: housing.options@stockporthomes.org 
Web: www.stockporthomes.org

Buxton Road Centre
Address: Buxton Road, Heaviley, Stockport SK2 6HA

 

 

 

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