SHAP’s Kirkby Scheme consists of 38 self-contained flats.  Seventeen properties offer self-contained accommodation for young homeless people aged 16-24 who are unable to live at home for any reason, or who are care leavers. They can stay for up to 2 years, while they work with us to assess their needs and we support them to become independent.

Twenty-one properties offer self-contained accommodation for homeless men and women who have support needs related to their mental health, use or misuse of alcohol and / or other substances, their offending behaviour or other needs.

The staff team consists of the Scheme Manager and two Project Workers.

The Scheme offers accommodation to:

• care leavers
• young people with offending behaviour
• young people who are experiencing mental ill-health
• young single parents needing accommodation for themselves and their child(ren).

People can stay at the Scheme for up to 2 years, while they work with us to assess their needs and we support them to become independent.

There is an office on site, which is staffed by project workers 8am – 5pm, Monday to Friday – tenants requiring advice, information or support can call in at anytime to speak to staff.

Mission Statement

We aim to provide:

An inclusive community for young people which aims to develop independence and promotes empowerment while challenging poverty and poor housing

How to access the scheme

We accept referrals from:

• Knowsley Housing Solutions
• Knowsley Social Care
• Youth Offending Teams
• Education providers
• Mental health services
• other housing providers

and others – please contact us if you support or know someone that needs accommodation and support.

Please call 0151 548 2050 or email kirkbyhousingsupport@shap.org.uk

How to apply

You can complete an on-line application form here or download the form here and email it to cbu@shap.org.uk.