Key provides young people at risk of homelessness with a safe and stable place to call home while they receive bespoke support to move forward to independence and to achieve their potential.
Key provides secure, supported housing in South Tyneside for young people at risk of homelessness. More than just accommodation, we provide personalised support to help residents gain confidence, develop life skills and transition to independent living.
Key provides young people at risk of homelessness with a safe and stable place to call home while they receive bespoke support to move forward to independence and to achieve their potential.
Starting with a safe and stable place to live, we empower young people at risk of homelessness to build the confidence, knowledge, and practical skills they need to live independently and achieve long-term stability.
We provide a structured, supportive environment where young people can develop essential life skills for independent living including budgeting, cooking, tenancy management, and personal wellbeing. Alongside this, we support access to education, training, and employment opportunities, while helping individuals address wider challenges such as family relationships, substance misuse, or mental health concerns.
During their time with us, young people are encouraged to establish positive daily routines, adopt healthy and active lifestyles, and discover interests or goals that motivate them. By building resilience, responsibility, and community connections, we help them improve their future prospects, sustain their independence, and become confident, active citizens.
Askins Lodge is a high quality, purpose-built supported accommodation project in Hebburn, providing safe accommodation for young people from across South Tyneside.
This modern facility offers 24-hour staffing and comprises 18 comfortable, fully furnished en suite bedrooms. Residents also enjoy a range of shared spaces designed to support independent living and personal development, including a communal lounge, meeting room, dedicated education and training area, a large, well-equipped kitchen, and a private garden with a patio terrace.
With its hall-of-residence-style environment and a wide range of on-site activities, Askins Lodge has become a vital resource for the borough, helping to address the shortage of safe, supportive housing for vulnerable young people. On average, the service supports around 30 young people each year.
The acquisition of this flagship property has significantly enhanced our ability to meet the diverse needs of young people in South Tyneside. Askins lodge offers more than just a place to stay – it provides a positive, empowering environment where residents can develop life skills, gain confidence and prepare for independent living.
The additional acquisition of eight, single occupancy, cottages, attached to the main Askins Lodge block extends the range of accommodation that Key can offer to meet the differing, and often complex, needs of young people presenting as homeless, as well of course as the number of beds.
The ‘fledgling’ terraced cottages provide a steppingstone between supported accommodation and independent living, where residents can benefit from ongoing support and the security of 24-hour staffing, until they have gained the skills and confidence to secure their own accommodation.
Flavia House is a truly exceptional supported home. This impressive 5-bedroom Victorian terrace, located in the sought-after Lawe Top area of South Shields, boasts stunning sea views, including Tynemouth Priory and the Tyne’s iconic piers and lighthouses. Residents can also enjoy nearby green spaces and the vibrant South Shields seafront, offering the perfect balance of relaxation and recreation right on their doorstep.
Just around the corner from Flavia House, Strickland House is a welcoming 4-bed home that offers a similar supportive environment on a smaller, cozier scale. Ideal for young people leaving their family home for the first time, it provides a comforting, reassuring space where they can gain develop independence and confidence.
We operate nine ‘move-on’ flats for those young people deemed ready to live semi independently. These flats provide a vital steppingstone between supported accommodation full independence, offering ongoing guidance and support as residence develop the skills, confidence and experience they need to secure their own tenancies, whether through Housing Associations or the private rental market.
"A service that helps turn you into the person you want to be,
with all the tools you may need to live independently."
Young people in supported accommodation taking part in our #HealthyBodyHealthyMind programme thanks to funding from Rise North East
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