Our shared houses provide lower level support within shared accommodation as a stepping stone towards an independent tenancy. The move-on houses are part of our supported accommodation pathway.
You could be eligible if:
YMCA Leicestershire offers multiple move-on houses across Leicester City, each featuring 5 bedrooms with en-suite options and shared amenities like bathrooms, lounges, fully-equipped kitchens, and courtyard gardens. Rent includes all essential utilities, TV licenses, and council tax, simplifying budgeting and financial planning for residents. Each house accommodates up to 5 residents, providing a comfortable and community-oriented living environment in Leicester City.
Support is available Monday to Saturday, with an on-call team ready to assist during emergencies. Our experienced housing officers offer personalized one-on-one support, addressing key areas such as rent arrears, housing applications, bidding, transitioning to independent tenancies, and sustaining them with customized support tailored to your unique needs. This comprehensive support includes developing essential independent living skills and assisting you in maintaining your education, training, or work placement, ensuring you have every opportunity to succeed.
If you have already been through housing options and they are unable to help, please get in touch with the team by using our contact form or emailing [email protected]. They’ll contact you to assess your eligibility and next steps.
If not, it is very likely you will need to try this route first. You can contact housing options here:
Housing Options Centre
Leicester City Council
York House
91 Granby Steet
Leicester
LE1 6FB
Tel: 0116 454 1008
What is the age restriction for the move on houses?
Young people aged 17 to 24 meeting the other criteria would be eligible. We try to cluster people of a similar age together in a house. These age restrictions also apply to visitors to our houses for safeguarding reasons.
What if I have existing debt or rent arrears?
Our housing officers would work with you to customise a support plan with realistic goals and timescales including payment plans that you can achieve.
What would happen if I lose my job or place on a course?
The housing officers would support you getting back into employment, educational opportunities and benefit claims where necessary to get you back on track.
How long can I stay in a move on house?
Housing officers will work with you on your customised support plan to identify your needs and a timescale to give you the best chance of success. Residents can stay up to two years.
What happens when I am ready to leave?
Staff offer further support when you are looking for and moving into a new home. We can help with viewings, signing of the tenancy, transferring over any benefits into the new tenancy address, setting up household bills, managing letters and bills, looking at alternate support which will be ongoing.
