Susan Cake-Taylor has been appointed as the service manager of Gainsborough Housing Related Support Services, run by Longhurst Group, based in the town to care for people at risk of homelessness.
She starts her new position next week (August 14) and is already looking forward to forging stronger connections with local service providers in the area. Susan said: “The team here is amazing and the quality of support they give to our service users and residents is awesome.
“With this team, we can make sure this is a service that continues to provide outstanding support to vulnerable people. I have heard lots of good things about West Lindsey District Council from the team and we hope the Council will continue to help us to move people on to more permanent accommodation with other appropriate support wrapped around.”
Susan said: “People find themselves at risk of homeless for a range of issues including a loss of job, financial difficulties, a break down in a relationship and much more. Here at GHRSS we are here to help support people get back on their feet and on to the next part of their journey.”
The facility accommodates 12 service users at any one time, with access to shared features such as a kitchen, lounge, and a games room. It offers four dispersal units which is supported accommodation for up to 6 months before individuals are moved on to a more permanent accommodation – with the appropriate support in place.
