Step-Down Accommodation and Support for Young Care Leavers Aged 18+

Bradford Children and Families Trust is seeking a provider to deliver accommodation and flexible support services for care-experienced young people aged 18 and over who are transitioning to independent living. The provider will source, manage and maintain suitable housing within Bradford and deliver person-centred support covering tenancy sustainment, budgeting, education, employment, health and wellbeing, and community integration. The service will scale from 20 units in year one to 40 units by year four, based on demand. This is a direct award contract for four years with a potential two-year extension, subject to performance and funding. The provider must have experience supporting vulnerable young adults through step-down accommodation models and demonstrated capability in sourcing appropriate housing stock and delivering holistic support services.