“Principal Housing are committed to delivering diverse, bespoke services to young people to ensure they are prepared for independent living & to be part of a workforce or a business owner of the future
Your questions
Our answers
We know that you may have some questions about our service and our team are here to help. Please feel free to contact us. In the meantime, here’s a list of frequently asked questions and our answers
We are based in Bedfordshire.
We work with most local authorities throughout the UK.
Please contact our team by completing our enquiry form click here . Alternatively, send an email directly to our referrals department at Referrals@principalhousing.co.uk or call our office directly on 0800 107 8752 and a member of the team will provide you with the requested information.
Referrals can be made by contacting our referrals team via email at: Referrals@principalhousing.co.uk
Once a referral is received, the referral process which follows will incorporate;
-Liaising with the professional to discuss the young person’s needs.
-Matching considerations
-Provision of referral form, statement of purpose and brochure alongside website links to professional
-Once completed referral form, chronology and review reports are received and approved by Principal Housing, an initial visit will be scheduled
(This list is not exhaustive)
Once a referral is received, the referral process which follows will incorporate;
-Liaising with the professional to discuss the young person’s needs.
-Matching considerations
-Provision of referral form, statement of purpose and brochure alongside website links to professional
-Once completed referral form, chronology and review reports are received and approved by Principal Housing, an initial visit will be scheduled
(This list is not exhaustive)
We work with young people aged 16-21 who are Looked After Children (LAC), Older Looked After Children (OLAC) and Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC). This may include young people whom are at risk of CSE, those who may present with challenging behaviour and young people who have emotional and behavioural issues. However, we are not limited to this.
Up to 4 young people can be placed with us
Placements range from 3 months to 2 years.
We also offer short term emergency placements within 12 hours of referral for up to 3 weeks. This can be extended up to 3 months dependent upon review of the young person’s settling, engagement with key worker and also the integration with other young people placed with us.
We also offer short term emergency placements within 12 hours of referral for up to 3 weeks. This can be extended up to 3 months dependent upon review of the young person’s settling, engagement with key worker and also the integration with other young people placed with us.
Yes, we have a team member in place 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year. Also, when required, we do offer 2-1 staffing to support young people who may require additional support hours and have varying support needs.
Yes we do. We provide a welcome pack for all new young people to help them with settling in to the house. This includes useful information about living at Principal House, a dressing gown, slippers, towel, headphones, a reading book, a writing journal and a £10.00 voucher to spend at the local high street. Basic toiletries are also provided which include: A toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, floss, earbuds, shower gel, a flannel, shampoo, cream and sanitary products for females.