PARASHOOT

(Prospect and Raven Supported Housing Outreach Team)

PARASHOOT is a partnership between Prospect Housing and Support Services and Raven Housing Trust, both of whom are 'not-for-profit' providers, to provide a generic floating support service to people living in East Surrey.

Parashoot exists to prevent homelessness and provides individual support to people who require immediate assistance to prevent eviction from their homes, or to access accommodation.

The service is open to anyone who has a local connection to East Surrey.

PARASHOOT Housing Support Officers provide support to customers to maintain their homes and live independently through weekly visits and telephone advice. Support is not tied to particular accommodation adn PARASHOOT supports people wherever they live and in any type of tenure.

The PARASHOOT service is based at Raven House in Redhill and the team also have use of space within the relevant local authority offices.

 

Supported Living (West London)

Prospect was successful in securing a place on the West London Alliance Home Care Framework. Prospect's venure into West London is strategically very significant because it allows PRospect to spread its area of operation from Surrey, Croydon and Sutton into the wider London region. Prospect is looking to expand the service into three other boroughs.

 

Recognition Awards Evening 2011

On 15th September 2011, Prospect held their Annual Recognition Awards Evening at the Reigate Bridge House Hotel.

The Mayor of Reigate and Banstead, presented certificates and vouchers to employees who had gained NVQ and other qualifications over the last year.

Nomination forms were sent out earlier this year to all Prospect employees, volunteers, service users and Board members giving them the opportunity to nominate someone whose outstanding contribution has made a real difference to our service users .

David Bonsall, Close Up Magician provided the entertainment for the evening.

A panel of Judges from across Prospect judged the nominations and the certificates were presented by the Mayor. The winners are listed below.

Adam Koszarak Award for Volunteer of the Year - Mary Morris

Continuing Excellence - Sharon Wakeford

Jeanne Berner Award for Outstanding Achievement - Moira Bennett-Jevons

Residential Care Worker of the Year - Kathy Wornham

Supported Living Care Worker of the Year - Androulla Carter

Domiciliary Care Worker of the Year - June Wallace

Manager of the Year - Sue McNamara

Team of the Year - Supported Living Mental Health