Peter is a 34 year old single dad. He was referred to Splitz by his Drug and Alcohol Support Worker for Floating Support for him and his son Michael. Michael is 2 years old and a typical little boy.

When I met Peter he was living in a 1 bed flat with Michael in a rural area with no easy links to shops etc. Peter has a medical condition that means he struggles to walk long distances, he is also quite large and suffers with other ailments. Peter had been on the housing register for a long time and hopes to get a 2 bed so that Michael could have his own bedroom. Peter was also hoping to move closer to his family as they were a good support to him. Although Peter had a housing support worker this service had been quite inconsistent as his regular worker had gone on long term sick and he had several new workers in quick succession.

While supporting Peter he managed to get a new home. We helped him with filling in the relevant documentation. We went to view the property with him with his housing officer and eventually helped him move. We also assisted him in applying for grants for a bed for Michael and other items of furniture and white goods. We also spoke to the organisation that was giving him housing related support and he now has a regular support worker who he is building a good relationship with.

Peter needed support to working out contact arrangements with Michael's mother. Peter has had a difficult relationship with Michael's mother and there has been inconsistent contact. We have advised Peter to seek legal advice and helped him reach decisions regarding Michael's safety whilst he visits his mum.

We have also helped peter in other areas: general housekeeping, cooking for his son, accessing nurseries and activities for Michael and general advice on day to day living. Peter is making good progress and settling in well to his new home.