What is key worker accommodation?

The Key Worker Housing scheme is designed to provide accommodation to households who may otherwise have difficulties affording to rent in London. To be eligible for a one bedroom property household income must not be lower than £29,000 a year and must not exceed £65,000 a year.

What is First home scheme?

The First Homes scheme enables first-time buyers to purchase a home with a discount of at least 30%. That should mean buyers require smaller deposits – one of the biggest obstacles first timers face when trying to purchase their first home – and smaller mortgages, making them more attractive to lenders.

Does NHS provide accommodation?

Single rooms in local accommodation are provided for up to 14 days initially, and then reviewed. There is no cost to staff but, as there is a cost to the NHS, rooms are allocated to those who urgently and genuinely need them.

How many properties does Peabody have?

The Peabody Group owns and manages more than 67,000 homes across London and the South East. We also have over 16,000 care and support customers.

Do NHS staff get mortgage discounts?

As an NHS worker, you’ll find that some providers offer NHS workers discounts on mortgages. If you opt for an affordable housing scheme mortgage, benefits include buying a property with a smaller deposit and a reduction in loan fees for a fixed period of time, say five years.

What are the key worker responsibilities?

Responsibilities of the Key Worker include:

Acting as a positive role model;
Assessing the needs of the child;
Supporting children’s links with their families and local community, and promoting continued contact;
Establishing guidelines for behaviour;
Spending quality time with the child;

Where are the key worker homes in the UK?

Developed to make life a little easier for NHS staff, our key worker accommodation is close to busy hospitals in London and Southern England. If you work for the NHS or other critical public services, these homes are reserved for you.

Why are key worker homes reserved for NHS staff?

Who are the members of the East London Housing Partnership?

The East London Housing Partnership is one of London’s five housing sub-regions. Its membership comprises the housing departments of eight London boroughs (Barking & Dagenham, City of London, Havering, Hackney, Newham, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest).

Do you need a home to be a key worker?

You’re eligible to rent our key worker housing if: Because of where our key worker housing is, NHS employees do get priority. What types of homes do you have for key workers? As a key worker, you may also qualify for our intermediate rent properties if you’re currently saving to buy your own home.