Gloucestershire Nightstop Longstop Service strives to ensure that hosts are offered a positive experience during their time with the charity, and that the expectations for both parties are met. In order to achieve this, this agreement (which is in no way legally binding) aims to identify the expectations of both parties in order to ensure an effective relationship during the period of the provider’s involvement with the service.

As part of this agreement Gloucestershire Nightstop Longstop will:

Lead on and coordinate the support which is delivered to a young person during a Longstop placement (including arranging Support Plan reviews, involving other agencies as needed, working towards a plan for move-on accommodation, and managing any issues relating to adherence to the licence agreement).
Offer an initial training and induction package that meets the needs of the provider role.
Deliver high standards of ongoing support to providers, so that they can carry out their role effectively and safely (including, but not limited to: monthly supervisions, quarterly provider forums, regular refresher training and training on additional topics relevant to the provider role, annual reviews and home health and safety assessments, and access to on call support).
Act on any safeguarding concerns raised or identified, in order to protect both the young person and provider during a placement.
Handle the administration of relevant payments (e.g. weekly charges for the accommodation/utilities/meals).
Endeavour to resolve problems, complaints or difficulties that may arise during the period of a provider’s role, in line with organisational policy
Ensure that providers are kept up-to-date with any changes to the service’s policies/procedures and relevant news/developments from Gloucestershire Nightstop

As a Longstop Host I/we agree:

To support to a young person placed with me/us in line with their individual support plan, including the development of independent living skills, offering a listening ear, encouraging them to adhere to their licence agreement and living together agreement, and participation in review meetings as required.
To engage in contact with project staff at least once per week whilst actively hosting a Supported Lodgings placement, and to report any significant concerns or incidents to project staff promptly.
To attend and actively participate in support and training from Gloucestershire Nightstop Supported Lodgings (including, but not limited to: monthly supervisions, quarterly provider forums, regular refresher training and training on additional topics relevant to the provider role, annual reviews and home health and safety assessments)
To adhere to the requirements of the Host Minimum Standards Policy, which covers standards for both host conduct and the accommodation.
That I/we have the right to decline a Longstop placement that is offered.
To discuss my/our involvement in the Longstop service with my/our home insurance provider, to ensure that I am/we are sufficiently covered for any claims relating to loss and/or damage to property and/or personal effects. Claims arising in relation to the Longstop Host role will be made under my/our home insurance.
To ensure that my/our mortgage provider/landlord are aware that I/we are becoming Hosts with Gloucestershire Nightstop Longstop.

To discuss my/our involvement in the Gloucestershire Nightstop Longstop service with HMRC and/or the DWP to ensure that matters relating to tax, income and host payments have been agreed.

To follow general Gloucestershire Nightstop Longstop policies and procedures around health and safety, data protection, confidentiality, and safeguarding.
To inform Gloucestershire Nightstop Longstop if my/our circumstances change, which affect my ability to carry out the Host role.
Failure to comply with policies, procedures and written/verbal instructions from Gloucestershire Nightstop Longstop staff may result in my host role being ended.
Longstop Hosts who transport young people staying with them will:
Inform their insurance company and have appropriate insurance in place for the role.
Accept that in the event of any loss and/or damage to the car and/or personal effects as a result of transporting young people as part of the Gloucestershire Nightstop Longstop service, claims will be made under the host's car insurance.
Agree to supply Gloucestershire Nightstop Longstop with details of their insurance, tax and MOT on an annual basis.
Agree to an annual driving licence check.

COVID-19:
Hosts
I have read, understood and agree that Gloucestershire Nightstop Long-Term Hosting has introduced measures to wherever possible, reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection to me in my host role

I agree to comply with Gloucestershire Nightstop Longstop COVID-19 procedures, written guidelines and verbal instructions from staff.
Gloucestershire Nightstop Longstop
Guidance relating to COVID-19 will be given to providers and young people, which will be regularly reviewed and updated as appropriate.