Parkhead Lodge: Homelessness Temporary Accommodation

Parkhead Lodge is a temporary accommodation service based in Penicuik, Midlothian.

A Brief Introduction to Parkhead Lodge

It is specifically tailored to meet the needs of young people aged 16-25 who are experiencing homelessness.

The service consists of a main house with several bedrooms, and separate self-contained flats on the grounds.

The service receives referrals from Midlothian Council.

Who We Support

Parkhead Lodge works with young people aged 16 – 25. The service can support people who have a range of complex needs. Many residents have experienced relationship breakdown and trauma, and some are care-experienced.

The service is designed around trauma-informed practice, and the staff team works to harm reduction principles.

The service has staffing 24/7 to ensure that young people receive support whenever they need it.

What it’s like at Parkhead Lodge

Our staff team is led day to day by a Senior Support Worker. We have a staff team of 6 who work a variety of shifts to provide care and support 24/7 throughout the week.

Parkhead Lodge is a lively service, and there is usually something going on. The young people staying at Parkhead Lodge are at different stages in their journey to independent living, and all require different levels and kinds of support. This variety makes Parkhead Lodge a busy and fun service to be in.

Our team works hard to maximise independence and to support community engagement. Many young people attend college or training, and some are in employment. The service works with different stakeholders, such as throughcare and aftercare, social work, college and training providers to ensure young people receive the right kind of support.

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How to Access Our Service

Accessing Parkhead Lodge is via Midlothian Council’s housing team.

Learn More

To find out more about our care and support services, please browse our website.

If you are interested in working at Parkhead Lodge, or at one of our other services, please visit our recruitment page to see a list of the current vacancies.