Episode 8 - How to start a supported living business.

Lewis Khaka is a Social Worker and a Mental Health Practitioner. He is also a Director of three supported living accommodation facilities for adults and young people.
We discuss:
1. The difference between supported living for young people and supported living for adults.
2. How to approach a private landlord with intent to renting a property.
3. Financial considerations/start up costs to consider.
4. The process of submitting a tender to find contracts and key areas to be aware of.
5. Other ways of getting clients and service users other than going through a bid/tender.
6. Considerations when applying for regulation by the Care Quality Commissions (CQC)
7. What his role as a director entails and skills he has been able to transfer from his clinical role.
8. Challenging aspects of running a supported living business.
9. Lessons he has learnt and his vision for the future.
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[@sheepcoat2368]

This is the best podcast on how to start a supported living business. Lewis is very intelligent, articulate, informative, and gives the finer details which new start ups doing their research really need to know. He should start a consultancy business too! A great interviewer in the podcast aswell who asks relevant questions 👍🏻

[@naeemmalik1045]

Hi Lewis I would like to appreciate the way you have explained everything in detail and without any prejudice. Probably that is the reason of your success, keep up the good work. May you succeed in your future endeavours and keep helping everyone around you. 🎉👍👍👍

[@WILMUB]

Lewis,thank you so much.I can see your passion and knowledge about the business.I have learnt much more in the 45 min than I ever expected.I want to start a similar business and man you answered all the questions. This is the kind of information which others charge thousands of pounds. Well done bro!

[@emmyjanematlhabe2246]

This was the best information ever .Please keep up the good work .I would be glad to connect with Lewis for support .

[@sophiat4353]

This was a great podcast. I really appreciate the insight and information Lewis gave us for free. Thank you very much

[@okanyadeborah3247]

Wow, having listened to this podcast is just an exciting stepping stone. Very interesting. Please interviewer and Lewis, kindly send through email to get in touch with Lewis.

[@DiverseDreamer]

Excellent Podcast with a great insight into this topic :) - Thanks!

[@michaeladeshina6186]

Thanks Lewis. Extensive knowledge shared. I’m also looking into starting my own supported living service.

[@missmampuk5532]

Thank you so much for such detailed & unreserved explanation.

[@jamespriddy8275]

My son has two group homes. It has created a horrible stress on his family. The tenants have to be vetted very carefully. Those sending clients often are not honest in their appraisals and just one troublemaker, who understands the system can threaten everyone involved. There are so many variables in the clients that the learning curve can be never ending. To top it off, staffing is another impossible job. This is not for the faint of heart.

[@jennifergregory9684]

Yes it is very challenging working in Mental Health

[@tamakalokalo95]

Hi Lewis, Thank you so much for the informative and insightful informatiom you shared 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@sayitasitis1039]

Wooow thank you so much Lewis for sharing the valuable information. It was great listening to you and all the advice you gave. Well done interviewer, will be in touch

[@jennifergregory9684]

Lewis very helpful, very informative, your soo right. It's about being professional and knowing your SU, I would love to connect with you on a professional level. . Thank You!!!

[@clearmindset5091]

Very impressed with all the information as I have switched from providing hourly care. Much of what he has shared is so true. I'll definitely need to take a leaf from Lewis!

[@wellrestorer9159]

I'm glad you found it useful.

[@abdulmusah1604]

​@@wellrestorer9159 Hi Lewis, is there anyway I could have a 1:1 conversation with the please 🙏

[@abdulmusah1604]

​@@wellrestorer9159 Could you please provide me with Lewis contact, please 🙏

[@davidcml1363]

Wow, thank you so much, I had a horrendous experience with unqualified staff in a supported living.

[@jennifergregory9684]

Good staff is key!!! this can define your business, make or break.

[@abbytohanz6724]

Thank you for such an informative session.

[@niyiola6611]

This is so informative. thank you so much. I'm so inspired to do start this business haven listen to this.

[@ayomifawo8948]

Great information,👍I had it in mind to do supported living for the past 10 years but no proper information since then. Thanks so much

[@tazabi3718]

Thank you Lewis and WellRestorer, it is very useful information you have provided. Lewis thanks for all your advices, I learnt a lot.👍

[@WakarimaWaKariri]

This has been an eye opener. Thank you.

[@Dzidza245]

Watching this 100th time . Very informative

[@ladyfitness67]

Thank you. Great wealth of knowledge. I am looking to start my business using the same strategy.

[@wellrestorer9159]

That's great! Wishing you all the best with your plans.

[@tendayikwaramba2432]

how do we get in touch with you for guidance

[@dineshprajapati4665]

Great knowledge of work

[@olufemijunior]

Fantastic! Thanks for the insight.

[@nikitabarot9293]

Great knowledge, thank you for sharing..

[@goonerfromlag5290]

Thank you for this insightful episode. Looking to start ours this year, please advise what insurance cover we must have, thanks.

[@layikannike7828]

Thank u for your insight.

[@mureraruiru6653]

very impressed with information. I am looking to start my business to support the adult services. Is there a way I can get in touch with Lewis for a bit of support.

[@wellrestorer9159]

Thank you for your feedback, it is really appreciated. He has kindly asked that he is contacted via the contact details on the company website.

[@sizwesabawu7237]

Great info and insight

[@EllenQuarry]

Well done

[@kimmckandla8666]

Very informative! Danko!!!

[@mollystalk8373]

Thank you for the information

[@marycathy7918]

I love his voice. Am sure you he can make money from it

[@sandefaith]

How can I contact you Lewis thank you

[@GraceEnina]

Hi Lewis, I really appreciate you sharing your worth of experience it means a lot to me and Wellrestorer for bringing Lewis onboard. And hope i get a response back from Lewis after i contacted him.

[@hannahakinyemi4032]

Thanks for your Whealth of advice.What age is the Adult support living.

[@hazelfadzi]

How can I get in touch with Lewis Khaka

[@imran-ulhaq3018]

This is very helpful, thanks so much for having this available, can i have Lewis's email address please?

[@selfieswithapurpose2398]

Thanks a lot

[@9892robin]

Hi any vacancy for Indian carer with sponsorship visa

[@Ericohanmu]

Do you think indemnity insurance ?

[@okaforokeke6761]

Nice one sir what an intelligent words of encouragement

[@philomenesadia2865]

Hello, i would like to go into this business can you help please?

[@davidcml1363]

Any properties in Liverpool

[@jessayo2754]

How lucrative is this ?

[@vuyokhaka3323]

Good job daddy

[@kkhan4957]

Hi lewis thank you for your insight into supported Living can i speak to you about this directly somehow plz do you have contact details

[@debranesbett1311]

Hello Lewis your info is very interesting. I am looking at setting up supported living from my home.l would appreciate an email address to talk to you.Thanks

[@nyamuzihwa07]

What are your contact details

[@arifeenshariff667]

Same I couldnt find anywhere

[@kamgunner5920]

Great content. How do you set up and be compliant? Thanks. Do you have Lewis email?

[@morenoch1694]

Wow! You have told us a lot. How can you let me know your email address as I need help with the set up. Thanks 👍

[@sajanvarghese4596]

Hi Lewis, Thank you so much for sharing about your business. Could drop your email please