Two specialist roles. One coordinated approach.
West Sussex Community Services brings together the housing expertise of Auxilium Community Housing CIC and Morning Stars Care’s person-centred support. The model is designed for adults who need both suitable accommodation and an individually tailored care package.
Stable housing provides a foundation for wellbeing, independence and community life. Housing and care have separate responsibilities, while the teams work together around the person’s goals.
Auxilium Community Housing CIC
The housing partner provides accommodation and specialist housing management, including housing assessments, advice, tenancy sustainment and move-on planning.
Morning Stars Care
The care partner provides individually commissioned care and support. PBS-informed planning, practical skills, meaningful activity and personal goals help people build quality of life in the community.
Housing rights and care choices
The model separates housing from care: accommodation and care arrangements are explained and agreed separately, with the person involved in decisions about both.
A pathway for people with housing and care needs.
The service model is for adults aged 18 and over in West Sussex with assessed social care needs and a housing need. It is designed to support people whose circumstances do not fit a standard placement.
- Adults with mental health needs or learning disabilities, including people with more than one area of need.
- People ready to leave hospital, residential care or a higher-support placement who need suitable housing and a planned package of support.
- Adults experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness alongside assessed care needs.
- People with complex and multiple needs, which may include trauma histories, substance use or involvement with the criminal justice system.
- People who need bespoke housing and care arrangements because existing provision does not meet their needs.
Suitability, accommodation, care funding and support arrangements are considered individually. An enquiry does not guarantee a placement.
Progress at the right pace for you.
The pathway allows support to change with assessed need, risk and readiness—not a fixed deadline. People may need more support at one point and less at another.
Building a stable foundation.
A structured stage of support to understand housing and care needs, build trusting relationships, agree a support plan and identify risks. Planning for future housing starts early, alongside practical support and joined-up working with involved professionals.
- Housing assessment and person-centred care planning
- PBS-informed support, routines and daily living skills
- Coordination with health, housing and social care teams
Creating your next chapter.
As the person is ready, the focus moves towards sustaining a home, developing independence and taking part in community life. Housing casework and resettlement support help people explore appropriate longer-term accommodation.
- Everyday living skills and confidence
- Education, training, employment and meaningful activity
- Housing options, move-on planning and tenancy sustainment
Step-up or step-down support is considered when needs change. Progress is personal, and moving on is planned with the person—not imposed as a timetable.
A home is the beginning. A meaningful life is the goal.
Our approach looks beyond accommodation and care hours. We focus on the person’s experience of everyday life: having choices, being involved, feeling connected and working towards goals that matter to them.
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
We seek to understand the person and the reasons behind behaviours of concern. Communication, skills and proactive support help reduce distress and the need for restrictive responses.
Capable Environments
The surroundings, relationships, routines and opportunities around a person should make success more likely. We adapt the environment and support instead of expecting the person to fit a rigid model.
Person-Centred Active Support
People are supported to participate in everyday life, make choices and develop practical confidence through meaningful activity.
Trauma Responsive support
We recognise the impact of trauma and aim to build safety, consistency, trust and control into support relationships.
What helps life feel worthwhile?
- Positive EmotionMoments of enjoyment, comfort and things the person genuinely likes.
- EngagementActivities that absorb interest, use strengths or create a sense of involvement.
- RelationshipsSupport to build, maintain and value meaningful connections.
- MeaningRoles, routines and goals that matter to the individual.
- AccomplishmentProgress and achievements chosen by the person, however small or significant.
Discuss West Sussex Community Services.
We welcome enquiries from individuals, families, social workers, commissioners and other professionals.