SBC Hendon
SBC Hendon | About
Hendon is a fully modernised and refurbished all-male property with 5 spacious, bright, and vibrant bedrooms.
As you enter the placement you are ushered into a fully equipped staff office, with 24/7 support staff on site to support all your young people with their day-to-day needs.
As you exit the office you enter a very well-appointed communal area with comfortable home furnishings from plush sofas, smart TV, Netflix access, and a video gaming console and games.
This leads out to a large and well-kept garden where residents can get fresh air, exercise, and engage in outdoor activities including barbecues.
Adjacent from the lounge is a fully-fitted kitchen, with modernised cooker, washing machine with dryer, and large fridge-freezer. All residents are supported and guided to use the amenities safely with weekly cooking sessions, promoting independent living as a starting point.
The home is fitted with CCTV which covers all communal areas.
The home has ultra-fast Wi-Fi throughout, so young people can access the internet from the comfort of their room.
Hendon central station – oinari, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Brent cross shopping centre – . Hendon Park Trees – Hendon Park (2) by Mike Quinn, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Local area
Hendon is situated in the London Borough of Barnet with neighbouring areas such as Brent, Edgware, and Finchley.
It is home to many local amenities including healthcare services and shops.
The area is famously known for its shopping centre Brent Cross, which is only 10 minutes away.
There are very good nearby transport links, including local buses which run frequently, and it is close to Hendon Central station (Northern Line).
For your educational needs, Barnet and Southgate College and Brampton college are both a short distance away from the placement.
