Tackling and preventing homelessness Frances Mapstone, Chief Executive.

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Tackling and preventing homelessness Frances Mapstone, Chief Executive

Transcript of Tackling and preventing homelessness Frances Mapstone, Chief Executive.

Tackling and preventing homelessness

Frances Mapstone, Chief Executive

• 77% of homeless people surveyed said that they wanted to work now

• 97% of homeless people surveyed said that they wanted to work in the future

• Only between 5 to 10% were actually working• 61% of hostel residents surveyed had never worked• Only 46% of hostel residents surveyed had an explanation

of what would happen to their benefits if they entered work• Only 40% of hostel residents surveyed had discussed

employment opportunities

TSP is funded by

Homelessness statistics

Project Overview

•2006-2009 pilot

•Single Hostel/Temporary Supported Accommodation Residents

•‘Work First’ Model

•Private Rented Sector Move on

TSP is funded by

“With council accommodation you get very limited choice of flats, and only in the borough you are currently residing in”

•Practical and motivational support

•Action planning, financial analysis

•Individualised

•GOALS training, Prospectus

Coaching Model

TSP is funded by

“A high level of advice, guidance and goal setting. My coach has been instrumental in helping to identify and obtain my goals.”

TSP is funded by

Client Profile

•60% BAME•40% have a criminal record•40% lived in Private Rented Sector•39% mental health support needs•27% Local Authority Care

“TSP has helped me to believe that I can do anything as long as I apply myself.”

Successes

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•78 people living in the PRS

•10 London graduations

“Encouraging me to go to search (for a home) and looking around various properties with me.”

Challenges

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•Economic downturn

•Benefit changes

•Cost of living

“I would like all hostel residents to experience coaching as it has helped me to focus on aspects of my life that need attention and allow me to find solutions to problems.”

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To conclude, what works?

Web Pages: www.osw.org.uk/tspEmail: [email protected]

•Coaching model, task focused goal setting•Tailor made interventions•Peer sessions•Flexibility•Sound and reliable advice