Course Detail

This course has been designed to raise awareness of the issues surrounding homelessness and its impact on individuals. It will provide carers and staff with a clear understanding of the potential impact, not only on the individual, but also the impact and cost on the rest of society. The course aims to increase learners’ confidence in facilitating effective and holistic support to those in need of advice and assistance. Through discussion, the course will demystify what can be considered a complex process and identify ways to manage all issues surrounding homelessness.

This course is delivered using a range of methods and resources including:
Group discussions, small group activities and case studies.
This course has been developed and mapped to the following:
The Housing Act 2008
The Care Act 2014
Leaving Care Act 2000
and the following QCF unit:
Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care

State the impact of homelessness
List issues impacting on the homeless
Describe who is affected by youth homelessness
State how to provide person-centred support for an individual
Explain what solution focused methodologies are
State the recent developments in legislation

3 hours