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Tackling and preventing homelessness

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

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Tackling and preventing homelessness

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  1. Tackling and preventing homelessness Frances Mapstone, Chief Executive

  2. 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 Homelessness statistics TSP is funded by

  3. Project Overview • 2006-2009 pilot • Single Hostel/Temporary Supported Accommodation Residents • ‘Work First’ Model • Private Rented Sector Move on “With council accommodation you get very limited choice of flats, and only in the borough you are currently residing in” TSP is funded by

  4. Coaching Model • Practical and motivational support • Action planning, financial analysis • Individualised • GOALS training, Prospectus “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

  5. 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.” TSP is funded by

  6. Successes • 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.” TSP is funded by

  7. Challenges • 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.” TSP is funded by

  8. To conclude, what works? • Coaching model, task focused goal setting • Tailor made interventions • Peer sessions • Flexibility • Sound and reliable advice Email: tsp@osw.org.uk Web Pages: www.osw.org.uk/tsp TSP is funded by

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