Casework Master Class – Dealing with Homelessness

Due to the continued housing crisis, understanding the complexities of homelessness is a crucial element of present day casework. The issue now spans beyond visible rough sleeping to include individuals in temporary accommodations, hostels, and those who sofa-surf, making it a challenging and often hidden problem.

Homelessness is multifaceted, complex issue, making it very difficult to deal with. Working on a case by case basis the course will delve into many nuances to help equip caseworkers to address constituents in need. It will provide knowledge and insights needed to tackle cases effectively. The course also contains insights into the diverse realities and practical steps that can be taken to assist people at risk of homelessness and offers practical tips on how to support vulnerable groups.

It will offer professional guidance to help caseworkers successfully navigate statutory requirements set by the Homelessness Reduction Act.

What You’ll Gain:

• In-depth understanding of current trends plus guidance on single renters and families facing a myriad of housing challenges.
• Core guidance on actionable strategies to effectively handling many housing related crisis casework case study scenarios.
• Insights into the current protocols for assistance explanation  expected changes to law on evictions including section 21 and other causes of recent increases in the level of homelessness.
• Strong guidance on the Benefits designed to assist those in dire need plus information on how to help all those seeking support whilst facing the immediate risk of homelessness.