Jobs can be a turning point for people rough sleeping.

Studies show that economic independence through employment is the most effective and sustained route out of homelessness. This route may not be suitable for everyone we support but it can provide a great lifeline.

It encourages independence, rather than dependence on services and together with other interventions can bring about permanent change.

Helping people find their independence is a key part of our work.

It enables the people we work with to ‘take the lead’ on their recovery while we’re with them through every step. It also lowers the burden on society as staying on benefits, remaining in unstable accommodation and using a wide range of support services is costly.

Access to education, training and employment opportunities has a positive effect on a person’s wellbeing beyond simply focusing on an employment outcome.

It really boosts people’s self-esteem and self-respect, and has a positive ‘knock-on’ effect on health and housing as there may be opportunities to interact with a wider group of people, have new experiences and strengthen and widen social networks.

People who are ready to engage in work-related activities can be referred to the Skills and Opportunities Coordinator to access the following services:

Workshops, Drop-in Sessions and other Activities

The people we support benefit greatly from the knowledge and skills they gain through workshops and other work-related, volunteering and training opportunities.

We have paired up with organisations and other partners to run workshops on introduction to hospitality and barista training, volunteering opportunities, access to other specialist training, work placements and behind-the-scenes visits. These activities all play an important role in helping people find work.

Please get in touch if you would like to discuss what you can offer to support us.