A two-day course which includes a high level of Knowledge into Practice exercises and case study work and is therefore suitable for experienced housing workers who already have a good working knowledge of homelessness and wish to consolidate that knowledge and consider the legislation in practice.

Aims

The course aims to:

• provide a detailed understanding of homelessness and the legislation related to it, including the rights and responsibilities of the statutory bodies
• examine the practical application of the legislation.

Course

• Why do people become homeless?
• Context and history of local authority involvement.
• The role of legislation, Code of Guidance, case law, policy and procedures.
• The concept of the 'four hurdles' and their definition with reference to legislation, Code of Guidance, case law and examples from practice.
• Examination of the key duties at each stage of the homelessness process.
• Notification letters.
• Examination of the advice and assistance requirements.
• Temporary, interim and permanent accommodation.

For further information please contact the Shelter Scotland training team on 0344 515 2477 or email trainingscotland@shelter.org.uk