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A HELPING HAND
This page provides you with several options to assist you to live happily within South Essex Homes Communities.
South Essex Homes Tenancy Sustainment Officers
If you are a South Essex Homes resident and feel that you are in need of support, you may be able to receive some assistance from our Tenancy Sustainment Officers.
Complete a simple assessment and one of our officers may be able to give you advice, information and assistance on the following:
Outreach
Our officers have an extensive knowledge of the support networks that are available to you within the local area, and will be happy to make an appointment to visit you to discuss any support issues you may have.
Preparing to move
Downsizing/ Grants Available (Subject to Funding)
Getting furniture
The grants and allowances that may be available to you
Starting up utilities (gas, electric etc) and practical tips
Tenancy Sustainment
What to do about official letters and rent arrears
How you can report problems you may be experiencing with your tenancy
Signing up for our Skills for Life Course that is run in partnership with Southend Adult Community College.
If you would like to contact one of our officers for a confidential chat please contact 0800 833 160.
Helping you to keep and maintain your home
The course has been running over a year and has helped over 60 residents.
The course is designed to support you with the skills used when living independently. Each module has a particular focus and develops the skills needed to be effective.
Tenancy Sustainment - A real achievement
South Essex Homes Tenancy Sustainment Team working in Partnership with Southend Adult Community College run a regular course which is open to all residents in the borough. The Course comprises four modules over a four week period covering a wide range of topics and attendees are encouraged and supported to take their numeracy and literacy qualifications.
Recently South Essex Homes and Southend Adult Community College held a get together to present Numeracy and Literacy Certificates to all of those residents who had taken their exams when they attended a Tenancy Sustainment Course.
The objective of the course is to sustain tenancies, reduce evictions and anti social behaviour, but also encourage new tenants to maintain independent living, further education and employment.
Paul Davey, Tenancy Services Manager said “The Tenancy Sustainment team have worked well with partnership organisations to help build relationships and give opportunities to residents by way of the course and outreach work. The comments I received from the recent get together was both positive and encouraging that the Tenancy Sustainment team had made such a difference to their lives”.
It really has made a difference to our residents lives, dont just take our word for it, click on the link below or download our leaflet for more information.
Comments from people who have completed the course
"I have learnt how to budget to pay my bills. I am going on to further education. I have passed my numeracy exam and will be doing my literacy exam"
"the course is a good opportunity to give you confidence and to interact with people".
"you learn a lot, including cooking and what would happen if you fail with your rent and council tax payments".
"everyone is so friendly and helpful".
"the tutors made the course fun"
If you are interested in this free course, please contact the Tenancy Sustainment Team on 0800 833 160.
Click, download and try out our Tenancy Checklist that is used by our students on the course
We also arrange several other courses that are free to South Essex Homes Residents. click here to see what courses are coming up
The booklet has been designed for you to use independently as a quick reference guide to the support agencies and networks that are available to you within the local area. It provides advice on:
Homelessness
Harassment
Mental Health
Domestic Violence
Drugs and Alcohol
Support Services
Family Support
If you would like to speak to anyone about this document and the agencies enclosed within it please do not hesitate to contact us on freephone 08000 833 160.
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