Social Housing
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On 8 March 2012 the Welfare Reform Act received Royal Assent. The Act legislates for the biggest change to the welfare system for over 60 years and poses a huge challenge for all those working in the social housing sector. -
It can be difficult for many people to identify what hate crime is and how to report it. This training course will give learners clarity and advice on this topic. This course teaches learners how to identify what hate crime is, how to identify hate crime, incidents and how to report incidents. Hate crime is a complex and challenging issue and can take many forms. A key aspect of this course is distinguishing what is classified as hate crime and how the police and Crown Prosecution Service monitor hate crime. -
The Principles of Effective Income Management course will look at rent arrears and the importance of prevention and control. It also addresses the challenges facing social housing providers in ensuring that rent can be paid and tenancies sustained. On completion of this course you will have knowledge of the subjects outlined in the lesson plan below, in relation to income management for a social housing provider. Because the e-learning course is hosted on our platform you can re-visit the training at any point, even after it has been completed. -
Providing a professional tenancy management service is an essential requirement for all Registered Providers of social housing. To manage social housing tenancies effectively, you are required to have a basic knowledge of the law and regulations. Registered Social Housing Providers will develop policies and procedures to ensure they achieve the aims of the regulatory standards and comply with the legislation surrounding social housing tenancies at all times. When you have completed this online course, you will have an understanding of the following topics in the context of basic tenancy management for a Registered Social Housing Provider. -
This tenancy training course looks to educate first time tenants by exploring need to know topics such as how to find accommodation, managing finances, debt and budgeting, tenancy agreements and setting up basic utilities. Learners will be provided with the information they need to avoid anti-social behaviour and how to be a good neighbour. Additional information within the course include the basics of finding and viewing a property and the practicalities of running a new home - including paying rent, opening a bank account and getting advice on the services and support available. -
The module reviews an individual’s case study, identifying how access to services and facilities has helped him in his daily life and has a positive impact on his well-being. What are these services and facilities and who provides them? Legislation can affect the provision of services and facilities and the module reviews Well-being and the Care Act 2014. -
For anyone who works with vulnerable adults, there are a number of safeguarding responsibilities. This course is designed for those who have extra safeguarding responsibilities, but aren’t at a managerial or supervisor level. The course will provide deeper insights into safeguarding and cover a range of key topics and areas of responsibilities, including signs and symptoms, the types of abuse, what to do if an adult discloses information, and what your responsibilities are if you suspect abuse, including recording and reporting. We also offer Safeguarding Adults Training at Level 1 and Level 3. -
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 require that any electrical equipment that has the potential to cause injury is maintained in a safe condition. Portable Appliance Testing is one way in which to ensure electrical equipment is safe. Electronic appliances are everywhere at home and work, but faulty electronics is a leading cause of fires, and getting electrocuted is also a risk when appliances are not maintained. Hundreds of people get seriously injured or die because of faulty electronics so checking equipment is an important prevention method. This course teaches you how to carry out a Portable Appliance Test (PAT) on your personal appliances. You’ll find out how to identify the different types of electronic items and become familiar with the testing equipment. You’ll find out about the different ways damage can happen to electrical equipment, appliances and their flexes. -
This Effective Anti-Social Behaviour Management course will give you the tools to effectively identify, deal with and manage anti-social behaviour primarily within the social housing sphere. -
This Anti-Social Behaviour Enforcement course has been designed to provide landlords with the necessary knowledge and tools for tackling Anti-Social Behaviour. It also informs you of the different methods that police and the local authority use to deal with such matters. This course is a useful addition to any landlord who needs to better understand anti-social behaviour and its impacts. -
As conflict is inevitable in most workplaces do you truly know how to recognise organisational or interpersonal conflict and resolve the conflict when it occurs. Our 40-minute online course explores this important subject, imparting valuable insights which will increase any employee’s confidence in the topic and their conflict resolution skills. -
The modules in this course provide information on the potential causes of poverty, how to help children and their families, guidance on multi-agency working and the learner's roles and responsibilities as a practitioner. This course is for anyone who is working or will be working with children who may be in poverty or vulnerable to poverty.