Free Level 3 Supporting Homeless People Course in Liverpool
CostFREE
Duration2 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCIH
About this course
Free Level 3 Supporting Homeless People Course in Liverpool. Classes run at 3D Training. You'll build the knowledge needed to support homeless people at an operational level, covering homelessness services and prevention, independent living support, and professional practice skills for housing. The course takes around 2 months and is open to all applicants in the Liverpool City Region. A free supporting homeless people course for adults looking to work in housing or social care.
Who this course is for
This qualification will provide learners with the knowledge and understanding required to support homeless people at an operational level. Learners will explore topics such as homelessness services and prevention, the role of the support workers for independent living and professional practice skills for housing.
Entry requirements
Open to all applicants in the Liverpool City Region
What you will learn
You'll explore how homelessness services are structured and how prevention works in practice.
You'll understand the causes and impacts of homelessness on individuals.
You'll learn the role of a support worker in helping people move toward independent living.
You'll develop professional practice skills relevant to housing support work.
You'll examine the legal and policy frameworks that shape homelessness services.
You'll learn how to work with people experiencing complex needs in a housing context.
How you will learn
You'll attend daytime classes at 3D Training in Liverpool. Learning is classroom based, with flexible study to fit around your schedule. Assessment is knowledge based, covering the topics taught across the course. Your tutor will guide you through each area and confirm the exact assessment methods before you begin.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. 3D Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Housing support worker: help homeless people access services and stable housing.
Homelessness outreach worker: engage rough sleepers and connect them to support.
Housing options advisor: guide people facing homelessness through their options.
Floating support worker: provide community-based support for independent living.
Resettlement worker: help people move from temporary accommodation into settled homes.
Key worker in supported housing: deliver day-to-day support in a housing project.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your skills across adult social care settings.
Level 4 Certificate in Housing: moves into housing management and policy at a higher level.
Level 3 Award in Mental Health Awareness: useful when supporting homeless people with complex mental health needs.
Counselling or therapeutic skills qualifications: relevant if you want to develop a more specialist support role.
