Community Support - Homeless Prevention Services

The Community Support - Homelessness Prevention Service will impact on people’s lives by

ensuring that the provision plays a role in diverting people away from the need for formal

statutory services; aiming to support them to live independently and resolve their housing

needs without the use of costly public services. The aim of the provision will be:

• preventing or relieving homelessness wherever possible;
• identifying strengths and goals;
• developing the knowledge and skills for life to flourish independently, in their own homes,

and as part of communities;

• building their well-being and resilience to deal with shocks, stresses and uncertainty in their

lives;

• reducing demand on other services;
• increasing people’s self-esteem, self-worth and confidence, and to integrate into their local

community.

• assisting people out of poverty;
• making best use of resources for maximum impact;
• delivering better relationships by working in partnerships across organisations
• empowering people with tools to support them in maximising their independence and

developing positive strategies for self-help and financial resilience.

The successful Supplier(s) shall deliver the service in ways that meet the needs of the

individuals in places that they can access. The provision should cover island wide locations

depending on the need and could be split into localities. Service delivery should be offered in

people’s homes or at community venues and the Supplier(s) must be able to evidence that

support is being provided effectively within these settings.

Suppliers bidding to provide Community Support – Homeless Prevention Services were able to bid for up to £100,000 of funding to deliver their service offer.