We’re excited to announce the launch of a new qualification developed in collaboration with Homeless Link.
Aimed at people looking to develop the knowledge and skills to support the management of person-centred, trauma-informed services that support positive outcomes for people experiencing homelessness across the UK.
The content has been developed with input from a range of experts in the homelessness sector, so that it reflects current working practices.
It’s also been reviewed by people who have lived experience of homelessness, to ensure that it reflects the things that are important to them when accessing services.
What will you learn?
- The causes and context of homelessness including related policy and legislation and how this relates to service provision
- Delivering trauma-informed and psychologically-informed, and inclusive services
- Effective partnership working
- Service management and improvement including effective co-production
- Managing teams, supporting staff wellbeing, and managing change
- Professionalism, reflective practice and CPD.
Qualification specification document
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Who is this qualification for?
- People working in homelessness services aspiring to progress into team leader or management roles
- People working in related sectors such as housing or care/ support work, and voluntary services aspiring to progress into a team leader or management role in the homelessness sector
- Team leaders and managers in homelessness services who would like to develop their knowledge and skills to support them in their role.
The CIH Awarding Organisation does not set entry requirements for this qualification.
Centres (colleges and training providers) may set their own entry requirements based on their assessment strategies and course delivery methods.
Information to come.
Please note that these figures may vary between learners and centres.
Qualification fees can vary depending on where, how and with which centre you choose to study.
For further information on fees, please contact your CIH approved study centre directly.
The qualification is assessed by CIH approved study centres. Centres can use a variety of methods, including tasks, portfolios, assignments, and professional discussions.
Information to come.
On completion of the qualification, you may wish to become a certified practitioner (CertCIH).
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Choose how you study
CIH qualifications are delivered by our approved study centres. Centres will support you on your journey, working to the specification and the learning outcomes for each course. See the full list of study centres delivering this qualification below.
