LEWISHAM FAMILY BUDGET PROJECT

WHAT IS LFBP?

The LFBP is a Pilot Project First came live on the 12th December 2011 New Initiative Why it was set up – intergenerational

worklessness Began with 1 Key Worker and 1 Senior Key

Worker. Team now has 1 Senior KW,3KW, 1 Admin Support and 1 Employment Advisor.

Complex issues – focus taking away from work

WHO ARE OUR CLIENTS?

We work with Families that live within the Lewisham Borough

Families must have a minimum of 2 adults claiming benefits (JSA/IS/ESA)

Referrals originally came from JCP More recently we have gained referrals from

other agencies such as; children centres, community mental health teams and multi agency teams such as Kaleidoscope.

WHAT WE DO

Each family is assigned a Key Worker Outreach – meet families in community

(libraries etc) Key Worker completes FAP/WFA Identify Barriers Acts as an advocate for families Discretionary Budget of up to £1000 Employment Support – including interview

techniques Regular contact with families Steering Group meetings (progress measures)

AIMS:

The main aim of the LFBP is to get families closer to employment – this could be by supporting them accessing basic skills

Get families into long term employment – accessing courses,

Empower Families – how to access services Supporting them to make informed decisions

BENEFITS CHANGING... As we all know, there will be some changes

to the benefits system Major impact on our families It is important that we support our families

during this time We are lucky to have a close working

relationship with the JCP

CASE STUDY C- ACTION PLAN AIMS

Aim: Mr. C wants to work in Hospitality Industry and needs to attend a training course in order to find employmentThis will be achieved by (timescale): Start Date: 4th July 2012 End Date: 31st Sept 2012 Aim achieved. Mr C. completed an accredited course in Introduction to Hospitality which was achieved on 18/10/12

Status

Green - Achieved

What will be done: How Often/When/By Whom:

Progress MeasuresProgress measures achieved Outstanding Progress measures Review date

Outcome we hope for:

Outcome and consequences we’re trying to avoid:

Mr. C to apply for a Catering Course to obtain a level 1 or above certificate in Food Safety/Catering

Henzy will meet with Mr. C weekly to provide Mr. C with 1-2-1 support to search for relevant catering courses.Mr. C will also visit local colleges to enquire about course information. To be done in July before school breaks off for the summer holiday.

Improved level of

skills/increase in

qualification levelSuccessful completion of accredited Food Safety /catering course

Mr. C to be able to enrol on the course and successfully obtain the qualifications he needs to begin to look for work

Mr. C is unable to secure a place on an accredited training course.

Aim: Mr. C will attend CV Workshops, and conduct job searches in order to find employmentThis will be achieved by (timescale): Start Date October 2012 End Date: ongoing until Mr. C secures employmentThis goal has been achieved. Mr. C has completed his CV and attended an interview. He has also been guaranteed the job once his CRB check comes through as clean.

Status

Green – Achieved

What will be done: How Often/When/By Whom:

Progress Measures:Progress measures achieved Outstanding Progress measures Review date

Outcome we hope for:

Outcome and consequences we’re trying to avoid:

Mr. C will be supported by Henzy to complete a CV. He will conduct job searches, send out his CV to prospective employers in order to secure Employment

Mr. C will meet weekly with Henzy to complete a CV and conduct Job searches

Improved job

readiness Mr. C conducts a minimum of 6 job searches a week

Application forms

submitted for

appropriate

vacancies

Job interviews

attended

Family member

enters work

Mr. C is able to secure employment.

Mr. C does not complete the required job searches and is unable to secure employment

Aim: Mr. C to obtain interview clothingThis will be achieved by (timescale): Start Date: November 2012 End Date: November 2012This goal was achieved on 20/11/12. Mr. C was referred to Suited & Booted where he received a full suit and shoes for interview clothing.

Status

Green - Achieved

What will be done: How Often/When/By Whom:

Progress MeasuresProgress measures achieved Outstanding Progress measures Review date

Outcome we hope for:

Outcome and consequences we’re trying to avoid:

Mr. C to inform Henzy of interview date.Henzy to refer Mr. C to Suited & Booted.Mr. C to attend appointment and collect his interview clothing.

Mr. C to meet with Henzy weekly for 1-2-1 support.

Improved job readinessInterview clothing will boost confidence and appearance.

Mr. C has made an effort to present himself professionally in order to make a good impression on the interviewers.

Mr. C is unable to pass the interview due to lack of professional attire.

Aim: Mr. C to apply and obtain a valid UK passport.This will be achieved by (timescale): Start Date: November 2012 End Date: January 2013

Status

Amber – underway

What will be done: How Often/When/By Whom:

Progress Measures:Progress measures achieved Outstanding Progress measures Review date

Outcome we hope for:

Outcome and consequences we’re trying to avoid:

Mr. C to obtain and fill in an application form.Mr. C to look for a professional who has known him in the last 2 years to countersign his photographs and application form.Henzy to meet with Mr. C to review application form.Henzy to request funds from Jacqueline to enable her post the application through the post office.

Henzy to meet with Mr. C weekly to provide 1-2-1 support.

Improved job

readiness

Mr. C possesses a

valid document

required for

employment.

Mr. C completes the application form and produces the appropriate documents to enable him obtain a UK passport.

Mr. C does not find a professional who has known him in the last 2 years to countersign his application form. Mr. C is unable to unable to fill in his form, therefore, resulting in the termination of his job offer.

Aim: Mr. C to obtain work equipment for catering.This will be achieved by (timescale): Start Date: October 2012 End Date: Ongoing until Mr. C gets a start date

Status

Red – not yet addressed

What will be done: How Often/When/By Whom:

Progress Measures:Progress measures achieved Outstanding Progress measures Review date

Outcome we hope for:

Outcome and consequences we’re trying to avoid:

Mr. C to enquire about the cost of his work equipment.Mr. C to contact his JCP Advisor with regards to costing.LFPB to intervene if JCP decline paying for work equipment

Mr. C to meet with Henzy weekly for 1-2-1 support.

Improved job

readiness Work equipment will enable Mr. C carry out his catering duties during employment.

Mr. C has been able to carry out his work duties by purchasing work equipment for catering.

Mr. C does not purchase his work equipment and so, does perform his catering duties in employment.

CASE STUDY B – ACTION PLAN AIMS

Aim: Son A to enrol on a level 2 NVQ catering Course or an apprenticeship This will be achieved by (timescale): 13th June – End of 2013

StatusUNDERWAY

What will be done:

How Often/When/By Whom:

Progress Measures:Progress measures achieved Outstanding Progress measures Review date

Outcome we hope for:

Outcome and consequences we’re trying to avoid:

Janine will support Son A in identifying local Catering courses he can attend at an NVQ level 2 and above.

Janine will meet with Son A on a weekly basis in order for him to identify and enrol on a suitable Catering Course

Improved level of skills/increase in qualification levelSuccessful completion of accredited NVQ Level 2 in CateringEnrol on to an apprenticeship.

Son A has successfully attended and passed the NVQ level 2 in Catering or apprenticeship.

Son A does not enrol or attend the course which will impact on his ability to secure work in this field.

Aim: Son A to purchase appropriate clothing for interviews. This will be achieved by (timescale): Start Date: August 2012 End Date: August 2012

StatusACHEVED

What will be done: How Often/When/By Whom:

Progress Measures:Progress measures achieved Outstanding Progress measures Review date

Outcome we hope for:

Outcome and consequences we’re trying to avoid:

Son A to be supported to purchase interview clothes such as trousers, shirts, suits.

Janine to make a referral to suited and booted to obtain interview clothing. A referral to be made once Son A has an interview offer.

Improved Job readiness Son A has obtained appropriate interview clothes.

Son A to look presentable and professional for interviews.

Son A will not be able to attend interviews as he has does not have suitable clothing.

Aim: Son A to conduct Job searches creates CV and support with interview skills. This will be achieved by (timescale): Start date: 13th June - 30th December 2012

StatusUNDERWAY

What will be done: How Often/When/By Whom:

Progress Measures:Progress measures achieved Outstanding Progress measures Review date

Outcome we hope for:

Outcome and consequences we’re trying to avoid:

To support Son A to search and apply for employment in retail, supermarkets and restaurants. Son A to search and apply for 6 jobs per week

Janine or Lorna to meet with Son A on a weekly basis.

Improved job

readiness

Application forms

submitted for

appropriate

vacancies

Minimum of 6 job

searches a week

conducted.

Job interviews

attended

Family member

enters work or

Apprenticeship

Son A secures employment and does not rely on JSA. Son A has a CV, this will improve his chances of securing employment

Son A does engage with the employment advisor and is unable to secure employment.

Aim: Son A to attend a training course to develop his literacy skillsThis will be achieved by (timescale): Start date 13th June – end of 2013

Status UNDERWAY

What will be done:

How Often/When/By Whom:

Progress MeasuresProgress measures achieved Outstanding Progress measures Review date

Outcome we hope for:

Outcome and consequences we’re trying to avoid:

Janine will support son A to identify courses he can attend in order to develop his literacy skills

Janine will meet with son A on a weekly basis until he has identified and enrolled on an accredited Literacy course.

Improved level of skills/increase in qualification level

Successful

completion of

accredited (a)

numeracy (b)

literacy or (c)

ESOL qualification.

Son A attends the literacy course and completes it; this would develop his English skills

Son A does not attend the literacy course and he continues to have difficulty with his English skills which will impact on his ability to secure work.