1. Opening Doors for You Case Studies Foundations of social mobility

2. Samantha Latouche Senior Manager

3. What is Working Future?
2 year pilot project working with families living in temporary accommodation
East London based
Funded through CLG and EQUAL
Part of Tackling Multiple Disadvantage in London Network
It’s EXCELLENT!!

4. Client Profile 75% female 189 households signed up to-date
70% aged 25 to 49
21% aged under 25
44% unemployed for over 26 months
28% have ESOL needs
65% in receipt of Income Support

5. Range of Services Employment and training advice
Signposting to benefits advice
Childcare
CV Workshops
Contact Day Events
Advocacy
Monthly Travelcard
Interview and Work Clothing vouchers
Housing Options
Coaching
Needs Assessment
Pre-employment training

6. Our Approach Identification of Clients Method of Engagement
Living in temporary accommodation
Able to undertake training and/or employment
Of working age
Method of Engagement
Outreach through home visits
Review Appointments

7. Social Mobility Impact
Increase of aspirational expectations
Increase awareness of current local employment climate
Active participation of available opportunities – no longer on the sidelines
Increase understanding of how behaviours affect their children
Willingness to travel outside of home borough