Advice services

This course will look at sources of financial assistance for clients who are struggling to meet their financial burdens.

As welfare reform and changes to the social fund have taken effect, Housing Rights has found that affordability is consistently one of the top issues encountered by clients. Nevin Economic Research Institute (NERI) has also found that those living in both the social and private rented sectors are at risk of poverty after housing costs are met. This is particularly the case for low-income households in the private rented sector, who face a particularly high housing cost burden and a high risk of poverty.

As welfare reform and changes to the Social Fund have started to take effect, Housing Rights has found that affordability is consistently one of the top issues encountered by clients. Nevin Economic Research Institute (NERI) has found that both the social and private rented sectors are at risk of poverty after housing costs are met, this is particularly the case for low income households in the private rented sector, who face a particularly high housing cost burden and a high risk of poverty.

Understand the various forms of discretionary support, financial assistance and charitable support that is available, in the interests of alleviating poverty and promoting greater security of tenure.

This course will assist tenants in understanding where responsibility lies for repairs within Private Tenancies. It will also discuss rights & obligations for both parties within the tenancy. It covers the legislation protecting tenants and landlords as well as discussing the recent updates to HMO properties. We will also discuss possible funding, including grants available for improvements to a property.

Talking about money isn’t always easy. However, getting children used to talking about money early can help them avoid financial issues in the future. Talk, Learn, Do (TLD) is an evidence-based parenting intervention developed by the Money Advice Service to help parents of 3-11 year olds talk to their children about money.

This course will provide learners with the skills they need to:

This course will be delivered live-online via the Zoom platform.This course will provide learners with the skills they need to: Identify different learning types and styles Understand the principles of adult learning

Would you like to add value to your customers? Would you like to examine your business practices? Would you like to think of new ways to offer your products and services?

This course will help you to recognise and enhance the presentation and delivery skills that you already possess, as well as develop new skills in this area.

Join the Money Guiders NI Network for an information session with Employers for Childcare