Housing support | East Dunbartonshire Council

The aims of the Housing Support Service are:

To promote tenancy sustainment and prevent homelessness through the provision of person centred housing support
To support households during their stay in temporary accommodation
To assist households to settle into permanent accommodation and minimise the incidents of repeat homelessness

You will have a named support worker who will make sure that you are getting all the support that you require.

Type of support	Support offered
Help with tenancy set up	Accessing furniture including referral to Scottish Welfare Fund Setting up utilities and direct debits Explaining tenancy agreements & leases Assistance with housing benefit forms/updating Universal Credit journal to update address and claim housing costs
Help with claiming welfare benefits	Practical assistance with form filling Referrals to Welfare Rights Liaising for vulnerable clients on back dating benefit claims
Safety and Security	Assistance to tackle the poor condition of properties Advice on fuel poverty Resettlement support to victims of domestic violence etc
Assistance with developing budgeting, domestic life skills	Delivering resettlement training for homeless households Jointly delivering parenting classes Advice and support on maintaining a property in good condition
Assistance with developing social skills and behaviour management	Supporting clients to address underlying issues Promoting positive interaction and behaviour
General counselling/emotional support	Providing a listening ear and intervening during time of crisis Facilitating access to specialist agencies
Advice and Liaison	Providing advice on any housing, social, legal or financial issue Liaising on a client’s behalf with a range of agencies