Scotland - Social services' support for families with no recourse to public funds

Overview

Develop your knowledge and skills to effectively respond to requests for accommodation and financial support made by families who are unable to access benefits and housing assistance due to their immigration status. Please note this course is tailored to those in Scotland and focuses on Scottish legislation.

Who it's for

• Social workers
• NRPF caseworkers
• Managers 
• Local authority legal officers 

What you’ll learn

• What ‘no recourse to public funds’ means and who this applies to
• What to consider when undertaking a needs assessment for a child in an NRPF household
• What to consider when providing accommodation and financial support to families under Section 22 Children (Scotland) Act 1995 
• When a human rights assessment is required
• How to identify and assist a family to achieve a sustainable outcome and expedite case resolution
• Best practice in case management and service delivery

Course outline

• Part 1: Introduction to 'no recourse to public funds' (NRPF)
• Part 2: Assessing need and providing support under section Section 22 Children (Scotland) Act 1995  
• Part 3: Exit pathways and case resolution 

This is an interactive course and includes case studies.