As a housing association, you have an important role to play in providing equality of opportunity to all your tenants. One way you can do this is by helping them find employment. By assisting them with their job search, you can help break down barriers and open up new opportunities for them. Here are some tips on how you can help your tenants find work. In the below, we discuss the relationship between the social housing sector and employment services with Lynsey Sweeney, Managing Director of Communities that Work
The importance of helping tenants find work
Finding jobs for tenants can not only improve their living conditions but can also cultivate a sense of purpose and value among them. With the help of job skills or up-skilling, they can develop the confidence and resilience needed to excel in their jobs. Showing tenants that you are there to help them meet their job needs can motivate them to stay positive and feel empowered on the path toward finding rewarding work. Furthermore, these efforts put tenants in the best position possible to meet their monthly rent obligations, creating increased stability for both parties. Ultimately, helping tenants find jobs instils a powerful sense of pride that’s good not only for current residents but also empowering potential future tenants who may look to your property favourably when considering where to live.
How finding work can help to improve tenant’s lives
Finding work can be a tough task, but when done correctly it has the potential to improve tenants’ lives. Seen as an opportunity for learning skills, finding and holding down a job can significantly increase an individual’s ability to generate an income and make positive changes in their life. By taking the time to search for suitable jobs, tenants can hone their skill sets and learn new ones through up-skilling or training them for potential future opportunities. Having a job is often seen as a major sign of responsibility which helps people to stay disciplined and motivated. Finding work could therefore be viewed as not only an important source of income but also as a great way to empower tenants with the self-belief they need to take control of their lives.
The benefits of providing equality of opportunity to all tenants
Equality of opportunity is integral to giving everyone a fair chance to better their quality of life. Providing tenants with equal opportunities can help tackle the cost of living crisis, as it promotes better access to resources such as financial assistance and housing. This in turn allows everyone to better manage their finances and better adapt to the social and economic circumstances they are currently trying to navigate. By granting each tenant an equal shot at success there is a better chance that individuals will be able to create better lives for themselves, taking part in a just economy unfettered by unfair restrictions or barriers. Equality of opportunity gives every tenant the chance at a better quality of life and that should be a priority for us all.
How landlords can help tenants find work
It is in a landlord’s best interest to help their tenants make the most of local job opportunities available to them. To do this, skill discovery and up-skilling or even signposting could prove to be incredibly useful. By offering things such as resume-writing workshops, skill training initiatives and helping tenants understand qualifications and career paths, landlords can contribute meaningfully towards helping their tenants find work. Assisting tenants in understanding the local job markets and connecting them with relevant contacts within their region can help create bridges that might not have existed otherwise. Providing support in whatever capacity landlords can have the potential to lead to meaningful outcomes for everyone involved – a happy tenant, successful business outcomes and added value for everyone.
In Summary
By helping your tenants find steady work, you can not only provide them with economic stability but also empower them to create a better future for themselves. With the right assistance and guidance, this can be achieved!
If you are looking for a way to support your tenants we highly recommend signing up for our freemium Skillzminer package and marketing toolkit to make the process easier—it will enable local employers to find great candidates in no time at all. Most importantly, it’s completely free. Having access to these tools can help you ensure equality of opportunity for all your tenants and give them the chance to achieve access to better jobs faster. So don’t hesitate—to sign up today!