Thirteen Housing Group manage more than 36,000 homes across the Northeast, York and Hull. They deliver a portfolio of employability services to tenants and residents across the Tees Valley, covering all 5 local authority areas. In the past they have delivered as a contractor:
- Youth Employment Initiative as part of a consortium led by New College Durham
- Employment Support for Princes Trust
- DWP Brighter Futures (employment support for ex-offenders)
- Middlesbrough Borough Council Community Learning
- Learning Curve, training/employment support
Thirteen Housing Group currently deliver:
- UKSPF – Tees Valley Move Forward (people & skills) – this is part of the HENNE consortium, Thirteen leading with four other housing associations.
- Journey to Success on behalf of Accent Housing
- National Careers Service -Training & Employment Support
- Jobs Plus Pilot (Stockton on Tees)
Thirteen Housing Group have vast experience of working with offenders/ex-offenders both within the prison establishment and those in the community on probation. They currently deliver:
- MOJ Accommodation Programme (Resettle) across the whole of Northeast
- Tees Vally & Durham Future Steps programme, holistic support to sustain tenancies, support within the community and access to employment opportunities.
Thirteen Housing Group is committed to all tenants and residents within their communities with support and services that aim to:
- find quality information, advice and guidance about jobs, training and education
- find mentoring and support to plan a way into work or training
- develop the skills that businesses need
- overcome barriers to getting a job or training
Thirteen is a member of the Housing Employment Network North East (HENNE) which is a partnership of 12 North East social housing providers who through collaboration and the development of practical solutions, aims to support our residents and tenants to overcome barriers to employment, develop skills and experience, and provide employment opportunities. To find out more about HENNE visit Housing Employment Network North East (HENNE)
