Older people. We support people aged 55 and over to maintain and increase their in- dependence, connect with communities, and have health- ier, more fulfilled lives. Mental ill health. We help peo- ple recover from mental ill health and build their resilience, so they can have healthier, more independent lives. Economic inclusion We work with others to support residents, businesses and local communities. We help residents boost income by gaining quali- ty employment, career progres- sion and by developing pro- fessional skills and aspirations. We also help start-ups or es- tablished businesses grow and scale up. Social value targets are embedded in Peabody contracts. We engage with lo- cal communities and strategic partners to provide additional value when contracting organ- isations to deliver on our behalf. The social value we deliver with our partners: Employment and apprenticeships. We create sustainable, quality employ- ment opportunities for our res- idents to access via our con- tractors and throughout our supply chain. Skills. We develop tailored skills development programmes with our partners to upskill, reskill and equip residents so that they can seek better, secure and more sustainable employment. Enterprise. We work with our partners to provide opportuni- ties for local businesses to trade and to access our - and our contractor’s - supply chains. Education. It’s very important for us that our partners help us
We help people, households and communities to be more resilient. This is so that people are better able to handle life’s challenges, keep their tenan- cies and live independent and happy lives.
Care and Support services
Our care and support service helps over 10,000 people in Es- sex, London and Sussex to lead happier, healthier, more inde- pendent lives. We are com- mitted to supporting people through every step of their per- sonal journey, giving them the skills and confidence to improve their lives in the long-term. With over 1,000 colleagues and 4,370 specialist housing units, we have the resources, skills and passion to deliver positive outcomes for the individuals we support and the partners we work with. We’re trusted to manage over 170 contracts, which supports around 40 local authorities to meet their priorities, as well as several NHS Trusts.
providing work experience op- portunities and business expo- sure to local schools, especially in underserved communities. This work is carried out by the Economic Inclusion Team . They are always open to new ide- as of working together with contractors and partners to achieve Peabody’s goals. We want to support our social val- ue ambition into bigger and wider initiatives. What social value can look like in practice: Durkan is one of our contractors delivering phase one of South- mere Village in Thamesmead. We have worked with them on social value projects and initia- tives with a wide range of social
impact, including:
Our services
Building resident’s employabil- ity, providing apprenticeship and employment opportunities for residents as well as delivered training programmes, including PPE and equipment. Boosting the local economy, with an enterprise event aimed at start-ups and social enterpris- es. Supporting local education by attending local school and college engagement events, promoting the many avenues to the construction sectors and facilitated site visits for lo- cal young people interested in construction. They also contrib- uted in-kind by providing finan- cial support and IT equipment for local appeals.
Outreach services. We provide short-term advice and support to help people deal with a range of issues and concerns. This could include assistance with housing, debt, mental health, substance misuse and isolation. Learning disabilities. We help people with learning disabili- ties to enjoy the lifestyle of their choosing and lead healthier, more independent lives. Homelessness and transitional. We support people who are experiencing multiple disadvantages, such as home- lessness and substance misuse.
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