Long term solutions

Each person we support is matched with a keyworker. Together, they take time to understand what’s going on and what support will help. From there, they build a support plan that reflects the person’s needs and priorities.

This might include:

• • Finding and keeping a permanent home
  • Building everyday skills like budgeting or cooking
  • Support with mental or physical health
  • Support around substance use
  • Reconnecting with family or support networks

Support doesn’t follow a set timeline. For some people, things move quickly. For others, it takes longer. We stay alongside people for as long as they need.

Alongside one-to-one keywork support, our recovery programme – THRIVE (Therapeutic, Health, Recovery, Innovation, Vocation and Education) – offers structured, ongoing support for people who need time and consistency to move forward.

Each week, more than 25 activities take place across HARP. These include gardening, sport, music, and art-based sessions.

This support focuses on:

• Building daily routines
• Growing confidence and independence
• Managing health and wellbeing
• Preparing for education, training, or work

THRIVE is about steady progress, not pressure. We focus on what matters to each person and support them to move forward in a way that works for them.

Having a stable income can make a real difference. But getting into work isn’t always straightforward. People we support may have gaps in employment, limited qualifications, or low confidence. Housing instability and stigma can also make things harder.

We offer practical support to help people take steps towards work, training, or education.

This includes:

• Building skills and confidence
• Access to training and qualifications
• Support with CVs, applications, and interviews
• Opportunities to gain experience

We also work with local partners, including Southend City Council, Southend Adult Community College, and the probation service, to make sure people can access the right opportunities.

As part of this, we offer two programmes:

• Next Steps — for people under 30 in our services
• HARP Construct — supporting people into construction careers

For many people, this is about more than employment. It’s about structure, confidence, and feeling part of a community again.