The Homeless Agency’s Learning and Performance (L&P) Network recommended the development of Competency Framework as part of their Strategy for 2005 -2006. It was felt that such a Framework would aid organisations in their selection, support and performance management process. The L&P Strategy stated that a Competency Framework was critical to developing a quality workforce which could meet the needs of homeless people.

Adare HRM was awarded the contract to develop this Framework for the homeless sector and they commenced work on this project in July 2005. Their objective was to create a ‘clear menu of competencies’ that organisations could use.