Support

Key worker

All young people are allocated a key worker, who will meet with them at least once a week for planned key work sessions. The keyworker will work alongside the young person to formulate the Placement Plan in line with the Placing Local Authority's Placement Plan taking in to consideration the young person's thoughts and feelings.

Independent skills work

Key work sessions may also look at life skills, particularly if the young person is working towards independence. Sessions may include: cooking, budgeting, making appointments, doing the washing and shopping. We also have several booklets including ASDAN Living Independently Course which work through a variety of independent skills such as changing a fuse, opening a bank account, creating a CV and applying for jobs.

Preparation to leave the home

At Vision Living we will support young people in learning the skills they need to live independently in the future. As agreed, by the Local Authority, the home will support young people to move on at a suitable time and to a suitable placement; as discussed and agreed at the transition meeting/s.

When a young person leaves the home we will put plans in place to ensure that they have a positive last day whatever the circumstances. This may include a celebration of their choice e.g. a party, take away night or a meal out.

This provides an opportunity for the young person, staff and other young people in placement to say goodbye.

Wider systems

All young people in placement will have a Social Worker / P.A who is the lead professional. Vision Living liaises with Social Care at regular intervals to discuss the progress being made and ensure regular review of the young person's needs.

Weekly reports are sent on email to the social worker to keep them informed; equally we would expect social care to notify us should they learn of any new information about the young person, their family and/or their placement plan.

At Vision Living we recognise that we need to work in a multi-agency way to ensure positive outcomes for young people. As required, and as guided by Social Care, we will make referrals to partner agencies as required.. When specialist services are involved we would support the young person to attend.

Involving Parents / Carers

Where appropriate parents / carers are involved in the planning process; further to this regular telephone contact is made and weekly reports are sent, via email or in the post. Parents / carers are invited to visit the home and attend meetings.

Children's Views

At Vision Living we believe in ensuring our young people’s voices are heard and their opinions are taken into consideration in regards to the running of the home, for example, decoration, activities and many more.

At Vision Living we strive to gain a good understanding of our young people’s needs, views and concerns. This work is completed through direct key work sessions and regular meetings.

We also believe in supporting our young people in sharing their thoughts and opinions about their own care plan. Prior to the young person’s review the allocated key worker will spend time with the young person to support and encourage them in completing their own consultation documents.