WELCOME TO THE HAVEN CHILDREN'S HOME
The Haven
Admission to The Haven
Once a referral is received it will be considered by the Home Manager or a senior worker. They will complete an impact assessment specifically looking at the suitability of the referral in relation to the personal details (age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation) and care and support needs of children/young people already living in the home. Decisions to provide a placement are based on a thorough consideration of the needs of the child/young person, their “match” with other residents and a judgement on the ability of the home to meet their needs within the terms of the Statement of Purpose, and the prevailing circumstances at the time.
Children’s ages will be given careful consideration due to the wide range permitted in the Statement of purpose. All discussions are focussed on how an individual’s well-being outcomes can be met. There will be an opportunity for an introductory visit by the young person, parents, carer and social worker, to consider whether this is a viable placement. Where a placement is offered, a pre-admission planning meeting will determine the placement plan for the young person. The referral and admission process will seek to engage the young person and his/her parents/carers positively and collaboratively in a partnership approach. Young people and their families (where possible and appropriate) will be encouraged to visit prior to admission. Staff will provide visitors with verbal and written information about the service available, the expectations of the young person and the obligations and responsibilities of staff. After an informal visit, should the social worker, young person and/or parent/carers wish to pursue a placement, the social worker will provide The Haven Children’s home with the necessary pre admission documents; up to date copies of the Care and Support Assessment and Care Plan / Pathway Plan / Education Plans, Risk Assessment Reports, etc.) from the placing authority.
The first Placement Planning Meeting should be held before the placement. An Emergency Placement may be offered without the usual planning and / or complete assessment
process having taken place because of the need to ensure the safety and the welfare of the child immediately. In this case, the Placement Planning Meeting should be held within 24 hours of the placement - Regulated Services (service providers and responsible individuals) Regulations 2017 - 14,15,16,17,18 and 21.
During the time spent at The Haven, staff will work with the young person and others
to achieve the well-being outcomes identified in the plan. A formal review of the care
and support plan will take place in line with the Social Services & Well-being (Wales)
Act 2014 (Part 6 Code of Practice Looked After and Accommodated Children).
Care and Support Planning and Review
Each young person has an individual Placement Plan based on an assessment of their needs. They help us to write the plan. We identify areas they need to work on when they are first placed with us
and record their progress throughout their stay. We aim to help them to progress and improve in all the identified areas. Typically this might include emotional well-being, self-confidence and self-esteem, family relationships and friendships, social skills, behaviour, self-care, health and education.
For any placement, the personal plan will be drawn up prior to or as near to commencement of
placement to include the details from the Care and Support Plan supplied by the placing authority.
The placement plan is a personal plan for the individual young person which sets out;
a) How on a day to day basis the young person care and support needs will be met,
b) How the young person will be supported to achieve their personal outcomes,
c) The steps which will be taken to mitigate any identified risks to the young person’s well-being,
d) The steps which will be taken to support positive risk-taking and independence, where it has
been determined this is appropriate.
The initial personal plan is reviewed and updated within the first seven days of commencement of service in line with the outcome of the provider’s assessment. A copy of the personal plan will provided in a format and language appropriate to the person’s needs. Further to this the personal plan will be reviewed as and when required but at least every three months.
Any review of the personal plan will be aligned with reviews required and conducted by the Local Authority. This review will include the extent of which the young person has been able to achieve
their personal outcomes. The young person will be encouraged to be involved in the review of this plan and information will be shared in a child friendly format applicable to their age, needs and level
of understanding
Young people are actively encouraged to have a say in their care planning and the home. They are encouraged to share their wishes and feelings through a variety of forums, these include Keyworker
sessions, consultation forms, Young People’s house meetings and discussions.