On arrival at the accommodation, each Young Person will be given information on the local area, including shops, places of religious worship, Schools, Colleges, Community organisations, Libraries, Sport and other Recreational activities. All Young People will be instructed on the use of appliances and emergency procedures.
A Staff member on duty will be the main contact for all Young People. The Manager’s role is to oversee the work with the Young Person. The Key Worker’s role is to work directly with the Young Person and their Social Worker will ensure that the Young Person’s needs are coordinated to aid the success of the placement.
Young People who are new arrivals in the Country will be given all the extra support that is needed and will be checked on a daily basis to help with the settling in process and to support the Young Person in gaining the necessary basic living skills needed to live independently, in what may be, to the Young Person, an alien environment.
The Manager will provide the Young Person with their initial weekly allowance. The Key Worker will arrange a suitable time for escorting the Young Person to register with a GP, Dentist and/or any other relevant Health Care services. The Key Worker will assist on an ongoing basis with any issues that arise whilst living in the accommodation.
The Manager or Key Worker will obtain and carry out the induction of the Young Person into the living accommodation and complete the conditions of Residency form, via interpreter if needed. This will include outlining the requirements with regards to conduct, allowances, security; usage of appliances, health and safety and cleanliness. Any queries will be dealt with at this time.
In any given circumstance, where the Placement needs to be terminated, 14 days’ notice in writing will be required from the Local Authority.
The usual house expectations would apply with the following amendments:
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