One of the main factors that will affect whether or not we can offer a placement are the matching considerations.
A newly referred young person with particular behaviors and a high level of care could have a considerable impact on residents in the home.
Residents should be informed of any new admissions in advance to help them prepare for the upcoming change, keeping in mind confidentiality at all times.
The placing authority and young person will visit the proposed home, meet the staff team and discuss the expectations of Hope Pathway and the young person.
The level of support (allocated 1:1 hours) and start date of placement will then be agreed.
Once specifics of the placement have been agreed, we will ask the social worker to sign two copies of the Placement Agreement Form which will state the cost of placement and any additional costs relating to 1:1 support.
One copy will remain with Hope Pathway and the other will be sent to the local authority’s placement team for final authorization on costs.
Once the final costs have been authorized, the placement will commence on the agreed date.