PLACEMENT PLAN FOR LOOKED AFTER & RELEVANT 16-17 YEAR OLD YOUNG PEOPLE IN SUPPORTED ACCOMMODATION

& SUPPORTED LODGINGS

The goal of this plan is to be clear about the care arrangements for the young person in this placement.

This initial plan should be completed before or at the time the young person is placed, if this is not possible it must be completed within 5 days of the placement starting. The plan should then be reviewed as part of the statutory LAC or pathway plan review process.

This Placement Plan together with the Individual Placement Agreement (IPA) make up the Placement Agreement for all Looked After Young People in Supported Accommodation. Where the placement plan cannot be completed in full at the time of placement then essential information e.g. Young Person’s Pathway Plan and PALAC form; should be given to the supported lodgings host/accommodation provider at that point.

The supported lodgings host/accommodation provider should be given appropriate details of why this placement is required.Where possible the plan should be drawn up with the young person, their parents, carer and their Social Worker/Personal Adviser.

Date Plan drawn up: / Start Date of Placement:
Review Date: / Expected End:

Background Information on the Young Person:

Young Person’s name: / CareFirst ID:
Gender: / Ethnicity/ Country of origin:
D.o.B / Age:
Ethnicity: / Religion:
Immigration Status (if applicable) / Refugee/Limited Leave/ARE
Legal Status (e.g. Look after (eligible) or relevant / Preferred language:
Interpreter required? / Yes/No
If yes for what occasions?

Young Person’s family members and significant other people:

Name: / Relationship: / D.o.B.

Accommodation Provider/ Supported Lodgings Host(s) details:

Name(s):
Address:
Phone number: / Email address:
Address where young person will be placed if different

Type of placement:

Single occupation + floating support / Other
Shared occupation + floating support / Other
Hostel/ Foyer / Other
Supported Lodgings / Other

Placement introduction details:

Has the young person visited the placement prior to the start date?(please tick)

Yes / No / YP refused/ did not wish to

Did parent(s) / previous carer(s) attend placement plan meeting? If not, please give reasons

Is there anyone involved in the plan who should not see the full plan or have access to the new address?

Aim / Goal of placement and Expected duration

SPECIFIC AREAS OF SUPPORT TO BE PROVIDED BY THE ACCOMMODATION PROVIDER’S KEY WORKER/SUPPORTED LODGINGS HOSTAS IDENTIFIED IN THE PATHWAY PLAN

  1. HEALTH AND DIETARY NEEDS

Important health information

Detail:Are there any known health issues, Disability, Any known allergies / medical conditions, Any dietary needs (e.g. vegetarian or halal food)?

Young Person’s current GP (*)
Young Person’s current opticians
Young Person’s current dentist
Other key health professionals and details (i.e. CAMHS, LAATCH)

(*) Please identify whether the young person will remain registered with the current medical practitioner, or are to be registered with another practitioner by the supported host/ accommodation provider’s key worker.

Any medication currently being taken:

Medication / Purpose / Type e.g. tablet / medicine / Dose/ frequency / When Given / How and By Whom

Support required from the supported lodgings host/accommodation providers’ key workers in relation to young person’s health

Detail: Include role in addressing any health needs identified? Include any appointments (What are arranged? What are needed? Who will take young person? All newly accommodated young people should be registered with an appropriate GP within 14 days

Health related Delegated Authority Agreement (if look after young person)

Task, consent or agreement / Who has authority to give consent/ agreement or undertake the task
Signed consent to emergency medical treatment inc. anaesthesia
Medical procedure carried out in the home that requires training (e.g. young person with disability/illness)
Signed consent to dental emergency treatment inc anaesthetic
Administration of prescribed/over the counter medications
Consent – routine immunisations
Planned medical procedures
Dental - routine treatment inc anaesthetic
Optician – appointments, glasses
Consent to examination/ treatment by school Doctor
Permission for school to administer prescribed/over the counter medications
Referral/ consent for YP to access another service e.g. CAMHS
  1. EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING DETAILS

Relevant detail: IncludeSchool/college/Training provider/employer’s name:

Address:……………

Phone number:…………………………………

Email:……………………………………..

Key contact – name and role:………………………….

Times of school / college/ Training/ Work:

Travel arrangements:

Support required from the supported lodgings host/accommodation providers’ key workers in relation to young person’s education, training or employment

Education related Delegated Authority Agreement(if look after young person)

Task, consent or agreement / Who has authority to give consent/ agreement or undertake the task?
Signed consent for school/ college day trips
Signed consents for overnight school/ college trips (including those abroad)
Attendance at unplanned meetings re incidents or immediate issues
School/ college photos
Attendance at PEP meetings
Registering at a school/College
Changing a school/ college
Referral/ consent for YP to access another service (please specify the service)
Personal Health and Social Education
Other?
  1. IDENTITY, CULTURALRELIGIOUS NEEDS; HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

Important information: Place of worship -Will young person be able to continue to attend? If not, who will be responsible for making alternative arrangements? Club, Sport, Leisure activities, etc. Will they be able to continue these in placement? If not can alternatives be found?

Support required from the supported lodgings host/accommodation providers’ key workers in relation to young person’s Young person’s identity, cultural and religious needs; hobbies and interests

Identity and Activity related Delegated Authority Agreement (if look after young person)

Task, consent or agreement / Who has authority to give consent/ agreement or undertake the task?
Attendance at a place of worship
Sports/ social clubs
More hazardous activities e.g. horse riding, skiing, rock climbing
New or changes in faith, church or religious observance
New or changes in ‘nicknames’, order of first names or preferred names.
  1. SELF CARE AND INDEPENDENCE SKILLS

Are there any tasks the young person is able to do by themselves?

Detail: Include cleaning, washing, cooking, budgeting, shopping, etc.

Support required from the supported lodgings host/accommodation providers’ key workers to prepare for independent living?

Detail:include cleaning, washing, cooking, budgeting, shopping, setting new home, paying bills, etc

Personal Responsibility Delegated Authority Agreement (if look after young person)

Task, consent or agreement / Who has authority to give consent/ agreement or undertake the task?
Overnight with friends (‘sleepovers’)
Haircuts/colouring
Body piercing
Mobile phone
Part time employment
Accessing social networking sites e.g. Facebook, Twitter, MSN
Photos or other media activity
Holidays within the BritishIslands
Holidays outside the BritishIslands
  1. EMOTIONAL NEEDS

Does the young person have any patterns of behaviours both positive and negative that the host/accommodation provider needs to be aware of? If so please give details (including management strategies): Are there any others involved in supporting the child/young person with this?

Support required from the supported lodgings host/accommodation providers’ key workers in relation to young person’s emotional and behavioural needs

  1. IMMIGRATION/ LEGAL ISSUES

Details of Immigration/ legal situation (Home Office interviews, solicitor’s appointments, probation, Police, Courts, etc.)

Support required from the supported lodgings host/accommodation providers’ key workers in relation to the young person’s immigration/ legal situation

E.g.: support attending Home Office interviews, solicitor’s appointments, probation, Police, Courts, etc.

  1. CONTACT, SUPPORT FRIENDSHIP NETWORK

What are the current arrangements for contact (if any), other people important to the young person, anyone who should not have contact (including legal orders)?

Is young person is a parent? / Yes / No

If so, what are the contact details for their own child (ren) and their social worker(s)?

Support required from the supported lodgings host/accommodation providers’ key workers to maintain contact with friends and other important people

Record details of any meetings planned and ensure carer(s) and parents are aware of them.

Meeting / Date planned?
Statutory (LAC) Review
Personal Education Plan meeting
Case Conference
Core Group
Review Placement Plan
Health Assessment
Any other meeting?
  1. ANY OTHER SUPPORT REQUIRED
  1. SUPPORT DURING PLACEMENT

Name and phone number of young person’s Social Worker/PA & Key Responsibilities

Name and phone number of Key worker & Key Responsibilities

Name and phone number of Independent Review Officer & Key Responsibilities

Name and phone number of any other relevant professionals & Key Responsibilities

  1. List of Significant/ valuables items brought to placement

Any significant / valuable items brought to placement? / Yes / No
If Yes: What / Where is it? / Who responsible for keeping safe?
  1. ARRANGEMENTS FOR REPORTING AS MISSING & EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS

EMERGENCY DUTY TEAM: 0121 605 6060

24 HOUR FOSTER CARER HELP LINE: 07789396865

AGREEMENTS TO PLAN

Agreed by those present:

Signature:…………………………………………………………………..

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Date plan distributed: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Date distribution is recorded on CareFirst …………………………………………….

Date young person informed of plan………………………………………………

Date young person informed is recorded on CareFirst …………………………………………….

Copies sent to Accommodation Provider/ Supported Lodgings Host, social worker, young person, parents and IRO.

Confirmation that Information has been provided to Accommodation Provider/ Supported Lodgings Hosts in relation to Young Person in Placement

I confirm that the information has been provided to me in respect of the above young person who is currently placed with me: (Please tick boxes as appropriate)

Young Person’s Plan
The Placement Plan
The Pathway Plan
The Young Person’s Assessment: Initial Assessment, Core Assessment, Other:
Personal Education Plan
Risk Assessment
Birth Certificate
Passport
Medical Card and LAC Health Plan
Bank/Savings Book
Other (please specify)

I agree to keep this information in confidence and understand that it remains the property of Solihull MBC at all times. I will retain this information in the lockable case provided by the department.

KEY WORKER/SUPPORTED LODGINGS HOST NAME AND SIGNATURE

………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………DATE………………………………….

SOCIAL WORKER’S /PA NAME AND SIGNATURE ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………DATE………………………………….

TEAM…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

HOUSE RULES (FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN SUPPORTED LODGINGS ONLY)

Accommodation

  • …………. (Young Person) will have sole use of a bedroom and whilst ………………(Host) has full right of entry into that room as the householder, he / she / they will respect ………………….’s right to privacy and give reasonable notice to enter.
  • ………has a right to use the shared facilities and rooms in the property; this will include the kitchen, bathroom and WC, lounge and laundry facilities. …….does not have the right of access to the other bedrooms in the property.
  • If for any reason, ……………. (Young Person) needs to be moved to an alternative bedroom either permanently or as a temporary measure, the reasons will be explained by the Host/Accommodation Provider either in the presence of the Social Worker/PA or the Supported Lodgings & Housing Officer so that…………… (Young Person) can be aware of the reasons for the move.

Food

  • …………. (Young Person) will help himself/herself to breakfast and lunch and
  • …………… (Young Person) should help with tasks around the kitchen if asked to do so by …………(Host) (delete as appropriate)

Laundry

……………………(Young Person) will have access to laundry facilities in the property if needed.

Finance

  • …………….. (Host/Accommodation Provider) will be paid directly by Children’s Services and/ or Housing Benefit Department for the provision of the lodgings
  • ……………… (Young Person) will receive a Personal Allowance/ Benefit directly from …………………. This allowance/Benefit is to be budgeted by ……………….. (Young Person) to meet all of his personal needs
  • ………….. (Young Person) will pay £………. per week to……………(Host) towards meals and laundry costs (delete as appropriate)
  • (Young Person) will pay £………. per week to……………(Host) to be kept for him/her by……. (host)
  • ………………(Young Person) is NOT allowed to take out credit cards, loan agreement or mobile phone contracts registered at…………………(Host) address (delete as appropriate) unless agreed with ………………….. (Host)

Visitors

  • Visitors can only come to the property once it has been agreed with ………………..(Host) (delete as appropriate)

General Rules

The following rules must be followed to ensure that …………….(Young Person) placement with……………(Host) can be maintained.

These Include:

  • No illegal drugs will be bought into the property
  • ………….(Young Person) understands that if s/he steals something from or maliciously destroys……………(Host) property, s/he will have to pay these back.
  • No alcohol without permission.
  • ……………(Young Person) will normally be home by …...... (times) Monday to Thursday. Times at weekend by agreement between ……………… (Young Person) and the host(s). If, for any reasons ………………..(Young Person) will not be home by the agreed time, s/he will, out of courtesy, let …………………(Host) know when s/he expects to be home.
  • The property will be locked and secured after these times.
  • ……………………………(Young Person) is expected to keep his/her room tidy
  • ……………….(Young Person) and ………………..(Hosts) will respect each other’s privacy
  • ………….(Young Person) will respect ………………..(Hosts) and their property and vice versa.

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