Admission criteria

Moving can be a daunting experience. We hope to make this process as smooth as possible for all involved, ensuring young adults are placed in the correct service and receive the appropriate level of care to meet their individual needs. 

When considering referrals, we will always prioritise meeting both the needs of the young adult referred and of those already in placement. We aim to respond to all referrals within a 24-hour period. We will make every effort to appropriately match any Young adult to the most suitable placement. All referrals received by usasasemi-independent service will be managed in such a way as to ensure. minimal disruption to the young adult referred, the young adults already in placement, staff and the general running of the home. 

For us to make an informed decision, we ask that local authorities send a comprehensive referral to our placements team, highlighting the young adult’s behaviours, needs and background history. Our placements team will review the information and liaise with the service manager as to whether a placement can be offered. We will always be mindful of a young adult’s cultural, religious, communication, and dietary requirements. 

In exceptional circumstances support may be provided for a young person who has been assessed as in need of accommodation and immediate risk and for whom no other more appropriate placement is available. In such circumstances, the age criteria must still be met.

One of the main factors that will affect whether we can offer a placement is the matching considerations. A newly referred young adult with and a high level of care could have a considerable impact on young adults in the home. All young adults should be informed of any new admissions in advance to help them prepare for the upcoming change, always keeping in mind confidentiality. The placing authority and young adult will visit the proposed home, meet the staff team, and discuss the expectations us and the young adult. 

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 upon, 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 us and the other will be sent to the local authority’s placement team for final authorisation on costs. Once the final costs havebeen authorised, the placement will commence on the agreed date.