Admissions Process

Referrals are accepted for young people presenting multiple challenging behaviour.

The initial referral information and subsequent pre-entry assessment provides us with the information required for compilation of the young person’s Placement Plan and Care File. This information is gathered prior to admission (wherever possible) and assists in the appropriate placement of a young person in any Plus One home.

The time taken ensures that appropriate provision meet the identified needs of the young person. We believe that forward planning and preparation is the key to a successful placement.

Initial contact with us is usually made via the local authority placements officer; we will consider the needs and desired outcomes and the manager will telephone the social worker to ask questions.

If the young person is compatible with incumbents we will submit an expression of interest. At this time we invite the interested parties to visit Plus One, take up references and explore our suitability to work with their young person.

If the placement proceeds and contracts have been agreed it is usual for the future support team to meet the young person in their current placement for relationship building and forward planning.

The young person will be asked to become involved in choosing the decoration and soft furnishings for their future personal space within the home. They will be encouraged to visit and stay overnight at least once before their admission as part of a transition plan.