How can I get family based care services?
Following an assessment of the service user’s needs by a Care Manager, a request may be made to the Family Based Care Organiser to provide a suitable placement (contact details at bottom of page).
"Matching" is a fundamental part of the placement process and crucial to its success. As far as possible Carer and client are matched in terms of the type of care needed, personality and interests, cultural background etc. To aid the matching process and as a way of introducing themselves many of the Carers provide a brief pen portrait and photograph. In all but exceptional circumstances, there is at least one introductory meeting between client and Carer before any placement will go ahead. Only if this meeting is successful will the placement proceed. If it is unsuccessful, an alternative placement will be offered, if available.
Who are the family based carers?
Family Based Carers are individuals or families who are approved by the County Council. The approval process is a comprehensive procedure requiring the applicant to complete an application form, provide three referees and a GP reference and subscribe to the Service’s Code of Practice and Confidentiality Agreement. Although approval can be a rather lengthy procedure it is felt that this is the most reliable means of safeguarding, as far as possible, those vulnerable adults who may later be placed in the care of that person.
During and following approval Carers receive training and support. All Carers are expected to undertake core training e.g. emergency aid, moving and handling, vulnerable adult protection etc. They also have regular support meetings that include training, administration and social elements.
For further information, please contact your local Access Team, or alternatively, one of the Family Based Care Team Managers in:
Central Cheshire 01270 505121
East Cheshire 01625 534861
West Cheshire 0151 357 4618 |