Placement and Admissions

Young people should be able to move into their accommodation in a sensitively and carefully planned way.

At the point when it is determined that a Service may be required, and throughout the subsequent process of identification, planning and placement, the social worker must consult and take account of the views of the following people:

1. The young person;
2. The parents, if relevant or appropriate;
3. The Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO), if the young person is moving from another Looked After Placement;
4. Anyone who is not a parent but has been caring for or looking after the young person;
5. Other members of the family who are significant;
6. The school/education establishment or education authority;
7. The Youth Offending Service, if the young person is known to them.

The social worker should ensure that the proposed placement is in keeping with the overall Care Plan for the young person.

The Care Plan should demonstrate that the young person’s needs will be met by the proposed Service.

The Care Plan should be completed before the young person becomes Looked After, or within 10 working days of the young person moving into the property.

If a placement is approved, the social worker should ensure that a Placement Information Record is drawn up before the placement starts, or within 5 working days of the placement.