Health and social work services

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Achieving for Children (AfC), with Kingston Council, are constructing a new, purpose-built overnight respite facility at the Moor Lane Centre KT9 2AA. This building and another, 2 bedroom flat, Croft Cottage in Richmond TW9 2HP will provide short break care for children and young people who may have multiple disabilities, complex medical needs and challenging behaviour, and who are aged 8 to 17 years. AfC is inviting the relevant market for a provider to deliver the respite care service from these 2 premises. The aim of this service is to provide the young people an opportunity to learn, flourish and develop their independent living skills within a safe environment outside their family home and also to provide “time off” for families from the additional demands of caring for child with special educational needs and disabilities. AfC is looking to establish a long term partnership with a prospective organisation to deliver a high quality standard of residential respite care service that is provided by a team of qualified and experienced staff from 2 locations stated above. The vision is to create a warm family type environment where children and young people are encouraged and supported to have fun, experience new things and develop their daily living skills. With a holistic view of the young person’s needs, to provide a caring, safe and supportive environment based on clear boundaries, structure and always ensuring the child/young person’s welfare is paramount at all times.