Request for EOI - R28-19 Support For A Young Person

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – R28-19 EOI Sefton Is seeking a placement for Child A, a young person aged 15 and is presently identifying as Female, however, ongoing work indicates Child A is fluid in Gender. is presently placed in Tier 4 Health provision and was admitted due to self harming but is now ready for discharge. We require a suitable placement to be located as soon as possible to allow for a smooth transition. The long-term plan for Child A is for Child A to attend a 52 Week Residential Home with Education. It is envisaged that this placement would need to last until Child A completes education and onto the age of 18. Child A has not attended mainstream education since February 2018 and has engaged with minimal education provision in hospital or home settings. YP Characteristics: - • Child A has no criminal convictions. • Child A can struggle with boundaries. • Child A can be verbally and physically aggressive. • Child A has damaged property. • Child A has Self Harmed to the point of hospitalisation. • Child A can also be easily lead by others. Placement needs:- • An Ofsted Registered Children’s Home. • To work in partnership with the Council and CAMHS to manage risk. • To provide an environment where Child A can feel safe and comfortable. • Initially 1:1 staffing. • A solo placement – or small group setting – no more than a 3 in total. • A compatibility risk assessment to assess suitability with similar Children. • Placement to be away from the Southport area of Sefton but close to borough for contact purposes, however, all areas will be considered. • Placement staff needs to be trained in restraint and safe holding but staff will need to try all methods of de-escalation first. • Placement will need consistent and resilient staffing. If you provide a service that you feel can meet the needs of this Young Person, please contact the Commissioning Support Team via our Team email address contracts9@sefton.gov.uk Quoting the reference R28-19 EOI and we will return with a full referral and additional child information including a copy of the EHCP. Keywords: Support, Young Person