VALG Care Services

About this provider

We provide supported living services for young adults 18+The requirement

The expected outcomes for service users living in our supported accommodation are:

• to be supported to maintain their tenancy

• to be able to live safely within their community, in the least restrictive setting

• to work towards maximising independence and reducing support needs

• to be equipped with the skills, knowledge and resilience to maintain optimum physical, mental and emotional health

• to be engaged in meaningful activity

• to have an income and manage their finances appropriately

• to have increased choice and control

• to be supported in a person-centred way and to be treated with dignity and respectSupport services will ensure the service users they work with:

• have maximum choice and control in all elements of their life and support (positive risk management approach)

• are supported to maintain and develop skills to manage their home as independently as possible

• are supported to work towards a reduction in support needs, where appropriate, and to move on to more independent living best suited to their needs

• have access to appropriate meaningful day activities, including exploring education, employment and training where appropriate

• are encouraged to be active participants in their local community and to engage in social and leisure activities

• have access to independent advocacy

• are supported to develop and maintain positive relationships with their network of friends, family and partners

• are supported in a way that is sensitive and responsive to their cultural, ethnic and religious needs

• are supported positively with regards any behaviour that may be challenging to services

• have support to manage their finances, including their personal budget / ISF where applicable

• are communicated with in a way that is accessible to them, taking a Total Communication Approach where appropriate. For example, this may include visual aids, use of Makaton (or equivalent).