In-house Services
Residents are expected and very much encouraged to attended scheduled weekly group and 1-1 sessions at the unit. These include:
- Parenting skills
- Life skills
- Basic skills
- 1-1 sessions
- House Meetings
- Resettlement
We feel in that in a group scenario, with others experiencing similar issues, that there are opportunities to learn from one another and gain confidence and knowledge. Progress/difficulties relating to each group, together with topics covered etc are documented by the group facilitator and kept in each resident’s file
1-1 sessions are considered more in the sense of sharing personal issues, to address concerns and situations or problems that a resident may not want to discuss in the presence of others. Each session is documented and both the resident and key/co-keyworker are required to sign the document which is kept in the resident’s file
House Meetings are an opportunity to discuss domestic and social issues. House Meetings are facilitated by an independent advocate, in order that residents feel able to discuss matters regarding the unit, but are able to feedback both positive and negative issues. Minutes from the House Meeting are distributed by the advocate to the residents and the Operational Director. The Operational Director raises issues requiring action/attention at the staff team meeting.
Resettlement meetings are scheduled towards the final 4-6 month mark of a resident’s placement. Staff are guided by resident’s wishes as to where they wish to reside and, where appropriate offer support to create a ‘Move-On Map’ and relevant guidance and advice. Maple Housing is currently in the process of applying to create a charitable arm of the organisation – to be known as “Maple Leaves”. This will receive financial donations/proceeds from fund raising.
Residents due to leave the unit with a planned resettlement programme will be able to apply to the trustees of “Maple Leaves” for a grant to furnish and make ‘homely’ their new home away from the unit.
Outreach will be provided to residents leaving the unit with a resettlement programme. Their previous key/co-keyworker will ensure that the necessary support (benefits, health visitors, Sure Start etc) are in place and visit the ex-resident 3 times a week for the first 2 weeks and once weekly for a further 2 weeks. If it is felt by either one or both parties that this is likely to be an ongoing requirement, the key/co-keyworker will make the appropriate referral to Supporting People, to enable the individual to receive Vulnerable Parent Floating Support.