Statement of Purpose
Aims and Objectives:
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To establish a Person Centred Care Approach by the use of Personalised Care Programs to enable the Company to give a Domiciliary Care Service and Support to children / young people & adults with Learning Disabilities and other needs.ff
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To develop individual services so that each person can achieve their full potential: - physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially.
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To encourage/support each person to follow their spiritual/religious inclinations by attending a place of worship of their choice and enabling contact/friendship with people of similar beliefs. --------------
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To foster self-advocacy for everyone through a Designated Support System. Individuals will be given the address and telephone number of an independent advocate if they request this service. ---------------
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To enhance the services provided by identifying the training needs of staff.
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To maintain staff morale and attitude by a) ensuring that all staff are part of the decision making process of the Company and b) through regular supervision and appraisal of their work.
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Personal Care must be delivered in a sensitive and respectful manner, ensuring that the person’s dignity and personal preferences are respected.
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Support will be given to the person as agreed in their Service Agreement and Care Plan. Care Plans will be reviewed every six months or when there is a change in the person’s circumstances.
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The Company will assist in procuring housing for the individual where there is an identified housing need if requested to do so by the Service Provider (this is normally Social Services). The Company will assist with any alterations and adaptations required to make the house suitable for the person.
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The Company will assist in procuring housing for the individual where there is an identified housing need if requested to do so by the Service Provider (this is normally Social Services). The Company will assist with any alterations and adaptations required to make the house suitable for the person.
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Staff are expected to challenge all and any discrimination or acts of prejudice that they encounter.
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The Aims and Objectives of the Company are reviewed each year. Individuals, Staff, Relatives, Advocates and Management are encouraged to contribute to this process.
Cephas Policy Statement:
It is essential that people feel secure and that the quality of their lives is rich and rewarding.
Building mutual trust is a foundation stone of our philosophy. Being prepared to go ‘the extra mile’ can make the difference between feelings of acceptance rather than rejection. Security means being given time to work through difficulties and develop stability.
In a caring atmosphere everyone is encouraged to participate and contribute; thus developing self-esteem and a sense of responsibility and independence.
Everyone plays his/her role in looking after their home. To this end a short period is spent each day specifically doing 'homemaking' tasks, e.g. hovering, dusting, laundry, watering plants, looking after pets etc.
The aim is to ensure that each person finds satisfaction and self-respect by planning their own life.
A programme of care and recreation is created for each individual. This is carefully balanced and structured to enable each person to lead as 'normal' a life-style as possible. Throughout the day, there is a choice of activities.
We provide a high standard of professional care in warm and welcoming environments. Healthy living styles are encouraged.
We undertake to have a sufficiently high level of staffing to give each person enough support to develop to their full potential, and to create opportunities for choice, keeping in mind, at all times, the fundamental right to privacy, respect, independence, and dignity.
Our policy is to ensure a high level of expertise in our care-team. Staffing includes a high percentage of experienced professionals.
On-going training programmes for all staff, enables them to meet the diverse needs of individuals, and find personal and professional satisfaction.
