Football game at an IFS event.
Discussion and support at an IFS event.
Foster placements are referred through Social Workers within the placing authority. Initial contact by the Social Worker will discuss the suitability of placement and where that fits into the overall care plan. Social Workers who would wish to consider a placement at Kibble should discuss this with the screening group, which operates within their authority. Referral papers can then be formally submitted to Kibble. Kibble will check with the relevant local authority and their fund manager to confirm that they are happy to proceed with the placement request. Kibble will then send a funding authorization form to the fund manager. Once a placement has been identified, a Linking Meeting would be arranged to allow the relevant professionals to meet with Carers and identify how Kibble can best meet young person's needs. A subsequent Planning Meeting involving the young person and relevant persons will agree planned introductions with the young person and Carers including day visits and overnights. When a placement start date is identified the Social Worker will request a children's hearing.
View or download Social Worker’s Information PackIt may be that young people referred currently receive a residential and educational placement within Kibble Education and Care Centre. We welcome opportunities to provide integrated service provision. In such circumstances the above linking and planning meetings will still need to take place for Kibble's Intensive Fostering Services. This will support the seamless integration of the young person's evolving care plan whilst promoting continuity of care.
Strategic development, leadership and management of intensive fostering and support services services for young people (12 - 21 years) in partnership with relevant persons, professionals, agencies and local authorities.
Management, supervision, guidance and support of young people, foster carers and staff within intensive fostering and support services.
Management, supervision, guidance and support of young people, foster carers and staff within intensive fostering and support services.