Price Care are dedicated to improving the lives of young people that are due to be leaving local authority care; We strive to offer the highest quality living support service.
ABOUT US
Price Care’s Semi-Independent Living service provides a high standard of accommodation and a supportive environment for residents aged 16 to 18 years. Our homes offer the perfect environment for young people who need support before they are ready to embark on their journey of independence.
Our semi-independent settings are more than just somewhere to live. They bridge the gap between childhood and adulthood and offer the Young person the optimum level of support, so they are prepared for the challenges of living independently and becoming valued members of the community.
Our care packages are tailored to provide targeted support with education, employment, life skills and housing. This is extremely important in our eyes, without this support they would suddenly be expected to know how to cook their own meals, run a home and manage their finances, all in one go. This is why living in a Price Care semi-independent home can be hugely beneficial to young people.
Here at Price Care we understand that the young people in our care have been exposed to Adverse Childhood Experiences that have had a huge impact on their emotional well-being. With this in mind Price Care provides the necessary therapeutic support to promote positive emotional well-being.
Price Care’s services are provided in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children Act 1989 and 2004 (And relevant government and/or statutory regulations and guidance).
OUR MISSION
We endeavour to guide the young people in our care on their journey to becoming responsible adults. We aim to ensure the Young person attains respect, self-reliance and self-care skills and enable them to make informed, age-appropriate decisions, concerning their present and future regardless of their background or circumstances. Our passionate and dedicated members of staff provide the highest level of support to all the young people in our care.
OUR SERVICE AND ACCOMMODATION
Price Care is committed to providing secure and safe 24-hour living support services for young people looked after by the local authority, aged 16-18.
We offer both short and long-term support for young people as well emergency placements.
We currently have semi-independent homes in the East Midlands area and are happy to open new homes in areas where there is a demand for our services.
All our homes have been specifically located on residential streets within areas that are close to public transport, colleges, and other amenities. Every young person will have their own personal space that they will be responsible for keeping clean and tidy as well as contributing to the upkeep of communal areas.
Price Care aim to maintain a balance of high levels of safety and security in a warm homely environment where all young people can strive to become well balanced, successful independent adults. This approach can be seen through all our policies and procedures, especially those relating to health and safety issues.
Price Care’s Life Skills Training Programmes include mentoring coaching, befriending, daily support and proactive engagement with key workers.
Examples of the basic tasks and activities we will monitor and support the young people with include:
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Registering with the appropriate health professionals
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Support in managing and attending appointments in the community and with other professionals.
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Support with accessing education, employment, or training
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Support with accessing information about leisure opportunities available in the local area.
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Support with understanding and accessing opportunities to be able to make informed decisions.
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Support in learning how to keep safe in the community and at home
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Managing Incidents - Ensuring that the respective Local Authority are immediately notified
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Support with managing any benefits and applications.
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Support with managing finances and budgeting.
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Support with shopping and food preparation.
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Support with managing a household and all aspects of daily living.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
Price Care’s main aim and focus is to ensure the young people in our care are given the specific support they need to succeed.
The high-quality care we provide encourages young people to continually reflect and develop themselves to reach their full potential. Price Care provide quality support for our young people with challenging behaviour and emotional needs, empowering them to achieve independence and to become positive members of the community.
Our objectives include helping to identify and create goals with young people to work towards developing their personal skillsets. This could include returning to education, finding work or even social/emotional well-being skills, which they can be assisted with in a safe and secure environment by our dedicated staff.
We aim to provide young people with accommodation that is stable and appropriate to their needs, whilst encouraging personal choice and creating “a sense of home”.
We strive to ensure that the service is delivered within an equality framework and that the diversity and rights of our young people are respected.
OUR STAFF
Price Care are extremely proud of all our staff and the superior service they deliver. Our staff undertake weekly 1 - 1 key work sessions with our young people, focusing on their aspirations for the future.
Price care also work alongside a Teaching Assistant and Qualified Counsellor to reinforce the educational needs of our young people as well as their emotional needs. We are also able to undertake specialist mental health-related assessments of young people and offer therapeutic intervention through qualified professionals.
Each staff member has been specifically chosen for their hard working and caring characteristics, which is vital when providing quality care to vulnerable young people. They are skilled at building confidence and helping our young people to grow and make good choices to create a brighter future for themselves.
Our staff deliver services within an equal opportunities framework and to actively demonstrate anti-discriminatory working practices.
Staff are fully trained and receive frequent refreshers and updates for relevant training across a range of specialisms, and are capable of handling the difficult situations that they may be faced with. Our staff adhere to the policies and procedures in place at the organisation. Staff meet regularly with the management team for monthly updates, and we enforce an open-door policy so that our team always have access to the right people at the right time.
"Our Children are the rock on which our future will be built, our greatest asset as a nation”
Nelson Mandela