RICHESTHER
SEMI INDEPENDENT LIVING 16+
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(RSIL) Richesther Semi- independent living is approved and Regulated by Ofsted
(RSIL) Richesther Semi- independent living is approved and Regulated by Ofsted
Our Semi-independent accommodation service supports young people – individually and in small groups – to live independently and manage themselves and their environment after leaving care. The level of support provided varies and is dependent on circumstances.
We provides individuals or small groups with accommodation, so that they may begin to establish and experience a homely setting which they can call their own.
OUR AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
To provide the best quality accommodation within shared houses and to provide a person centred support to young people in Milton Keynes and the surrounding towns.
To implement strategies mainly focused on achieving positive outcomes for our young people.
To improve and develop the lives of individuals to promote quality independent living.
To provide quality living and education to enhance positive contribution to society.
To provide equal opportunities to both our staff and young people and to promote a multicultural and a diverse environment to enable and empower young people – in the main – to make a successful transition from care to living independently in the community.
OUR COMMITMENT
OUR COMMITMENT
To always provide the highest standards of support with a caring, kind, and nurturing approach, and to consistently encourage the development of opportunities for our young people and our staff team.
To provide first class accommodation services according to each young person’s needs and the requirements of the local authority.
To ensure our homes offer a comfortable, safe, and welcoming environment; one in which we would be happy to treat our own families.
To provide opportunities for young people to share their views, feedback, compliments, and complaints.
To create a supportive environment in which to facilitate each young person’s access to education or vocational training, and to support them on to a diverse range of employment and apprenticeship opportunities.
To support young people with leaving local authority care and making the transition into independent adult life when they are ready.
About Us
Richesther Semi Independing Living is the name of our semi-independent supported living project; RSIL has a portfolio of properties for this service. We provide an holistic accommodation base services that aims to reduce risky behaviours including sexual exploitation.
We currently have available spacious four-bedroom semi-detached property in different areas of Milton Keynes. The properties are within walking distance of a retail centre with various leisure and recreational facilities and a short journey on a bus to the local college. There are many job opportunities at the nearby distribution centres, retail shops and super stores as well as restaurants such as McDonalds, Nandos and Costco.
Supporting and empowering young people to live independently in the community
Our key/support workers are trained and experienced in dealing with young people with behavioural and developmental needs. In regard to YP, we work to ensure that they are at the centre of all our service planning and provision.
We work with a range of agencies, such as job centres, colleges and specialists in employability training, to help young people maximise their potential for education and employment whilst living semi-independently.
RSIL is able to support semi-independent living, which falls within our Adults’ Service provision.
Areas of support may include:
Help claiming benefits
College registration
Social interaction; involvement in the community
Accessing services
Budgeting and paying bills
Dealing with correspondence
Assistance with meal preparation
Administration of medication (if applicable)
How does it work?
STEP 1
IDENTIFY NEEDS
The service user is referred to RSIL via social services or the local authority. Social workers or health professionals might identify someone who could benefit from semi-independent living. This could be an individual needing support to transition from foster care, a young person leaving care, or someone with a disability who wants to gain more independence.
STEP 2
NEEDS ASSESSMENT
A social worker or occupational therapist will assess the individual’s needs and living skills. This helps determine if semi-independent living is suitable and what level of support is required.
We will require the following information:
background information on the service user
a pathway plan
risk assessment and up to date profile, in order to assess risks and to provide a complete person-centred and safe support package
STEP 3
REFERRAL, PLACEMENT & MATCHING
If semi-independent living is deemed appropriate, the social worker will make a referral to the local authority or a care provider with suitable accommodation.
The service user’s support package – ‘the care plan’ – is agreed by the service user, relevant authorities and other important adults connected to the service user. The care plan is signed by all parties.
STEP 4
SUPPORT & MONITORING
The service user is placed within one of our supported Semi-Independent Accommodation properties. Once placed, the individual will receive ongoing support from social services, a key worker, or a care agency.
This support can include:
Life skills training (cooking, budgeting, etc.)
Employment assistance
Social integration
Regular check-ins to ensure their well-being and progress towards independent living.
Our Values
Our Values
Integrity
Integrity
We are dedicated to doing what’s best for our team and young people. We strive to deliver a high-quality service whilst always acting honestly and transparently, and in compliance with all regulatory standards.
Respect
Respect
We believe that every person is different but equal, and that everyone’s unique talent should be recognised and encouraged. We operate a non-discriminatory environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and has equal access to opportunities and benefits.
Commitment
Commitment
We have built an outstanding team of people who share our core values and passion. By collaborating and working towards shared goals, we are committed to ensuring our homes have exactly the right calibre of staff, services, and resources in place to meet the needs of the young people, and to deliver positive and measurable outcomes.
Responsibility
Responsibility
We embrace a culture of shared accountability and ownership of roles. We all work together to deliver person centred care, putting young people at the heart of everything we do, and helping them when they need it. We have a responsibility to make sure that the young people in our care are protected from bullying, abuse, and neglect.
Our success, passion and commitment require us to always provide the highest standards of support, and to consistently encourage and individualise the development of opportunities for our young people, and our skilled, dedicated team.
Moving on plans
Moving on plans
We recognise the challenges young people encounter as they prepare to leave local authority care and make the transition into independent adult life. We believe that by providing young people with positive role models, and dedicated empathetic, experienced support workers, we can successfully equip them with the independent living skills they need to move forward and make positive contributions to their wider communities. We are committed to all aspects of equality and diversity which is reflected in our ethos, culture and practice of service delivery.
Individuals (service users) receive targeted support and close supervision, according to the agreement (care plan) drawn up with social services. The provision ensures that service users remain engaged with society whilst not becoming overwhelmed by their new settings.
Our supported accommodation offers 24-hour supervision and observation. A small group project will comprise no more than reasonable service users and include on-site staff whose responsibility is to manage risk, monitor and report service users’ activities, anticipate potential conflict situations, resolve conflict and report incidents.
Supported accommodation is suitable for those who require and respond well to structured living provision and strict boundaries. Accommodation is fully furnished and dressed, with utilities up and running. Each service user benefits from their own bedroom.
Supported Accommodation
Semi Independent living
We treat each individual with respect, and embrace the significant contributions that come from the diversity of our young people, staff, partners and stakeholders. We have put together a useful guide below.
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