From a support plan to an Individual Service Fund

Authors:
SANDERSON Helen, et al
Journal article citation:
Community Connecting, 14, May 2008, pp.6-11.
Publisher:
Community Connecting

When someone wants to use their individual budget to buy supports from a provider, they are using an Individual Service Fund. This article looks at how a support plan can inform who the best people are to provide this support for the individual, what support staff need to be able to do, and what agreements are useful to have in place. The importance of person specifications, job descriptions and individual support agreement are highlighted. The article also includes suggested templates for a person specification template and a support workers job description are also included.

Subject terms:
learning disabilities, personal budgets, person-centred care, social care provision, care workers, support workers;
Location(s):
United Kingdom

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