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I am worried

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downtoearth Fri 19-Apr-24 16:21:29

Grandaughter is a support worker for people with Autism and special needs.

She is querying where some of the funding goes regarding pocket
money and personal allowances

She has just finished a shift where no one who is above a senior level is able to sign off petty cash,as management does not workweek ends.
A code has not been sent ti buy shopping and foid fir the vulnerable residents..

Another support worker has bought supplies for weekend, my GD not in position to do this when her weekend on duty,I support her financially.

What us happening in our care industry these days.
She us worried about speaking out

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downtoearth Fri 03-May-24 10:07:40

People with Autism arent able to cope with change very easily,the residents my GD cares for have been in care since early childhood and are in their 50s and 60s and know no other life.

I hope the move is not sudden and is phased giving them time to adapt and get used to other places,with 10 residents to find homes for that will allow them the independence from supported living they have now,4 months is planned,unless a quick sale of the properties means less time and care is taken to secure the care and comfort of these very vulnerable people.

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Aveline Fri 03-May-24 10:43:46

Local authorities really don't pay the realistic rate for such care. Not their fault. We all need to pay much more council tax which nobody wants to do.
Individual tenancies cost a fortune both in rent etc but also staff support. Small group homes are much better both financially but, crucially, from a consistent staffing point of view. Economies of scale but also better for staff support which is important in such live in jobs.

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