What is the adult placement scheme?
The Northamptonshire Adult Placement Scheme was first set up by Social Services in 1992 and it has grown steadily since the first carer was recruited to the scheme.
It provides the opportunity for vulnerable people to live as normally as possible within the community as part of a family group and offers an alternative to more formal care.
How does it work?
Under the scheme carers offer a home to adults with either learning difficulty or mental health problems. This allows them to live as normal a life as possible, with the added benefit of security, safety and appropriate care and support within the setting of an ordinary home and family.
The vast majority of Adult Placement Scheme carers provide a one to one service. This means that carers can tailor the type of care and support they give to an individual according to his or her specific needs.
A maximum of 3 people is currently allowed if the accommodation allows.
How do I become an adult placement carer?
Contact us using the details on the right hand side. We will set up a series of meetings and discussions with you to complete an assessment. This is to ensure that you are able to provide the care required, and that you know what will be expected of you.
You will be given the opportunity to meet other carers and find out from them in more detail the benefits, challenges and pitfalls of becoming a carer.
As a carer you will be paid an allowance. Enhanced payments are also available if extra needs are identified.
Once approved the scheme organisers will wish to match residents needs to carers and will wish to arrange a number of visits spread over a few weeks so that all parties can decide whether they get on and would like to live together.
Further information
The scheme is registered with Commission of Social Care Inspection.
Adult Placement Scheme has been around for along time and there are now 156 schemes across the UK, which are registered with the National Association of Adult Placement Schemes.