Looked after children and disability services

Looked after children services provide help and support. This includes a range of statutory duties for children and young people in care. Helping them to move towards permanency for those leaving care.

The service is made up of:

• social workers

• personal advisors

• family support workers

They keep in regular contact with looked after children. They make sure they have up-to-date care plans. These workers link with the local support teams and safeguarding units.

Children's disability teams

These provide a complete service to children with a disability, including:

• Short breaks

• Direct payments

• Looked after children's services

Some social work staff are based within the local support teams to provide:

• early intervention support

• access to short breaks services

This is in line with the principles of Families First.

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