HAFAN SAFF Positive outcomes for children in care
ACHIEVING POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR YOUR YOUNG PEOPLE This is the primary objective of Hafan Saff and defines our approach and company culture. From day one everything we have done has been accomplished with this sole objective in mind. Based in Wales, Hafan Saff is a company that offers a caring, understanding and nurturing environment, giving young people
the opportunity to grow, develop and be supported in achieving the best possible outcomes. Our focus is upon helping young people develop the self - confidenceand life skills to eventually move on successfully with their lives
FIVE WAYS WE WILL HELP YOU ACHIEVE POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR YOUR YOUNG PEOPLE • WE HAVE A HIGHLY TRAINED AND MOTIVATED STAFF TEAM • WE HAVE A HOME FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO BE PROUD OF • WE PROVIDE A STIMULATING AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT • WE PREPARE THE YOUNG PEOPLE TO SUCCEED IN INDEPENDENT LIVING • PARTNERSHIP WORKING
HAFAN SAFF Positive outcomes for children in care
WE HAVE A HIGHLY TRAINED AND MOTIVATED STAFF TEAM “The Oakland’s” has a permanent staff team of 9, 6 of whom are qualified to QCF Level 3 or above. Members of the staff team who are as yet unqualified, are actively engaged in obtaining QCF Level 3 accreditation. All members of the staff team are either already registered with the CCW, or are enrolled upon the CCW Induction Framework.
Our team has a range of skills and life experiences which we believe will make a positive contribution to the on-going support of the Young People entrusted to our care. We employ no Agency Workers and our dedicated and committed team of Sessional Workers are all also enrolled upon QCF Level 3 accreditation.
WE HAVE A HOME FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO BE PROUD OF Hafan Saff is delighted to announce the opening of “The Oakland’s” in Llanhilleth NP13 2RN. The Oakland’s is a 5 minute walk from Llanhilleth Railway station which is in turn a 38 minute train ride from Cardiff Central. Local Amenities include local Rugby, Football and Cricket Clubs (5 minute walks) 2 local Leisure Centres, mountain biking centres, and is 20 miles from the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Within the Home itself there are:• 4 Individual Bedrooms • 2 Lounges with a Television,DVD player, CD player and Computer and a dining room • Laundry Room • Fully fitted modern Kitchen • A Games Room with a pooltable, dart board & table football.
HAFAN SAFF Positive outcomes for children in care
WE PROVIDE A STIMULATING AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT Young People are actively encouraged to participate in a wide range of activities and to become involved in pursuing what interests them to build self-confidence.Our staff team has a range of skills and training to support them in doing so. We have 3 staff who are qualified Duke of Edinburgh Award Assessors.
We also have a qualified Mountain Leader, a Climbing Instructor, a qualified Canoe Instructor, a Football and Rugby Coach. We also have an award winning DJ who runs his own music production training and therapeutic art classes for the benefit of the Young People living at “The Oakland’s”.
WE PREPARE THE YOUNG PEOPLE IN OUR CARE TO EMBRACE AND SUCCEED IN INDEPENDENT LIVING. This process begins the moment a Young Person comes into our care. Our staff and especially the Key worker will work with the Young Person in gaining the skills they will ultimately need to become a self-sufficient and confident individual. In helping our Young People grow toward independence we are fortunate to have a member of our staff team who has 4 years’ experience working in a manage-
ment role for a Leaving Care Project in London. Here Holli assisted Young People in making the transition from care into everyday life. She supported them in accessing education, helped them find work, and acted as a sounding board for their fears and concerns as they navigated this difficult transition. This experience and knowledge will be used to inform and support our Young People where appropriate.
HAFAN SAFF Positive outcomes for children in care
PARTNERSHIP WORKING Our Registered Manager David Thomas has undertaken a Foundation Degree in Multi-Agency Working to enhance our effectiveness in this area. We make a firm commitment to work with you in partnership, to ensure that the Young People you entrust to us will receive the very best support and care it is possible to provide. We will provide weekly updates and produce monthly reports for the Social Workers with whom we work, as a minimum commitment. We will also liaise closely with Social Workers and the LAC Education Officer, supporting individual
Young People to attend Education, Training or Employment. All Young People will be registered with the local Doctor, Dentist and Optician. CAMHS can be accessed locally. New Pathways Children’s and Young People’s Project can also be accessed for bespoke therapeutic services to meet the individuals identified needs, offering 1 - 1 weekly 50 minute sessions as well as Family therapy and workshops if required. www.newpathways.org.uk
We firmly believe that our Staff are our greatest asset Non Executive Director Ann Shabbaz
Ann is a hugely experienced and widely respected professional within Children Services in Wales. She is a qualified Social Worker who has gained extensive experience in establishing and implementing robust Child Protection and Safeguarding governance frameworks. In addition Ann holds a Public Appointment to hear complaints made with respect to the delivery of Children’s Social Services in Wales and has been a contributor to several Safeguarding Boards. Ann most recently worked at a large Childrens Charity, where she held the position of Assistant Director and “Responsible
Individual” for allChildrens Services. Previously she was employed at Swansea City Council as Principal Officer. Here she was responsible for the delivery of a mixed portfolio of services to to include; Child Disability, Fostering and Adoption, Leaving Care,Youth Homelessness, Respite Services. Young Carers and the Emergency Duty team. Ann’s particular area of expertise, is her in-depth understanding of the Regulatory obligations of Service Providers and the compliant management of all issues relating to Child Protection and Safeguarding. Ann is passionate about social justice across all areas and is an avid reader. HAFAN SAFF Positive outcomes for children in care
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Registered Manager
Qualifications
David Thomas
Dave has worked within Residential Childcare for the past 21 years. Operating for much of that time at Senior Management Level, his experience has been gained within both Local Authority and the Private Sector, . He is a former Head of Residential Service at Swansea Council and has registered and managed successful Children’s Homes throughout Wales. Dave has established excellent working relationships with placing authorities, CCW, CSSIW and ESTYN. Dave and his family have also successfully fostered children in need of care, providing a positive and nurturing environment. Dave is a Welsh learner.
NVQ Level 4 Adults’ (RMA Registered Managers Award) NVQ Level 4 Children and Young People Introduction to Institute of Supervisory Management Foundation Degree Multi Agency Working CCW Leadership Programme The Lead Wales Programme Member of the Chartered Institute of Managers
Deputy Manager
Qualifications
Karl James Karl has 5 years’ experience in Residential Childcare, working as a Senior Residential Worker in the Private Sector at Therapeutic Children’s Homes and Residential Schools. Karl has recently obtained his QCF Level 5 Childrenand Young People Manager’s qualification. Karl has successfully worked as a shift leader and Key worker and has a proven track record of building positive working relationships with the Young People in his care.
QCF 5 Leadership and Management Children and Young People NCFE Level 4 Diploma Child Psychology QCF 3 Children and Young People QCF 3 Drugs and substance misuseand counselling
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Senior Residential Support Worker
Qualifications
HOLLI Davies
Holli also has 5 years’ experience within Residential Childcare. She has held the position of Senior Residential Worker in the Private Sector at Therapeutic Children’s Homes and Residential Schools in Wales. Most recently Holli has overseen the day to day opera-tion of a leaving care project in London. Working alone, she sup-ported 7 Young People as they came to terms with and navigated their transition onto independence. Holli assisted them in accessing Education, Training and Employment; prepared them for job interviews and acted as a mentor, working with the Young People through any problems. Holli is a fluent Welsh Speaker
Ba (Hons) Sociology and Popular Culture NVQ 3 Children and Young People Currently working toward QCF 5 Leadership and Management Children and Young People. Currently studying toward Diploma Level 3 in Counselling
Senior Residential Support Worker Matthew Bates
Matthew has worked for 4 years in Residential Childcare, His experience has been gained within Therapeutic Children’s Homes and Residential Schools. Matthew is an experienced shift leader and Key worker, building strong relationships with Young People having particular success in engaging them in outdoor activities, Matt is a qualified climbing instructor and football coach.
Qualifications
QCF Level 3 Children and Young People
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Senior Residential Support Worker
Qualifications
Nathan Thomas
Nathan has 2 years’ experience working in Residential Child Care and has also worked for 1 year as a Youth Leader in his local community. Nathan has progressed quickly in his career, largely as a result of the enthusiasm he brings to his work and his natural ability to build empathy with Young People. Like Matt, Nathan is an outdoor pursuit’s enthusiast and is a qualified Mountain Leader and keen, Instructor Level Canoeist. Nathan is a fluent Welsh speaker.
NVQ Level 3 Children and Young People Mountain Leader (summer)
Residential Support Worker
Qualifications
Hannah Hicks
Hannah has worked for 3 years in Residential Child Care, working in Children’s Homes and Residential Schools for children with learning disabilities and autism. She has experience of acting as Key Worker and has shown the ability to build relationships with those entrusted to her care
NVQ Level 3 Children and Young People BTEC National Diploma Health and Social Care
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Residential Support Worker
Qualifications
Jemma Smith
SmithJemma has 2 years, experience of working in Residential Child Care within Therapeutic Children’s Homes and Residential Schools. She is a happy enthusiastic character.Young People seem to find Jemma easy to relate to which enables her to build strong relationships of trust and act as a positive role model.
Working toward QCF Level 3 Children and Young People Currently undertaking CCW Foundation Framework
Residential Support Worker
Qualifications
David Langley
David is new to Residential Child Care, but has demonstrated an ability to build relationships with Young People by engaging with them through the mediums of music and art. He has run DJ workshops and helped to design the murals for the house which he will work with the Young People to produce.
Working toward QCF Level 3 Children and Young People Currently undertaking CCW Foundation Framework BA Music Production
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Residential Support Worker
Qualifications
Mike Thomas
Mike is also new to Children’s Residential Care. Mike is a father and grandfather who’s interest in working with Young People stems from his extensive voluntary work with Youth Groups in Swansea. He has a great sense of humour and gets on well with the Young People in his community and at “The Oakland’s”
Working toward QCF Level 3 Children and Young People Currently undertaking CCW Foundation Framework
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Who are the people you care for?
These behaviours are then reviewed
“The Oakland’s” is registered to care
in relation to the behaviours of those
for up to 4 Young People aged be-
already living at the home. In order
tween the ages of 11 & 17. We care
that this process be consistent and
for boys and girls,the gender balance
robust we have developed a pro
of our staff team reflecting the needs
forma matching system which maps
of the Young People in our care.
out behaviours in a structured and easily understandable format. Social
What is your staff ratio?
Workers of all Young People living
The ratio of staff to Young People is
at “The Oakland’s” are promptly in-
3 to 4. This enables us to pro-vide a
formed of any changes in the dynamic
considerable amount of individual at-
of the house.
tention to each Young Person and to safely manage any group activities or excursions.
Do you accept Same Day Referrals?
Yes we do. Conscious of the reality that in extreme circumstances,
What is your matching process?
Young People may need to be placed
Prior to any Young Person coming to
at short notice, we have conducted
live at “The Oakland’s” we will apply
the necessary risk assessments and
our in-house protocols for matching.
implemented re-silient processes and
As a first step we would conduct a
systems that enable us to safely ac-
pre-placement risk and impact as-
cept “Same Day Referrals”.
sessment. This is followed by in-depth discussions with Social Workers
Are you on the CSSR database?
regarding the recognised behaviours
Yes we went live on the database on
of the Young Person under their care.
December 20th 2013
Do you accept Direct Referrals?
as Family Therapy and workshops if re-quired.
Yes we do. We will be in regular
www.newpathways.org.uk
contact with our placing authority partners. We will update them as to
How do you engage with the Young People?
openings at “The Oakland’s” so that
It is a core objective of Hafan Saff
they may call us directly, with the con-
to improve the self-esteem and
fidence that we will be able to accom-
confidence of Young People at “The
modate and care for any Young person
Oakland’s”. We therefore encour-
they may wish to place with us.
age them to participate in a range of indoor and outdoor activities. We
Do you provide Education?
have qualified Duke of Edinburgh
In liaison with the social worker and
Award Assessors, Football and Rugby
LAC Education Officer, the team will
Coaches, a qualified Mountain Leader,
support individual young people to
an Indoor Climbing Instructor, a
attend education, train-ing or employ-
Music Production Workshop Tutor,
ment. In the event that this is not
and an Art Workshop Tutor on our
desirable,Tutors are available onsite to
staff team.
provide 1-1 education For further information, please Do you provide Therapeutic Care?
do not hesitate to contact David
Bespoke therapeutic services are
Thomas our Registered Manager,.
available via the New Pathways
07798558696
Children’s and Young People’s Project,
david.thom-as@hafansaff.co.uk www.
which will be developed specifically
hafansaff.co.uk
to meet the individual child’s identi-
“The Oakland’s”,
fied needs. New Pathways offer 1 to
Blaencuffin Road
1 weekly 50 minute sessions as well
Llanhilleth. NP13 2RN
“Positive Outcomes for Children” is at the heart of everything we do and we hope to become a trusted and valued partner to you in your efforts to achieve the same.
HAFAN SAFF Positive outcomes for children in care
Contact David Thomas our Registered Manager 07798558696 or david.thom-as@hafansaff.co.uk www.hafansaff.co.uk “The Oakland’s”, Blaencuffin Road, Llanhilleth. NP13 2R