Multi-agency working refers to different teams of professionals working together to provide the best service to meet the needs of children, young people and their parents. All teams of professionals understand that some families have complex needs which is why they are well-placed to identify potential difficulties and help them find the support they need. The multi-agency approach is an essential element of every child matters: change for children. (Mewan.net, 2016)
In this scenario Irfan, a 4 year old boy is in the hospital because he has had an asthma attack. The scene starts with his mother, Leanne talking to the nurse who is raising some concerns about Irfan’s asthma. During this conversation, Leanne seems to be distracted by her boyfriend …show more content…
Leanne told the social worker that her parents and extended family all live in Southampton and that she had a brother who was in Birmingham living in West Bromwich but she had little contact with him. Leanne also expressed that her mother would come down every so often but this was discouraged by her boyfriend. So, it is difficult for Leanne to receive support from her family. Therefore, Leanne should have a family support worker or social work support as Leanne and her family would benefit from a supportive and consistent relationship with a worker who can respond to their needs in the absence of her family. Over time Leanne may take time to develop a trusting relationship with the practitioner to allow them to give her the help and support she …show more content…
For example, living in unsuitable conditions, low income, and high risk of debt. Therefore, assessments carried out should take into account the availability and eligibility of community resources, social integration, income, employment, housing, wider family, and family history. Leanne should get welfare rights advice from her social worker. As Leanne and the children are struggling on a low income, practitioners should ensure they are receiving all the benefits to which they are entitled. For example, child maintenance, child tax credit, income support, housing benefit and CSA which are all benefits that help people who are living on low income to look after their children.
Also, there are community resources that are available to Leanne which include services such as Sure Start, children’s centres and family centres. However, Leanne may be frightened to use these resources in fear that a social worker or a health visitor notices that she is struggling to take care of the children and considers taking them into care. On the other hand it is important to acknowledge that hundreds of sure start children’s centres have been cut due do funding being cut, therefore it may be difficult for Leanne to find these
In this scenario Irfan, a 4 year old boy is in the hospital because he has had an asthma attack. The scene starts with his mother, Leanne talking to the nurse who is raising some concerns about Irfan’s asthma. During this conversation, Leanne seems to be distracted by her boyfriend …show more content…
Leanne told the social worker that her parents and extended family all live in Southampton and that she had a brother who was in Birmingham living in West Bromwich but she had little contact with him. Leanne also expressed that her mother would come down every so often but this was discouraged by her boyfriend. So, it is difficult for Leanne to receive support from her family. Therefore, Leanne should have a family support worker or social work support as Leanne and her family would benefit from a supportive and consistent relationship with a worker who can respond to their needs in the absence of her family. Over time Leanne may take time to develop a trusting relationship with the practitioner to allow them to give her the help and support she …show more content…
For example, living in unsuitable conditions, low income, and high risk of debt. Therefore, assessments carried out should take into account the availability and eligibility of community resources, social integration, income, employment, housing, wider family, and family history. Leanne should get welfare rights advice from her social worker. As Leanne and the children are struggling on a low income, practitioners should ensure they are receiving all the benefits to which they are entitled. For example, child maintenance, child tax credit, income support, housing benefit and CSA which are all benefits that help people who are living on low income to look after their children.
Also, there are community resources that are available to Leanne which include services such as Sure Start, children’s centres and family centres. However, Leanne may be frightened to use these resources in fear that a social worker or a health visitor notices that she is struggling to take care of the children and considers taking them into care. On the other hand it is important to acknowledge that hundreds of sure start children’s centres have been cut due do funding being cut, therefore it may be difficult for Leanne to find these