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We understand that the move to Adult Social Care can seem overwhelming and daunting, whether you are a young person moving on from college, a family member or someone who has not received formal support before.<\/p>\n
We want to provide helpful information to anybody that has questions about the transition to Adult Social Care journey. On this page you will find resources from us and signposting to additional support.<\/p>\n
Check out our Youtube channel covering topics such as supported living, support workers and relationships. You can also find more videos on our “Success Stories”<\/a> page.<\/p>\n Still have questions? 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In this context it means the move to adult social care services. This often refers to the time between 18-25 when a person moves onto adult social care services. This is sometimes called \u201ctransition to adulthood\u201d or \u201cpreparing for adulthood\u201d.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n However, someone can \u201ctransition\u201d into adult social care services at any time in their life. You may have been supported at home by a family member for many years and are now looking to move into supported living or receive another type of formal support.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What is supported living?” open_toggle_text_color=”#94be31″ open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#94be31″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_text_color=”#94be31″ closed_title_font=”|800|||||||” body_text_color=”#293788″ background_enable_image=”off” custom_margin=”||32px|||” border_radii=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#293788″ border_color_bottom=”#293788″ box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}” box_shadow_vertical__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” box_shadow_blur__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” box_shadow_spread__hover_enabled=”on|hover” box_shadow_spread__hover=”-80px”]<\/p>\n Supported Living is a model of service, enabling people to live in their own home, single occupancy or shared with other people, with the support each person needs, whether that\u2019s 24 hours a day or less.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Each person is a tenant of the property they occupy, with a tenancy agreement, providing them with the security to live in their own home with the support they need and have the same rights and responsibilities that other people in the community experience.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What does an average day look like in supported living?” open_toggle_text_color=”#94be31″ open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#94be31″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_text_color=”#94be31″ closed_title_font=”|800|||||||” body_text_color=”#293788″ background_enable_image=”off” custom_margin=”||32px|||” border_radii=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#293788″ border_color_bottom=”#293788″ box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}” box_shadow_vertical__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” box_shadow_blur__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” box_shadow_spread__hover_enabled=”on|hover” box_shadow_spread__hover=”-80px”]<\/p>\n An average day in supported living will depend on you!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Anyone who is providing you with support should get to know your routine, whether this includes going to college, a day opportunity, going to work, seeing family or friends or running errands.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We will always try and support you to plan your week, so you know what you\u2019ll be doing each day. We recognise routine is important to lots of people so will support this as best we can.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Support workers or our managers may also talk to you about new opportunities and things to do to see if you would be interested. You do not have to say yes to these suggestions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”How do we know the support will be good quality? Can we give feedback?” open_toggle_text_color=”#94be31″ open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#94be31″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_text_color=”#94be31″ closed_title_font=”|800|||||||” body_text_color=”#293788″ background_enable_image=”off” custom_margin=”||32px|||” border_radii=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#293788″ border_color_bottom=”#293788″ box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}” box_shadow_vertical__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” box_shadow_blur__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” box_shadow_spread__hover_enabled=”on|hover” box_shadow_spread__hover=”-80px”]<\/p>\n In services where personal care is delivered, all providers must be registered with the \u201cCare Quality Commission\u201d<\/a>, (they are a bit similar to Ofsted, but for adult social care) they want all providers to demonstrate they are running services that are SAFE, EFFECTIVE, CARING, RESPONSIVE and WELL-LED.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We are really proud of the fact that all Bethphage services that are registered with the CQC have been consecutively judged \u201cgood\u201d in all 5 domains.<\/a> This means that we are Good everywhere.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n At Bethphage, we also have our own internal quality checks, these are completed by our quality team.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We will always encourage the people we support, their families and the people that matter to them to give feedback on our support. We have a feedback policy that will be shared with you when you join us, and we ask for feedback annually through surveys.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”How do finances work?” open_toggle_text_color=”#94be31″ open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#94be31″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_text_color=”#94be31″ closed_title_font=”|800|||||||” body_text_color=”#293788″ background_enable_image=”off” custom_margin=”||32px|||” border_radii=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#293788″ border_color_bottom=”#293788″ box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}” box_shadow_vertical__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” box_shadow_blur__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” box_shadow_spread__hover_enabled=”on|hover” box_shadow_spread__hover=”-80px”]<\/p>\n As your support provider, we can support you with everyday finance skills like budgeting, shopping and saving.<\/p>\n You may also have an “appointee”,<\/a> this is a person or organisation that can look after your finances on your behalf, they will also support you to receive any benefits you are entitled to, such as housing benefits and “personal independence payment” (often called “PIP”).<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What is the recruitment process? How are staff selected? Are families involved? ” open_toggle_text_color=”#94be31″ open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#94be31″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_text_color=”#94be31″ closed_title_font=”|800|||||||” body_text_color=”#293788″ background_enable_image=”off” custom_margin=”||32px|||” border_radii=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#293788″ border_color_bottom=”#293788″ box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}” box_shadow_vertical__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” box_shadow_blur__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” box_shadow_spread__hover_enabled=”on|hover” box_shadow_spread__hover=”-80px”]<\/p>\n Every supporter provider will have a different recruitment process. At Bethphage, we are always reviewing our recruitment process to ensure it is the best it can be. We focus on \u201cvalues based\u201d recruitment. This means we want to make sure our staff share Bethphage\u2019s values of honesty, respect, active involvement and personal growth.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Following an initial phone interview, candidates are invited to one of our \u201crecruitment days\u201d. These days, held at our head office in Shrewsbury, include; a presentation about Bethphage, group discussions on topics such as \u201cwhat makes a good support worker?\u201d, a formal interview, written assessment and a session where people we support are invited to meet the candidates, chat, play board games and get to know each other. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The people we support who attend these interview days give feedback on all the candidates, which helps the hiring manager make their final decision.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We look for people who are \u201cperson-centred\u201d, keen to promote independence and recognise and respect people\u2019s individuality.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If a candidate is unable to attend recruitment day, they will have a face-to-face interview followed by a meet-and-greet with people we support.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Families can be involved in recruiting support workers. This involvement can take various forms, such as providing input on the qualities and skills they believe are important.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Will I get to continue with my activities and doing the things I enjoy? ” open_toggle_text_color=”#94be31″ open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#94be31″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_text_color=”#94be31″ closed_title_font=”|800|||||||” body_text_color=”#293788″ background_enable_image=”off” custom_margin=”||32px|||” border_radii=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#293788″ border_color_bottom=”#293788″ box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}” box_shadow_vertical__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” box_shadow_blur__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” box_shadow_spread__hover_enabled=”on|hover” box_shadow_spread__hover=”-80px”]<\/p>\n We will always support you to continue to do the things you enjoy<\/span>. You can also be supported to try new things.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_toggle title=”When do we need to think about transition? ” open_toggle_text_color=”#94be31″ open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#94be31″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_text_color=”#94be31″ closed_title_font=”|800|||||||” body_text_color=”#293788″ background_enable_image=”off” custom_margin=”||32px|||” border_radii=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#293788″ border_color_bottom=”#293788″ box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}” box_shadow_vertical__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” box_shadow_blur__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” box_shadow_spread__hover_enabled=”on|hover” box_shadow_spread__hover=”-80px”]<\/p>\n It is always helpful to plan ahead, if the person is of school age, these conversations may start to happen from around the age of 13 or 14, when they have their annual education health and care plan assessment (EHCP).\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If your child is an adult still living at home with you, you may also want to think about transition to independent living. There is no right or wrong time to start thinking about this, you can think about this any time.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”How long does %22transition%22 take?” open_toggle_text_color=”#94be31″ open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#94be31″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_text_color=”#94be31″ closed_title_font=”|800|||||||” body_text_color=”#293788″ background_enable_image=”off” custom_margin=”||32px|||” border_radii=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#293788″ border_color_bottom=”#293788″ box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}” box_shadow_vertical__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” box_shadow_blur__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” box_shadow_spread__hover_enabled=”on|hover” box_shadow_spread__hover=”-80px”]<\/p>\n This will depend on the person<\/span> and how long they need, how long it takes to assess and gather information about <\/span>their support, what they want and how to <\/span>achieve<\/span> this. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n It may also take time to <\/span>identify<\/span> suitable <\/span>accommodation\u00a0 and<\/span> then potentially make adaptations to ensure the property is<\/span> ready. Once ready, regular visits can be made if needed to help the person get used to the idea of moving there and to help ensure it is the right fit for them.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Who else will be involved with the transition?” open_toggle_text_color=”#94be31″ open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#94be31″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_text_color=”#94be31″ closed_title_font=”|800|||||||” body_text_color=”#293788″ background_enable_image=”off” custom_margin=”||32px|||” border_radii=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#293788″ border_color_bottom=”#293788″ box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}” box_shadow_vertical__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” box_shadow_blur__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” box_shadow_spread__hover_enabled=”on|hover” box_shadow_spread__hover=”-80px”]<\/p>\n This depends on the person. <\/span>It can involve w<\/span>hoever is important to them and who they want to be involved. This could include, parent\/carers, social workers<\/span>, speech therapists, Occupational therapists, support providers, teachers and advocates.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What other types of support are there?” open_toggle_text_color=”#94be31″ open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#94be31″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_text_color=”#94be31″ closed_title_font=”|800|||||||” body_text_color=”#293788″ background_enable_image=”off” custom_margin=”||32px|||” border_radii=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#293788″ border_color_bottom=”#293788″ box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}” box_shadow_vertical__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” box_shadow_blur__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” box_shadow_spread__hover_enabled=”on|hover” box_shadow_spread__hover=”-80px”]<\/p>\n Sometimes called \u201cday centres\u201d, day opportunities provide support and activities, often recreational and educational, to people with various support needs usually on a weekday.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The schedule and type of activity will depend on the day opportunity. Bethphage has three different day opportunities including:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Innage Lane in Bridgnorth:<\/strong><\/a> featuring a tailored activity programme, which is renewed and revised on a term-time basis. This also includes a thriving social enterprise with products made and sold by the people we support to the local community.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Our Space in Ellesmere:<\/strong><\/a> a lively community hub, library and day opportunity service. Our Space is a community building, with members of the local community utilising library services and events, which helps to reduce isolation and encourage\/promote community connections and engagement.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Blossom Barns in Chelmarsh:<\/strong><\/a> A farm-based day opportunity where people supported get involved in the everyday running of the farm including horticulture, animal care, cooking and running the onsite shop.<\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Care homes can be helpful for people who may have more complex needs and need some extra support. This could be a steppingstone before they go onto supported living. Support in a care home is 24\/7. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This is support provided in your own home, often with daily tasks such as meal preparation, medication, personal hygiene etc. Visits can be shorter with domiciliary care, sometimes a care worker may only be with you for 30 minutes or a couple of hours.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Shared Lives offers people an alternative and flexible form of live-in, respite accommodation. People supported by Shared Lives will live with approved Shared Lives carers in their family home on a short term (respite) or long-term basis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The role of a PA will be similar to a support worker; they can support you in your home with household tasks and out and about. The difference is that a PA will be independently employed by you, rather than by the local authority, a support provider (like Bethphage) or an agency.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What about safeguarding?” open_toggle_text_color=”#94be31″ open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#94be31″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_text_color=”#94be31″ closed_title_font=”|800|||||||” body_text_color=”#293788″ background_enable_image=”off” custom_margin=”||32px|||” border_radii=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#293788″ border_color_bottom=”#293788″ box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}” box_shadow_vertical__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” box_shadow_blur__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” box_shadow_spread__hover_enabled=”on|hover” box_shadow_spread__hover=”-80px”]<\/p>\n Safeguarding is everyone\u2019s <\/span>responsibility<\/span>,<\/span> this underpins everything we do at Bethphage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What about health support? Doctor’s appointments etc.? ” open_toggle_text_color=”#94be31″ open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#94be31″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_text_color=”#94be31″ closed_title_font=”|800|||||||” body_text_color=”#293788″ background_enable_image=”off” custom_margin=”||32px|||” border_radii=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#293788″ border_color_bottom=”#293788″ box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}” box_shadow_vertical__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” box_shadow_blur__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” box_shadow_spread__hover_enabled=”on|hover” box_shadow_spread__hover=”-80px”]<\/p>\n You should always be supported to access your health appointments and meet your health needs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n At Bethphage, we have a registered nurse on our team as a \u201cHealth Promotion and Improvement Lead\u201d, their role is to support staff and people we support to obtain the best health outcomes possible.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We understand that often, people with a learning disability or autism will have built up a relationship with their family doctor, where possible, we will ensure continuity and keep you with the doctor’s surgery that is familiar to you. However, we know that sometimes this is not possible due to factors such as location. If you have to move to a new doctor\u2019s, we will ensure this goes as smoothly as possible and support you to get to know your new surgery. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It is now compulsory for all health and social care staff to receive “Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism\u201d which aims to give all staff a greater understanding of learning disabilities and autism when interacting with healthcare settings.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What is Assistive Technology?” open_toggle_text_color=”#94be31″ open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#94be31″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_text_color=”#94be31″ closed_title_font=”|800|||||||” body_text_color=”#293788″ background_enable_image=”off” custom_margin=”||32px|||” border_radii=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#293788″ border_color_bottom=”#293788″ box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}” box_shadow_vertical__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” box_shadow_blur__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” box_shadow_spread__hover_enabled=”on|hover” box_shadow_spread__hover=”-80px”]<\/p>\n Assistive Technology (sometimes called “AT”) is technology that can be used to enhance independence. It might sound complicated, but there’s lots of different kinds of assistive technology, you may already use some!<\/p>\n One example of AT could be an Amazon Alexa that reminds someone to take their medication. Others could be fall detectors that can let someone know if a person has fallen, talking clocks, or a one cup kettle which fills your cup with enough hot water for one cup of tea or coffee with one button.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n At Bethphage, we know how important assistive technology can be, which is why we employ an “Assistive Technology Lead” who works with people we support and staff to identify where AT might help someone be more independent and implement it with them.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Will I get to see my family and friends when I want to? ” open_toggle_text_color=”#94be31″ open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#94be31″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_text_color=”#94be31″ closed_title_font=”|800|||||||” body_text_color=”#293788″ background_enable_image=”off” custom_margin=”||32px|||” border_radii=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#293788″ border_color_bottom=”#293788″ box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}” box_shadow_vertical__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” box_shadow_blur__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” box_shadow_spread__hover_enabled=”on|hover” box_shadow_spread__hover=”-80px”]<\/p>\n You will always be supported to <\/span>keep in contact<\/span> <\/span>and see <\/span>the people who matter to you.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We know there’s a lot of information to take in when you’re thinking about the move to adult social care services. 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This often refers to the <\/span>time between 18-25 when a person moves onto adult social care services. <\/span>This is <\/span>sometimes<\/span> called \u201cpreparing for adulthood<\/span>\u201d.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n ” fb_front_align=”center” use_height=”on” fb_height=”250px” fb_btn_button_url_new_window=”1″ fb_content_float=”on” fb_background_bgcolor=”#293788″ fb_back_background_bgcolor=”#FFFFFF” container_padding=”||||false|false” front_wrapper_padding=”20px|15px||15px|false|true” disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” title_font_size=”25px” title_letter_spacing=”2px” title_line_height=”2.7em” title_back_text_align=”center” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_enable_image=”off” background_blend=”overlay” custom_padding=”||0px|||” border_radii=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_radii_front=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_radii_back=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_radii_image_f=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_radii_image_b=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/difl_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][difl_flipbox title_front=”%22Supported Living%22 ” title_back=”%22Supported Living%22 ” content_back=”<\/p>\n Supported Living is a model of service, enabling people to live in their own home, single occupancy or shared with other people, with the support each person needs, whether that\u2019s 24 hours a day or less. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n ” fb_front_align=”center” use_height=”on” fb_height=”250px” fb_btn_button_url_new_window=”1″ fb_content_float=”on” fb_background_bgcolor=”#94BE31″ fb_back_background_bgcolor=”#FFFFFF” container_padding=”||||false|false” front_wrapper_padding=”20px|15px||15px|false|true” disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” title_font_size=”25px” title_letter_spacing=”2px” title_line_height=”2.7em” title_back_text_align=”center” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_enable_image=”off” background_blend=”overlay” custom_padding=”||0px|||” border_radii=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_radii_front=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_radii_back=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_radii_image_f=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_radii_image_b=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/difl_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][difl_flipbox title_front=”%22Day Opportunities%22 ” title_back=”%22Day Opportunities%22 ” content_back=”<\/p>\n %22Day Opportunities%22, sometimes called \u201cday centres\u201d, provide support and activities, often recreational and educational, to people with various support needs usually on a weekday.<\/p>\n ” fb_front_align=”center” use_height=”on” fb_height=”250px” fb_btn_button_url_new_window=”1″ fb_content_float=”on” fb_background_bgcolor=”#293788″ fb_back_background_bgcolor=”#FFFFFF” container_padding=”||||false|false” front_wrapper_padding=”20px|15px||15px|false|true” disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” title_font_size=”25px” title_letter_spacing=”2px” title_line_height=”2.7em” title_back_text_align=”center” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_enable_image=”off” background_blend=”overlay” custom_padding=”||0px|||” border_radii=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_radii_front=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_radii_back=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_radii_image_f=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_radii_image_b=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/difl_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][difl_flipbox title_front=”%22Support Worker\/Care Worker%22″ title_back=”%22Support Worker\/Care Worker%22″ content_back=”<\/p>\n Support workers, sometimes called %22care workers%22, are employed by a care provider or local authority. They support people in various ways to live happy and fulfilling lives. 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Day Opportunities:<\/strong> <\/span><\/h3>\n
Registered Care Homes: <\/span><\/h3>\n
Domiciliary Care (sometimes called \u201cdom care\u201d): <\/span><\/h3>\n
Shared Lives: <\/span><\/h3>\n
Personal Assistants (sometimes called \u201cPAs\u201d): <\/span><\/h3>\n
Click here to learn more about safeguarding at Bethphage.<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n
Jargon Buster:<\/h2>\n
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Read about Bethphage’s Day Opportunities<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n
Read more about PBS here<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n