The Jersey Care Commission standards are statements which set clear expectations about how care services should be provided.
Independent monitoring and reviewing service in respect of looked after children’s cases.
A service is an independent monitoring and reviewing service in respect of looked after children’s cases, if it is provided under the direction or supervision of a social worker.
Standards for children and young people’s independent monitoring and reviewing service have been written to:
- Promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people
- Show what children young people and their families should expect from the service they receive
- Set out a series of quality statements about what good outcomes look like for children young people and their families
- Set out what providers of independent monitoring and reviewing service must do to meet the expectations of people who use the service and requirements under the Law
- Provide a structure that can be used to inspect the service provided
The service has a clear statement of purpose and set of policies which are accessible to everyone.
The service is well managed, and the organisation effectively led.
Staff are safely recruited and fully supported in their roles.
Data protection requirements are thoroughly adhered to.
The service maintains comprehensive records relating to every child or young person whom the service supports.
An Independent Reviewing Officer is allocated to all children and young people in care.
Children and young people are be encouraged to share their views, these views are listened to and responded to by the service.
Assessment, care planning and review is quality assured and responds to the views of children and young people.
Progress and implementation of plans is well monitored and reviewed.