A thorough risk assessment is central to our matching process, helping us ensure the safety of the young person referred to Flourish and Thrive Support. Our referral process asks for detailed information, background history, and a current risk assessment. A manager will always review this before a placement is confirmed. We also consider the Locality Risk Assessment for the area around the accommodation to ensure it is a safe environment and that any identified risks can be reduced or effectively managed.If we are able to offer a place for the young person our matching process looks at

• Young persons support needs
• Any equality, diversity and inclusion needs (e.g. language, cultural, religion/faith, special educational needs and/or disability)
• Compatibility with other young people already living in the accommodation
• Young persons behaviour and risks

Once a placement is agreed, we ensure a warm and friendly welcome for the young person upon moving in. They are introduced to the staff team, given a tour of the facilities, and introduced to other young people (for group accommodation). Young people are encouraged and assisted to personalise their individual living space, including putting up pictures and shopping for items that will help them feel at home. They are given essential items such as bedding, toiletries, towels, toothbrush and toothpaste upon admission,Emergency food supplies will also be available