Self-Directed Supports can look like, but are not limited to;
- The individual accepts full responsibility for the planning, budgeting and organising of their support, and where the Funding is advanced to the individual’s bank account.
- The individual accepts most of the responsibility for planning and organising their supports, with additional assistance provided where required. Funding may be advanced, reimbursed, or managed by the service provider.
- The individual accepts some responsibility for planning, budgeting, and organising their supports, with additional guidance and support provided in these areas as needed.
These are just some examples, as SCILS prides itself on working with all levels of Individual-focused direction when planning and arranging supports no matter what that may look like.
Planning
Under the principals of self-directed support, people and/or families are encouraged to do their own planning. However, people do not always feel that they have the skill, experience or confidence to do planning themselves. SCILS has been working with person centred tools for many years, and are committed to a Person Centred Approach to meet the needs of its service users, that plans are unique to their circumstances, and that people and/or families are in control of the process.
If an individual needs help with their planning, we at SCILS can work alongside them to access resources to help develop their own plans, or assist the individual to connect with others who can provide them with planning support. SCILS aims to promote personal choice and control with all levels of support planning.
An individual’s personal goals and the outcomes they want out of their support forms the core component of any agreement between the individual and SCILS.
Supporting Changes in Capacity
Capacity building is a way of working with people to develop their ability to jointly influence what happens and what supports are required. Practical advice on planning, building, sustaining, monitoring and evaluating for anyone involved in planning supports and service capacity will be readily available if required. A central part of capacity building is supporting individuals and families to influence decisions that affect them.
If you are interested in supports through SCILS, please contact us.
