Request for a Residential Placement

<p>MALE AGE 16 Years old PLACEMENT &ndash; RESIDENTAL (under children&rsquo;s home regulation) N is a 16-year-old male who has a caring nature and will try to support other young people around him when in a stable and positive mood. He likes to learn how to cook and has an interest in computers which he is skilled in using to do schoolwork or surf the web. N enjoys theme parks and really enjoys playing Fortnite on his Play Station. He enjoys watching you tube and music videos. He has shown an interest in photography and has a good sense of humour. N will respond positively to humour. During the last 3 months he has shown an aptitude for water sports and engaged well in a number of outdoor activities including paddle boarding, wild swimming and running. His care plan is one of long-term residential care until adult independence. The care plan also details that N receives support to reduce substance misuse, improve self-management of his mental health difficulties and to encourage N away from criminal and other anti-social behaviour. N can present as agitated when he doesn&rsquo;t get the answer he wants but is more able to negotiate and try to understand the reasons for the answer. He has worked very positively with a clear roadmap of expectations which has allowed him to progress from 3:1 support to 1:1 and independent time. He is temporarily staying at an activity&rsquo;s placement with a team of trained staff who look after him. Staff are supported by a psychotherapist to ensure that N receives nurturing therapeutic support. His long-term placement was ended due to concerns relating to criminal exploitation, his challenging behaviour and an allegation that he had been in a sexual relationship with another older female resident. This is not an ongoing relationship and there is no current communication between N and the other individual. N has made amazing progress and his DOLs order is due to end on 31st March. N is keen to settle and thrive and needs the right placement to do this. If you can offer this child a placement then please email placementsearches@wigan.gov.uk</p>