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:
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.