East Berkshire YOTs – Individual Parallel Work
IYPP PROJECT
5. Resources
On reflection a Parallel Worker in each YOT would have made it much more achievable to provide services to more families as per the IYPP project agreement. A lot of time was lost travelling between areas and communication between the sites was often difficult. If each YOT had worked independently using the same programme but met regularly to share best practice, this would have enabled targets to be achieved or exceeded.
The majority of families preferred to be seen in their own homes. This generally worked well but was complicated if younger siblings were around when sessions took place. Some young people often requested to be seen at the YOT office as this gave them space and freedom to talk away from the family. This did not cause too many difficulties, as on the occasions that this happened rooms were easy to access.
The project was completed within the budget parameters, staffing being the main cost. Again savings could have been made from reduced travelling.
Training was provided by TSA for the project workers. Additional training was given to YOT staff by the Young Person’s Parallel Worker on the programme content to cut down on inappropriate referrals. In hindsight this should also have been given to the other referring agencies.