2022 Social Care Self Directed Support and ISF Management Service

Descriptions

A locally based service to provide advice and information to members of the public regarding all aspects of Self-Directed Support, including information about the legislation and the four options available under The Social Care (Self Directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013; and to provide an Individual Service Fund management service. The service will include:-a sign-posting facility to direct the supported person to resources that will assist in the meeting of outcomes-the provision of information, support and advice in response to eligible referrals that will assist the individual to consider and understand the four options available to them-participation where requested in the support planning process-assistance to those supported persons that choose to employ staff to do so effectively and lawfully; and including support to the individual to access legal and payroll support-an Individual Service Fund management service that will be accessible to eligible individuals that choose an Individual Service Fund under Option 2 to fund all or some of their care and support package. This will include the management of prepaid card accounts