SLC - Bespoke Singleton Residential Childcare Placement

Descriptions

South Lanarkshire Council are looking to notify the market of a potential future contract opportunity to deliver a singleton residential childcare placement within a 45-60 minute drive from the Cambuslang/Rutherglen area. The current childcare placement is nearing its end so an alternative arrangement is required in a timely manner. The young person, male 14 years old, requires a singleton residential care placement with a highly differentiated curriculum for educational needs. The young person is currently supported and well known to Education, CAMHS and Social Work since early childhood. The young person has experienced trauma and adversity since an early age. Alongside this their care needs can be clearly summarised as follows: -Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and significant learning difficulties -Complex communication needs -Lack of flexibility of thinking and high need for structure and routine -Sensory sensitivities -Difficulties with regulation -Requirement for a highly differentiated curriculum, including sensory activities For more detail please see market engagement questionnaire.