Staff looking after children in local authority residential units: the interface with child mental health professionals

Article Abstract:

The majority of staff caring for emotionally and behaviorally disturbed children in children's residential units in a Local Authority state that they lack formal professional qualifications for the their jobs. They feel, however, that their work experience gives them considerable knowledge and skills. They receive support from within the unit but most of the staff do not have direct contact with child psychiatrists or psychologists. The residential child care-workers also emphasize the need for greater direct involvement of the child mental health professionals.

Analysis, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Child care workers, Child psychiatric services, Child psychotherapy, Child residential care facilities

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Private and local authority children's homes: a comparison

Article Abstract:

The residents and staff of 48 English local authority children's homes were compared with those in eight private ones. Findings showed that the residents in private homes were further away from their family, more likely to be placed for treatment, more difficult and less clear and satisfied with their care plans. They were also in less close touch with their families, more committed to their residential homes and under less pressure to take drugs. The staff in private homes has higher morale.

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Private and local authority children's homes: a comparison

Article Abstract:

The residents and staff of 48 English local authority children's homes were compared with those in eight private ones. Findings showed that the residents in private homes were further away from their family, more likely to be placed for treatment, more difficult and less clear and satisfied with their care plans. They were also in less close touch with their families, more committed to their residential homes and under less pressure to take drugs. The staff in private homes has higher morale.

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