Lifestyle Services -Aims & Core Beliefs

The Aims & Directions of Homelife Lifestyle Service

We aim to provide, within available resources, a flexible lifestyle support service that will:

· Undertake a lifestyle goal development process based upon an holistic framework;

· Establish a quality person-centred support arrangement based on the persons individual goals as outline in an Individual Service Agreement.

· Employ Lifestyle Support Workers that meet the requirements of the individual and are skilled to assist in achieving the person goals

· To involve individuals who are supported by the service in all areas of service development;

· Review the individual's goals and support arrangements regularly and change according to the changing needs and aspirations of the individuals.

· To promote the growth and development of community attitudes that encourages and supports the value of people with a disability;

· Select staff that share a passion for what the service sets out to achieve.

· To provide relevant legislative, government and financial information to people who use the service so that they can make timely and appropriate decisions about the types of support they require

· Share a vision about inclusive communities, which serve people with disabilities

 

 

Core Beliefs in Lifestyle Support

The following are some core beliefs and values on which, we believe are sound practice in supporting people with a disability are based.

The importance of knowing the person and planning with them

We believe that to provide good lifestyle support we need to get to know you well: your likes, your dislikes your preferences, your dreams, who you belong to and where you belong. We believe in the inherent dignity of all people and are interested in finding out what gifts you have to offer the world.

The importance of creativity and flexibility

We believe that your lifestyle is what is happening right now and that dreams should not be put off or discounted. We wish to be flexible enough to support you to take up any opportunity that arises and creative enough to help you make anything possible.

The importance of right relationships

In all that we do we seek to have right relationships with you and the people in your life. Right relationships are characterised by respect, honesty, patience, compassion and understanding.

The importance of connecting with the person's community.

For too long people with a disability have had parallel lives separate from the community they lived in. We are committed to assisting people to be part of their community- active and connected.

The importance of cost effectiveness.

We are all aware that there is a limitation to the funding that people can receive from Government departments. We believe that we have the responsibility to ensure that you get good value for money – support that is relevant and efficient. We are committed to keeping you informed about how funding is used and ensuring that you always have choices around receiving support.