The Support and Assistance of Young People Leaving Care (Scotland) Regulations 2003

Pathway co-ordinator

4.—(1) A local authority shall appoint for each compulsorily supported person and each discretionarily supported person in respect of whom it is the responsible authority, a pathway co ordinator.

(2) A pathway co ordinator shall be an individual person who is, in the opinion of the responsible authority, suitable and capable of performing the functions specified in paragraph (5).

(3) A pathway co ordinator may or may not be an officer of the responsible authority, but shall in either event act on its behalf.

(4) Before appointing a pathway co ordinator, the responsible authority shall seek and take into account the views of the young person as regards that appointment.

(5) The functions of a pathway co ordinator in relation to a compulsorily supported person or a discretionarily supported person are to–

(a) provide advice and support;

(b) ensure that person’s pathway views are sought and taken into account;

(c) participate in that person’s pathway assessment and the preparation of the relevant pathway plan;

(d) participate in reviews of the pathway plan;

(e) ensure where relevant that person’s supporter is informed of that person’s pathway views, pathway assessment, and pathway plan, subject in each case to that person’s written consent having been obtained;

(f) co ordinate the provision of services arising from the pathway plan or its review;

(g) keep themselves informed about the progress and well being of that person; and

(h) maintain a written record of their discussions with that person.