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Complaints Policy

Our Commitment

At Oasis Home Services, we are committed to delivering safe, structured, and outcomes-led supported accommodation for young people aged 16 and above. We take all complaints seriously and view them as a valuable opportunity to improve the quality of our services and the experiences of those we support.

We treat every complaint with fairness, confidentiality, and respect — ensuring that no one is disadvantaged or treated less favourably as a result of raising a concern.

What Is a Complaint?

A complaint is any expression of dissatisfaction — whether written or verbal — about the standard of service, actions, or lack of action by Oasis Home Services, its staff, or anyone acting on its behalf.

This may include, but is not limited to:

  • Concerns about the quality or standard of care provided to a young person

  • Dissatisfaction with how a placement has been managed

  • Concerns regarding safeguarding practices or responses

  • Behaviour or conduct of a staff member

  • Failure to communicate adequately with a Local Authority, social worker, or placing professional

  • Breach of an agreed support plan or placement agreement

  • Issues relating to the physical condition or safety of accommodation

Who Can Make a Complaint?

The following individuals and organisations may raise a complaint:

  • Young people currently in or previously in a placement with Oasis Home Services

  • Parents, guardians, or family members (where appropriate)

  • Placing Local Authorities and commissioning teams

  • Independent advocates or IROs (Independent Reviewing Officers)

  • Social workers or key professionals involved in a young person’s care

  • Any member of the public with a legitimate concern

Young people are actively encouraged to raise concerns, and staff are trained to support them in doing so in a way that feels safe and accessible.

How to Make a Complaint

We aim to make the complaints process as accessible and straightforward as possible.

You can submit a complaint by:

  • Email: placements@oasishomeservices.co.uk
  • Post: Complaints Team, Oasis Home Services

  • Phone: During office hours, or via our 24/7 on-call management line for urgent matters

  • In Person: By requesting a meeting with a senior manager

 

If you require any assistance making a complaint — for example, due to language, disability, or age — we will provide appropriate support, including access to an independent advocate.