Ethos and Methodology

We offer a flexible, dynamic and creative service which aims to stabilise young people in mid to long-term placements.

Our ethos is deeply rooted in a belief that young people who have had traumatic home experiences and thus frequently present testing behaviours should have a period of stability and calm in order to benefit from the opportunity to reach their potential for successful independent living.

Caring is not always enough, they need professional parenting – which allows them to grow emotionally, socially and intellectually.

We encourage all young people to be involved as much as possible in house decisions. They will have their own room and will be treated with dignity and respect. The welfare of the young person is given absolute priority to assist them in overcoming the difficulties they have encountered in their short lives.

Every effort is given to ensure that young people are given the chance to develop positive self-esteem and learn the confidence and skills required for a successful transition into adulthood. Their team encourage self monitoring and self evaluation in key conversations to promote self esteem by helping them to identify challenges and success.

We facilitate change with the following methods: 

• Teaching Family model
• Behavioural Management leading to behavioural modification
• Pro-Social Learning models
• Encouraging Self monitoring and self evaluation through keywork