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About Us

Our service is dedicated to supporting up to 4 looked-after children and care leavers, aged 16 and 17, in a mixed-sex, ringfenced group living arrangement. We welcome young people who exhibit a growing level of independence and a readiness to acquire additional skills necessary for a successful transition into adulthood. Our service is tailored specifically for young individuals who no longer require the level of care or the specific environment provided in a children's home or foster care setting. We accept young people with a range of characteristics, provided that they are compatible with the existing group dynamics and their needs do not conflict with those of any current residents. This compatibility will be assessed before a place is offered and will be subject to a satisfactory risk assessment. The characteristics we are able to accommodate include:

Autistic spectrum disorder

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Attachment disorder

Attention deficit disorder (ADD)

Mental health issues (mild, moderate, or severe)

Challenging behavior

Moderate learning disabilities

Drug and alcohol abuse (mild, moderate, or severe, or only if in treatment)

Self-harming behaviors

Goals and Objectives.

Providing exceptional care to our young residents and establishing our reputation as a compassionate and effective service in our local community.

Ensuring our young residents feel safe, respected, and supported, so they view Black Roses as their home, not just a place where they reside.

Recruiting high-caliber, caring staff using the safer recruitment framework, ensuring our young residents receive the best care to help them grow and overcome challenges.

Offering customized support and establishing partnerships with local providers to equip our young residents with the skills needed to become healthy, happy, productive members of society when they leave us.

Integrating our young residents into their local community through volunteering opportunities and shared skill sessions to foster mutual understanding and respect.

Promoting Independence

The service is dedicated to supporting young people towards a healthy and independent future through various specific support programs and initiatives. The approach is collaborative, focusing on working closely with the young people to identify their unique goals and aspirations. Individualized support plans are developed together with the residents, promoting active participation in decision-making processes and ensuring that existing plans are followed both in-house and by other agencies. In-house programs and skills development opportunities are provided to enhance the young people's independence. These may include life skills workshops, educational sessions on budgeting, cooking, personal hygiene, self-care, finding suitable move-on accommodation, maintaining a tenancy, and managing peer pressure. Job-seeking skills, CV writing, interview techniques, and workplace etiquette training are also offered. Staff and residents share their skills through skill-share sessions, covering areas such as craft, music, or DIY. These programs are delivered through group sessions or one-on-one support, depending on the needs and dynamics of the group. The staff develops safe, trusting relationships with the young people to model healthy relationships and support their family relationships where appropriate. Advice and guidance on friendships, romantic, and sexual relationships are provided to help identify healthy and safe connections. Group work on being a good housemate or looking out for a friend is conducted when the group dynamics allow or when needed. Referrals to external services are made for more in-depth work, with regular progress reviews through support plans. The service maintains a strong relationship with local sexual health services, offering drop-in support every other month and targeted sessions as required. Education and employment are valued for fostering independence, maturity, and opportunity. The service actively supports young people in accessing educational opportunities or seeking employment, regularly reviewing progress through support plans and meetings. Assistance is provided in liaising with providers, exploring career options, accessing vocational training programs, identifying job opportunities, completing applications, and preparing for interviews. Strong links are maintained with local providers of apprenticeships, education, training, and volunteering opportunities to ensure the young people have every chance to explore and develop their interests and passions. Advocacy is provided with training providers where necessary to maintain placements. Holistic support is offered to maintain general health and happiness. The service helps young people become involved in their community through events and volunteering, supporting access to culturally specific or religious events and celebrating these in the home. Assistance is provided in registering with a GP, managing medication, identifying mood triggers, and practicing self-care. The service helps identify relationships and behaviors that may trigger drug and alcohol misuse or offending behavior. Where mental health, self-harm, problematic substance use, offending behavior, or risky relationships go beyond low-level issues, referrals are made to external agencies such as probation, YOT, sexual health services, mental health services, community or religious leaders, or drug and alcohol services. The service works openly with these agencies to support the young person with any plans put in place to help ensure a positive outcome.

Our Mission

We aim to meet the needs of every young person by carefully planning and implementing holistic approaches in line with the Children Act 1989 and subsequent regulations. Our mission is to ensure that each individual receives tailored support, addressing their physical, emotional, and social needs comprehensively.

Our Vision

Our vision is to work collaboratively with young people, empowering them to actively participate in decisions about their support plans. We strive to promote independence, dignity, and respect for all individuals, fostering a nurturing environment where every voice is heard and valued.

Our Message

At our core, we believe in the inherent worth and potential of every young person. Our message is one of inclusivity, compassion, and commitment to providing high-quality support through trained and compassionate staff. We are dedicated to helping young people overcome challenges and build brighter futures, utilizing tailored strategies and community resources to support their journey towards independence and well-being.