Young Adult Care Services Additional Services Many of our young adults take part in voluntary work or work placements, both in house and out depending on ability and interest . For example, one of the young adults has volunteered at the local garden centre, while another is interested in computers and provides support at Head Office. We are currently in the process of developing a café within the college site to provide further work experience opportunities in a supported environment alongside a Design Technology room.
Thank you for you interest in Birtenshaw’s Care Services for young adults (18-25)
Our vision is ‘brightening lives and building futures’ for young people with a moderate to severe learning disability, significant physical disability, and/or complex health needs. We offer care and support to enable young adults to live as independently as possible within a warm, supportive environment where even those who have struggled to reach their potential can now thrive. The adult care teams provide personal care and support, promoting the development of independent living and motivating young adults to participate in a range of leisure activities, educational programmes and social opportunities which offer positive challenges within a safe and secure environment. Services: - Supported Tenancies - Adult Short Breaks
Safeguarding
- Domiciliary Care
Keeping the young adults safe is our top priority. All our staff have enhanced DBS clearance (formally CRB) and participate in extensive adult safeguarding training, training on mental capacity act and deprivation of liberties training.
Choosing services for someone with complex needs can be a difficult decision. We recognise that everyone is different and how important it is to listen to the adult and those that know them well. If you would like to view our services or would like further information about our services I would be delighted to meet you.
Julie Barnes Director or Education and Care Services Birtenshaw
Phone: 01204 304 230
Darwen Road
Email: enquiries@birtenshaw.org.uk
Bromley Cross
Website: www.birtenshaw.org.uk
Bolton BL7 9AB
Birtenshaw is a registered charity (1092798).
CQC Number: 1-445018793
Learning and
Services for Young Adults Birtenshaw Domiciliary Care Service provides personal care and support for adults. We offer flexible wrap-around services 24/7, over 365 days of the year. It is designed to support adults living semiindependently in supported tenancies or living at home with families but requiring additional support. A supported tenant recently told a CQC inspector that “the staff are good, and I feel safe”.
Adam’s Story Adam came into Birtenshaw’s care when he was 11 11.he Heattended Birtenshaw school and lived in one of our Children’s Homes. is one still with usChiltoday at the age of 22. When Adam came attended Birtenshaw School andAdam lived in of our he hadHomes. extremeAdam challenging behaviours struggled dren’s is still with us todayand at the age ofto access activities, education or care. However thecame support a dedicated staff team bewithin a short period of time he was ac22. Whenwith Adam he of had extreme challenging cessing within to theaccess community sucheducation as eating or in restaurants, something unimaginable havioursservices and struggled activities, before he began at Birtenshaw. care. However with the support of a dedicated staff team within a short period of time accessing services Because of this his mum felthe forwas the first time could take him out alone in the community, and within the community such as eating in restaurants, arranged a trip to Blackpool. The support he was given whilst at Birtenshaw not only promoted something unimaginable he began athis Birtenshaw. his own independence butbefore also empowered family. Because of this his mum firstmoved time that she take him with out alone in the commuWhen Adam reached the felt agefor of the 19 he back to could his own home his mother. Birtennity, and arranged a trip to Blackpool. The support he was given whilst at Birtenshaw only shaw tailored a care package around his needs, supporting him to live independently not in his promoted owntaking independence but alsoand empowered his family. own home,his whilst part in activities working towards AQA unit awards. When reached agesome of 19great he moved back to his own home his mother. No onlyAdam this but Adamthe made friends at Birtenshaw, one ofwith whom, Tom, leftBirtenBirtenshaw tailored a care package around his needs, supporting him to live independently in histo shaw’s care recently. On leaving, his mother contacted Birtenshaw to say Tome appeared own home, taking staff part then in activities working towards AQA unit awards. miss Adam.whilst Birtenshaw helpedand Adam and Tom to arrange to meet up for a meal and support themsome to do great this. Adam happy and healthy livingTom, independently with BirtenAdam made friendsisatnow Birtenshaw, one of whom, left Birtenshaw’s care reshaw’s careleaving, and support! cently. On his mother contacted Birtenshaw to say Tom appeared to miss Adam. Birtenshaw then helped Adam and Tom to arrange to meet up for a meal and support *name has beenstaff changed them to do this. Adam is now happy and healthy living independently with Birtenshaw’s care and support!
The adults living in our supported tenancies work with consistent and caring staff teams who support them to achieve their goals and develop their independent living skills.
Young Adult Short Breaks Short breaks are arranged to support families and to meet the needs of adults aged 18 years and above. The breaks can be arranged for a few hours during the day or evening to overnight and weeklong stays. Accommodation is provided in a short stay centre which is attached to our college. Facilities include 8 single occupancy rooms on two floors which are adapted to meet the needs of young people with physical disabilities, including complex health needs, as well as adults with learning disabilities. The accommodation is tastefully decorated in low stimulus colours to support those young adults with autism. All rooms are fully accessible for wheelchairs and have a tracking hoist. There are fully adapted wet rooms on both floors, kitchen facilities, sitting room and dining room. Facilities:
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- Accessible Gym - Hydrotherapy Pool Statement from a Parent
- Small Holding
“We’ve been able to spend quality time with our other son knowing that our young person has been safe, happy and care for, able to learn at last and able to participate in new activities and opportunities for the first time in a very long time. You have glued our family back together and given us time to recharge our batteries. We will be forever grateful as you’ve given us hope for the future instead of the despair we’ve all felt for a long time.”
- Sensory Room The service users will have the opportunity to socialise with other people of a similar ability. Their independent living skills will be encouraged with the aim of promoting social emotional and physical wellbeing.