ABOUT WECARE360
OUR ETHOS AND CULTURE
We believe that our staff must share our commitment to supporting Children through some of the most challenging times in their young lives. To this end our staff team are trained and mentored by highly experienced Managers and Directors. The Directors will have knowledge of each member of the team and each Child. The PACE approach is employed as a general practice throughout the home and will be the basis of our efforts throughout when engaging with our Children. Safeguarding and protection are our first consideration and ensuring the highest standards will the principle priority of the Leadership team.
We promote a happy, homely environment where everyone is treated equally, and all work on the basis of respect, value, tolerance, empathy and trust.
We respect the families & support networks of our children and work to ensure that support is provided to develop and maintain positive relationships where this is appropriate and agreed with the Placing Authority.
As an Organisation we hold high aspirations for all our Children and Young People and strive to exceed expected quality standards when providing the best possible care experience.
LIFE SKILLS & VALUES
The opportunity to develop life skills and values are provided on a daily basis through communal living and through the Children being involved in the running of the home within weekly house meetings. Children learn life skills through their involvement in menu planning, budgeting, shopping and preparing meals with the support of staff members. They help choose decoration and colours used in the home and contribute to our CAPEX budgets. Children are also provided opportunity to be involved in staff recruitment processes, where they can form part of the Interview panel. Opportunity to develop insight into personal care inclusive of when they might need to see a medical practitioner, how to make a GP appointment and how to look after their own wellbeing will be supported on an ongoing and as needed basis by the staff team.
HEALTH SERVICES
All children will be registered with a local Dentist, General Practitioner, and an Optician within 7 days of being placed at The Old Farm Childrens Home. Any additionally identified needs will be addressed in consultation with the placing authority and their support requested in obtaining the necessary support for the child.
EDUCATION
All children will be registered with a local Dentist, General Practitioner, and an Optician within 7 days of being placed at The Old Farm Childrens Home. Any additionally identified needs will be addressed in consultation with the placing authority and their support requested in obtaining the necessary support for the child.
ACTIVITIES & HOBBIES
Children and the team enjoy a wide range of activities both locally and further afield. Horse riding, football, archery, netball, swimming opportunities are all available close by. It is our experience that children enjoy and benefit from a variety of activities including trips to the beaches, climbing walls, trampolining, walking and Cycling.
Children are encouraged and enabled to take part in any activity which may be of interest to them and are given the opportunity to try new things. Hobbies/Interests such has Arts and crafts, gardening, games are all available to our Children and Young People.
We provide opportunities for children to participate within and enjoy short breaks and holidays!
SAFEGUARDING
We are fully aware of the fact that that young people in need of support and care are vulnerable individuals, so we have a “zero tolerance” policy for abuse. In addition to the most recognised forms of abuse such as physical, emotional, sexual, and neglect, we understand that in this digital age, young people are also vulnerable to online abuse such as bullying and cyberbullying, sexual exploitation, female genital mutilation, grooming, child trafficking, and domestic abuse.
As a result, we make certain that the robust safeguarding policies and protocols we use in our daily work are followed in order to protect all young people from any type of abuse, neglect, or improper treatment. We also have up-to-date mandatory Safeguarding Training, and all staff members are fully up to date with the safeguarding policies and protocols.
STAFFING
Our staff team consists of a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, three Team Leaders, five Support Workers and two night waking support workers. All Children will have an allocated key worker.
THE REFERRAL PROCESS
- Upon receipt of a completed referral form, the Registered Manager will arrange a call with the placing Social Worker.
- We will arrange to visit the Child/Young
- If we feel there is potential for a placement, we invite the Child/Young Person to visit the home.
- We will then complete an impact risk assessment, where the decision about placement will be made.
- Further visits and meetings may be required; however, the Childs best interests will be at the heart of everything we do.
- The Registered Manager works in consultation with the Responsible Individual to ensure that the home can meet the needs of the Child.
- The regulatory oversight ensures that our home follows ethical practices, prioritises the best interests of the child, and contributes positively to their overall development and wellbeing.
For further information and a referral form, please contact The Old Farm on 01243953000 or email
You may also contact the Registered Manager on 07356 139445