Greenfield House
Greenfield House meets the needs of children between 11 and 17 who require an enhanced degree of nurturing and unconditional care and support over the medium to long term.
The needs of the young people who move to Greenfield House are thoughtfully considered following a period of assessment at one of our sister homes, such as Moorfield Barn or Arnfield Tower Activity Centre, where matching is prioritised to support long-term placements that are successful in providing a home where young people feel content and cared for.
Greenfield House can support up to seven children of any sex, gender, sexual orientation, racial, cultural and religious background, offering an opportunity to develop and progress in their social skills, independence and education.
We support children and young people in overcoming challenges and help them prepare for the future. Building relationships and reliance for their next steps, where they have confidence and safe strategies to face future challenges.
Through the development of trusting relationships based on unconditional care, acceptance, and empathy, we help young people feel safe and secure, meeting basic needs to allow a platform of personal development and skill-building that prepares them for the next steps and adulthood.
Therapeutic care and approach are based on and underpinned by PACEful practice- ensuring that the environment is playful, nurturing and gentle. This allows us to be curious about behaviours, feelings and experiences. Carers ensure that they are accepting of the challenges, viewing any expression as a care need and meeting this with understanding and empathy. All overseen by a qualified Clinical Lead, Beth Duckett, to ensure that the practice is embedded throughout all aspects of care.
The team are trained and supported with a meaningful accredited qualification which supports their understanding of child development and clinical needs. While recognising the impact on our carers, we ensure that there is support through a dedicated employee assist programme and direct sessions with Clinical Lead Beth to discuss and resolve worries and concerns for them both personally or when there is a period of concern for a young person in their care.
- Initial assessment of the young person to identify their needs, including a report from the in-house Clinical Lead detailing a young person’s internal working model, attachment style and understanding of their previous experiences and care. This underpins their care plan, the approach taken, and the guidance of carers in meeting needs that can be complex and misunderstood.
- Introduction to a dedicated key team set up to provide a meaningful relationship which offers security and long-term attachments.
- Use genuine and ‘parental’ style positive reinforcement to encourage engagement in positive behaviours, routines and promote a sense of self-worth and belief.
- IEP and educational provision tailored to the young person’s level of attainment and need, this is always aspirational and will aim to push and support achievements in many areas beyond the national curriculum.
- Outdoor education programme promoting trust, self-belief and reliance.
- Positive behaviour support plans, that are underpinned by therapeutic practice, guided and implemented by a clinical lead and experienced senior carers.
- Meaningful direct work that supported positive understanding of safety and responsibilities.
- Actively supporting and encouraging young people to bridge and maintain relationships with family and friends.
- Ensuring that all health needs are promoted and supported with the health care professional’s input.
All of our work is tailored to meet individual needs and can include any combination of the following elements, all of which are fully integrated into the services we provide:
