About this location
Carlton House is located in Rothwell Haigh, near to Leeds. It offers residential support for 10 males, including males on the autism spectrum and males with a learning disability. Carlton Cottage, which is immediately adjacent, offers support for a further six males, and has an all-male staff team.
Our team are dedicated to working with each individual we support on a person-centred basis to create and achieve goals to meet their own expectations. We want to help each person we care for to have a healthy, happy and independent life, within a safe and welcoming home.
We can also support those who have:
- Complex needs
- Mild to moderate behaviour that may challenge
- A forensic background
Services at a glance
There are a total of 16 bedrooms at the site. Of these:
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About our service
Our facilities and environment
Carlton House is set in a large, detached, Victorian property, which is spacious and offers a relaxed, homely environment. The bedrooms in the main home, and are split over two floors. There are four bedrooms on the ground floor and a further six rooms on the first floor, accessed by stairs.
Carlton Cottage is a smaller semi-detached property and also has bedrooms split over two floors. They are situated immediately next to each other. The building has two ground floor bedrooms and four bedrooms on the first floor, again accessible by stairs.
In summary, we offer:
- A large lounge with plenty of seating
- Kitchen and dining room
- Well-equipped activities room
- Quiet room
- Sensory room
We also have a very large garden, complete with:
- Secure fencing
- Lawn
- Patio
- Communal seating
- Shelter
- Summer house
- Vegetable patch
Our bedrooms
All of our bedrooms are comfortable, welcoming and can be personalised to individual tastes. Our bedrooms have en-suite facilities, containing either a shower, bath or a wet room.
In addition, some of our ground floor bedrooms have wheelchair access.
Our approach to support
Everybody who lives at Carlton House and Cottage has their own person-centred care plan, which is co-produced with input from the individual, their family members and professionals involved in their care. We aim to help everyone in our care to make their own choices about the support they receive. This may include support in a number of areas, such as going out in the community, personal care, cooking and cleaning, and maintaining family relationships.
Our support approaches at Carlton House include positive behaviour support (PBS), delivered by a visiting PBS practitioner. We also have support from a local multidisciplinary team, including a psychologist. In addition, we use tools such as the Outcomes Star™ to support our residents to achieve their goals.
The lengths of the placements that we offer at Carlton House and Cottage can be medium or long-term residential, depending on the needs of each person.
Activities
Everyone who lives at Carlton House and Cottage has their own personalised activities planner and are encouraged to take part in activities which are meaningful and fulfilling to them. Our dedicated team organise a variety of activities at the home, as well as out in the community.
We focus on supporting our residents to grow their independence. For some people, this may mean developing their daily living skills within the home. For others, this could be accessing work or educational opportunities in the local community.
Exclusion profile
- Those who pose a risk to others in communal living areas
- Females, as we are a male-only home
Pathways
Through our network of healthcare, residential and supported living facilities, we provide unique care pathways which help the people we support to progress towards greater independence. Every individual we support is provided with a bespoke pathway plan, tailored according to their individual needs. We aim to ensure that each person is supported to live a fulfilling and active life in the community.
We have supported residents to move into Carlton from more restrictive environments such as hospitals and secure services. We have also successfully supported people to move from Carlton House into their own tenancies within Priory Supported Living North Yorkshire services.
Our team
Our highly experienced, multidisciplinary team consists of:
- Service manager
- Deputy manager
- Support workers
- Activities co-ordinator
- PBS practitioner
- Housekeeper
- Maintenance
Our team receive specialist staff training, designed to meet the needs of each individual we support. This includes:
- Safeguarding training
- Autism specialist training
- PROACT-SCIPr-UK® training
- Fire safety training
- Sex offender treatment programme training
- Boots medication training
A message from our site leader
At Carlton House we thrive for excellence, by always ensuring a person-centred approach to each individual. Our team are dedicated to making a positive difference and enhancing the quality of life for everyone who lives here. We ensure all our residents are included within meaningful activities and supported to achieve, learn, and maintain a healthy lifestyle and regime
Carlton House’s site leader
Comments from our residents and their family and friends
I enjoy my life here at Carlton House. The staff have truly supported me to gain my independence and manage my anxieties better, when trying to achieve day-to-day goals. The staff team are always present and are willing to go the extra mile for residents. I also enjoy how inclusive staff are, tailoring activities and choices for each person, which allows us to have our own choices. I feel safe and protected here, which helps maintain my anxieties
Family and friends FAQs
How does home leave work?
We support our residents to attend family events and visit their family homes. We will work with the resident and their relatives to ensure possible risks are managed and that everyone is supported. This may mean the individual’s key worker will come along on the visit. For those who are unable to visit their family home, we can support your loved ones with video calls.
Can friends and families visit?
Family and friends are welcome to visit. Visits are usually planned in advance to support individual needs. Unfortunately, family members cannot stay overnight.
Will I be involved and kept up to date with the progress of my loved one’s care and support?
Yes, we strive to keep the loved ones of our residents involved in their care. Every month families are invited to a meeting at the home, where they will meet with the residents’ support team and hear about recent happenings at the home. We can also arrange more regular catch-ups either in person or via telephone, to ensure families are kept informed.
Will my loved one be able to have a phone or call me?
Everyone who stays with us are supported to call their loved ones any time, via phone or video call. Family and friends are also able to call as often as they like.
What are the bedrooms like?
Bedrooms are all furnished and residents are supported to personalise them to suit their needs and wishes.
Are external doors kept locked?
Yes, the front door is locked as you would at your own home. All units are unlocked, except at night, to allow our residents to enjoy our garden and outdoor space.
What do residents eat and how do meal times work?
We offer a wide range of meals, with a choice of meat and vegetarian options. Residents, with support from our staff, are all involved in choosing the menu for the following week. Residents are supported to choose and prepare what they want to eat, whenever they like. We encourage people to maintain healthy diets with meal plans to suit their individual tastes.
How does laundry work?
Residents are given help to do their own laundry, as part of promoting independence. Our staff are on hand to offer support if and when it is required.
Who does the housekeeping and domiciliary tasks?
Staff support and encourage our residents to complete these tasks, to promote their independence. We also have a dedicated housekeeping and maintenance team at the home.
Is there anything they can’t bring or have?
Residents are not allowed to bring illegal substances onto the premises. We would also ask that people do not bring high risk personal items into the house.
How do activities work?
Activities are planned according to our residents’ choices and interests. Thorough risk assessments are conducted before any activity. Everyone has a tailored activities planner. This will include both in-house activities as well as visits into the community. Their key worker may use a variety of communication tools to ensure they can have an input into the planning of activities.
How will residents be supported with their behavioural needs?
We use the PROACT-SCIPr-UK® framework, which means we focus on proactive strategies, rather than physical intervention. We recognise that people with a learning disability have the same aspirations and expectations as everyone else and should be empowered to achieve these. Some of our residents have sensory requirements to reduce anxieties, over-stimulation or to assist with emotional regulation, and these needs will be incorporated into their support plans.
Do residents and families have an input into the care plans?
We use the PROACT-SCIPr-UK® framework, which means we focus on proactive strategies, rather than physical intervention. We recognise that people with a learning disability have the same aspirations and expectations as everyone else and should be empowered to achieve these. Some of our residents have sensory requirements to reduce anxieties, over-stimulation or to assist with emotional regulation, and these needs will be incorporated into their support plans.
What are the car parking facilities?
Our home has its own off-road parking on the property, accessible inside the front gate.
What is the smoking policy?
We offer a smoking area for residents to smoke or to vape. However, we promote healthy lifestyles and can support residents to engage in smoking cessation programmes. Residents are able to purchase cigarettes at the shops, if this is what they choose.
What are your fees and how are they funded?
Our fees can vary, and are based on an assessment of each individual's needs. Many people are eligible for financial help towards the cost of support, and this funding can be accessed by contacting your local authority. Once funding has been agreed, we will work with your local care team to put together a bespoke package of care. Please note, referrals for NHS or Local Authority funded services must come from a referring organisation.
How to make a referral
Our service provides high quality support to people with varying levels of need. Referrals can be made through the individual’s social care team or, if relevant, their local health authority. If you are a professional looking to make a referral, please call us or fill in our enquiry form.