High Oaks is an independent, specialist care home for adults of all ages with mental health conditions, some of whom may also have learning disabilities and / or cognitive impairments. The team takes a non-judgemental approach, allowing people to be themselves. We support positive risk-taking, empowering people to explore their possibilities and limitations.
This helps to produce our successful track record in reducing anger and challenging behaviour. It is beneficial for schizophrenia, bi-polar affective disorder, past drug and alcohol mis-use. We are known for our success with people whose care in other establishments has repeatedly broken down. We offer seventeen residential places.
This helps to produce our successful track record in reducing anger and challenging behaviour. It is beneficial for schizophrenia, bi-polar affective disorder, past drug and alcohol mis-use. We are known for our success with people whose care in other establishments has repeatedly broken down. We offer seventeen residential places.
Services
The length of stay (or placement) at High Oaks will depend on the individual's needs, abilities and circumstances as well as the funder's circumstances. We provide 24-hour waking staff delivering care and support for all residents in all categories. Funding of placements is usually made by the council or other government funded body based in the area where the individual has been residing prior to coming to High Oaks.
Our staff team comprises a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, Support Workers, Cook, Cleaners, Maintenance, Administrator, Gardener and Freelance Sessional Workers. Staff are selected for experience, qualifications, relevant qualities and for their personal interest. We provide a programme of on-going training and send staff on external training courses including specialist programmes.
We generally advertise when we have job vacancies but you are welcome to call and speak with our administrator or managers to see if there are any vacancies. We regularly recruit bank support workers to work in both the care home and home care services, who have their own transport. There is a regular supply of bank hours available and bank positions often lead to a permanent contract if that is the staff member's preference.
High Oaks comprises a large farmhouse and converted barns, providing comfort and a homely atmosphere. There is ample space throughout the living areas and bedrooms - some of which overlook the central courtyard and car parking area, whilst others view the surrounding acres of pleasant countryside that frame this rural property.
The garden at High Oaks features significantly in the daily life of the home during the warmer months. The garden is a lovely space where residents can simply have some quiet contemplation time. And due to its large size, there is plenty of space for socialising. The garden plays host to our annual fete, which some residents assist the staff to organise and manage.
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