Kirk House

Like all of our Homes, Kirk House is based on our award winning design which delivers non-institutional homes that have been designed without compromise, reflecting Home From Home Care’s belief and experiences that individuals respond to quality and spacious surroundings. The original architectural style in Kirk House has been blended with a contemporary flavour to create a warm and homely atmosphere. Kirk House comprises a very spacious self-contained downstairs home for 5 individuals, with a similar upstairs home for 6 individuals. At the heart of each home are generous communal living spaces which facilitate interaction, whilst personalised en-suite bedrooms encourage individual expression and privacy. A new 6 persons’ home, comprising two 3 persons’ homes are being developed, inspirationally designed so that each individual has their own living space which in turn links to a shared central communal space. “A skilled staff team use a person centred approach to empower individuals to live as independently as possible achieving equality in many areas of their life.” – Home Manager. Created by Parents… Home From Home Care was inspired by Laura, our lovely, unique and very special daughter. We offer exceptional specialist residential care for adults (18+) with complex needs including Autism, Epilepsy, PMLD, Cerebral Palsy and High Vulnerability. Now the largest parent-led provider in the country, we are renowned for our quality service that puts individuals at the heart of what we do by creating opportunities they won’t find elsewhere and supporting them to lead fulfilled and happy lives. Our unique approach combines the family perspective with experienced professionals from social care, creating a dynamic service that continually strives to offer individuals with a learning disability better outcomes and wider horizons. We recognize and celebrate the uniqueness of every individual, and whether in a residential home environment or out in the community, Home From Home Care’s core belief is that dedicated person centred support allows each individual to develop at their own pace and make choices that fulfil personal dreams and aspirations. Rigorous Quality Assurance ensures that our services operate transparently and in the best interests of the individual, with programmes such as NPTC’s life skills training encouraging continuous development and a sense of personal achievement and wellbeing. The award winning design of our Homes is non-institutional and means that they have been designed without compromise, reflecting Home From Home Care’s belief and experiences that individuals respond to quality and spacious surroundings. Each property’s original architectural style has been blended with a contemporary flavour to create a warm and homely atmosphere; at the heart are communal living spaces which facilitate interaction, whilst personalised en-suite bedrooms encourage individual expression and privacy. Our staff are the cornerstone of delivering exceptional support. We aim to recruit people with the right attitude and an enthusiasm for making a difference. Substantial investment in training the staff team underpins the delivery of a high quality service. A big part of the staff’s role is to encourage and support Active Days and to help people to take necessary steps towards fulfilling their dreams and aspirations. As parents, we understand what keeps parents of children with special needs awake at night and how daunting the future can be. Like so many families of children with learning disabilities, destiny changed our family and by creating Home From Home Care, Laura has inspired us to make a difference to other people’s lives. Having been through so much with Laura, and now 8 years after establishing Home From Home Care, we are knowledgeable about adult placements. We know that by being informed when considering your child’s adult life is essential, so if you would like to talk to us about options for the future or to arrange a visit to see our Homes, please phone 0800 587 0372 or go to www.homefromhomecare.com or visit our blog www.createdbyparents.com …to Make the Difference Home From Home Care also provides; • Day Opportunities with sensory facilities, arts and crafts facilities and training kitchen. • Local community links with local colleges, self-advocacy groups, drama workshops, leisure facilities and supported employment. • ‘Our Voices’ – a self-advocacy group that has representation from each HFHC home that discuss and plan events and share ideas and comments from individuals supported by HFHC. • HFHC is accredited by the National Proficiency Testing Council (NPTC), which offers City & Guilds Foundation courses/qualifications. Current staff members are trained as assessors. Please visit our website for more information www.homefromhomecare.com or read our blog www.createdbyparents.com for further advice on controversial topics.