At Maple House we believe that, wherever possible, Children and Young People benefit from living within a family. We recognise that for some Young People, this is not always possible and that living in a Residential Home can be the most appropriate alternative.
Maple House has both male and female staff members. It is our preferred practice that there is a balance of genders on the majority of shifts worked. Social learning is an important and powerful tool by which others learn how to ‘be’ and ‘act’. Staff are aware of the importance of their demeanour and overall impact they can have on the Young People they work with. Staff at Maple House act as positive role models for the young people in their care.
Maple House staff aim to increase the emotional literacy of the Young People they work with and largely achieve this via positive role modelling and the creation of positive relations. All staff work collectively to meet the Young People’s behavioural, social and emotional needs as set out in the Young Person’s relevant plan.
We at Exceptional Care work closely with CCATS, this is both during the referral process and once young people are settled in the home. CCATS meet with staff and young people on a weekly basis and offer theraputic support and de-briefs, these meetings are individually tailored to suit the specific needs of the home and feedback is provided which aide our support process for everyone within the home.
Maple House is a beautiful home located within St Helens.
The home is set in a quiet rural location, which is surrounded by farm land. We see the area as important for Young People with social, emotional and challenging behaviours, as they can experience the calm atmosphere of this quiet location. We are within easy access of a range of facilities including: shops, library, public transport and other amenities.
The whole ambiance of Maple House (décor, furniture and accessories) is designed to encourage warmth and stability, all Young People have the opportunity to live in a safe environment and to experience and discover a sense of their own growth.
‘It is clear from my visits that staff have a genuine desire to support the children in the home and want the best outcomes for them”.
‘Young people are able to engage in regular activities and experience a choice of what activities they do engage in. Young people appear happy and appeared comfortable in the home”.
‘This is the first place that I have ever lived that I can call home’ – when asked about the home
‘I love the staff, they are caring and kind’, “The staff are sound”, “They are positive” – when asked about the staff.
