Located in a quiet residential area in Lancashire, Brookside is a nurturing children’s home supporting up to two young people aged 8 to 18 years with emotional and behavioural disorders (EBD).
The home is close to local amenities, has good public transport and motorway links and is a short drive from nearby seaside resorts. There’s an abundance of activities in the surrounding areas and a range of local clubs and sports teams.
Supporting the needs of the young people
At Brookside, we pride ourselves on matching our young people appropriately, maintaining meaningful and long-term placements. We are dedicated and committed to providing a warm, welcoming home for our young people and encourage them to showcase their individuality throughout the home.
The children’s home has a strong focus on building self-esteem, confidence, achieving positive outcomes and developing the skills required for young people to successfully transition to further independence and adult life.
Service summary
The range of services and facilities available at Brookside includes:
- A safe and homely environment
- Accommodation comprising of 2 large en-suite bedrooms, which the young people are encouraged to personalise
- A range of facilities, including a bright and homely living room, laundry room, gaming snug, pool room, kitchen/dining room and private garden
- 1:1 staffing
- Individualised care plans and a focus on developing daily living skills
- A well-qualified and experienced staff team
- Dedicated in-house therapist who offers individual therapeutic support
- A wide range of planned on-site and community-based activities
- Waking night supervision