Gender: Mixed
Age: 18+
Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do and we are able to meet the changing needs of the people we support as they progress through their care pathway, while ensuring their safety is maintained and their independence supported.
Our service at a glance
There are 3 living areas within Kirkside House all supporting people who are at different stages in their care pathway. There is a 4 bed unit for individuals to live in small groups with lounge, dining room and kitchen. The service then has a 2 bed ground floor unit, allowing 2 individuals their own space. This part of the service is suitable for individuals who may have physical / mobility issues. Finally, we have a 1 bed bespoke living area for an individual who requires 2-1 care. This unit has its own living space and its own private garden.
Our Projects
Yorkshire residents can enjoy three community projects; the bakery project, the textiles project and the gardening project.
Externally there is a large garden which is shared with Kirkside Lodge (also a residential service located in the same grounds). There is plenty of space in the garden for people to participate in the gardening project, where they grow their own vegetables, create hanging baskets, or enjoy the sensory garden and outside space.
“I am so grateful to the managers at Kirkside for their unwavering support not just to me alone but for everyone at Kirkside. I have found a home here and I will give my all to this service in any capacity, I will always uphold the principle of truth, sincerity and togetherness throughout the course of my time here at Kirkside.”Individual we support
We also host the bakery project, these projects and a textile project are ran in conjunction with the other local Cygnet residential services. These projects introduce vocational and learning activities designed to give residents the opportunity to learn valuable skills and develop confidence in a safe and familiar environment.
We ensure we involve family or advocates in an individual’s care. We have high staffing levels to ensure that we are able to meet the changing needs of the residents as they progress through their care pathway.
The service is in walking distance of community facilities including shopping centres, cafes and leisure centres. It is also only a 1 minute walk from the 800 year old Kirkstall Abbey, where the residents can visit to enjoy the surroundings, learn about the historical ruins or visit the on-site café.
“I am very lucky that my daughter is living at Kirkside, long may it continue”Family member
The people we support:
- Adults from the age of 18 years
- Individuals with a primary diagnosis of learning disability accompanied with behaviours that challenge including mental illness or a forensic background
- Individuals with a secondary diagnosis of personality disorder or autism
- May have communication challenges
- May have associated complex needs
Our community links:
- Cinemas
- Local parks
- Community groups
- Colleges
- Shops, cafes and restaurants
- Sports clubs
- Great public transport links
- 20 minutes to Leeds City Centre
Our facilities:
- En-suite bedrooms
- Lounges
- Dining room
- Multiple kitchens
- 2 activity rooms
- Large garden
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