Cartref Celtiadd is a residential home situated in Clydach Swansea supporting people with Autism, Learning disabilities and Mental Health

It is a three bedroom detached home consisting of a communal lounge, 3 bedrooms one with a en-suite and 2 extra shower rooms. There is a jacuzzi bath on the lower floor. Laundry room and kitchen which leads to a conservatory. The conservatory leads onto a back garden for service users to explore.

The service supports males, current age ranges between 40-47 years old.

We currently have a vacancy at the service in a ground floor bedroom close to the bathroom. The property is level access throughout although not fully wheelchair accessible we could support someone with mobility needs. Please contact Kayleigh for any referrals.

Local amenities include the bird reserve, beautiful parks and cafes. Mumbles is a short drive away which beautiful scenery. There is also a nearby cinema, bowling arcade and shopping centre.

Feedback from our latest Care Inspectorate Wales report:

“People and their relatives are satisfied with the care and support provided at the home. They live in a comfortable homely environment that is warm, clean and suitable to meet their needs. There is information available for staff to understand how to best meet people’s care and support needs.”

“People and their relatives are happy with the care and support provided. There is good information available for staff to understand how to best meet people’s care and support needs. People told us they get on well with staff and commented, “I like the staff.” A relative commented “the staff are very good” and “we are very satisfied with the service.” Records show people are offered choices to make everyday decisions.”

“The accommodation is homely, comfortable and benefits from good quality decor and furnishings. We observed the environment to be free of clutter throughout. We saw people sitting in the conservatory on the ground floor and sitting in the comfort of their bedrooms which were personalised to their tastes.”

 

Chester Road is a specialist residential service in Wrexham for young people. There are currently 4 men living at the service aged between 21 – 37 years old.

The service currently has 2 vacant rooms, one of the first floor with an ensuite and another on the first floor with a shared bathroom.

The service comprises of a large Victorian house set in lovely grounds to the rear of the property. There are two lounges, a large dining area and kitchen. There is good parking facilities on-site.

Located at the edge of a vibrant City and within walking distance to local shops, cinema, bowling, swimming pool, restaurants, bars, cafes, library, museum, cathedral, Wrexham Football club and local day services.

To find out more, or to make a referral contact:

Jamie Wadman
Jamie.wadman@potens-uk.com
01978 788 595

Cedars is a 3 bedded bungalow based in the seaside town of Barry close to local beaches, parks and also a short commute away from the Welsh capital Cardiff.

All residents receive 1:1 care and support, supported by trained support workers with a passion for care.

Residents are encouraged to access community services such as AMBITO day centre, Touch Therapy, Beats music group Intersensory clubs- cycling, sailing and sensory room.

We support and encourage people to live their life to the full and  choose activities suitable to their needs both at home and in the community.

Feedback from our latest Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) inspection included:

“People have built positive relationships with care staff and speak warmly about the service they receive.”

“Care staff understand the needs of the people they care for and have the skills required to meet peoples needs.”

“People live in a safe environment which is well maintained and hazard free.”

“We saw care staff engaging well with people speaking kindly and laughing together.”

 

 

Oaklands is a residential service for 3 adults (18 plus) in Barry. The service supports people with Multiple and profound learning disabilities and Epilepsy.

The service comprises of a 3 bedroom bungalow including a residents bathroom; lounge/dining area; kitchen; office; laundry room and training room. The service has a lovely wheelchair accessible garden and includes parking for up to 6 vehicles. This is a great location for local day services and just a 5 minute drive to many facilities in Barry and 20 minutes into Cardiff

Our latest Care Inspectorate Wales report said:

“People appear happy, content and well cared for. Care staff have a good understanding of people’s needs and provide care with kindness and compassion.”

“Care documentation is thorough and robust and personal plans of care contain detailed information about people’s needs and how they are best met. These documents are important as they guide staff on how to care for people correctly. There is further information on specific conditions available for staff and risk assessments in place where necessary.”

On the day of inspection, there was an external professional visiting a person living at the service. The visiting professional told us, “This is a good home with a really good staff team.”

Ashgrove is a residential service for 3 adults (18 plus) in Barry.

The service supports people with Multiple and profound learning disabilities; Autism; Epilepsy; Tuberous Sclerosis and Quadriplegia.

The service comprises of a 3 bedroom bungalow including a residents bathroom; lounge/dining area; kitchen; office; laundry room and training room. The service has a lovely wheelchair accessible garden and includes parking for up to 6 vehicles

This is a great location for local day services and just a 5 minute drive to many facilities in Barry and 20 minutes into Cardiff.

Our latest Care Inspectorate Wales reports said:

“People living at Ashgrove appear happy, content and well cared for. Care staff have built positive relationships with the people they care for and provide care with kindness and patience. Care staff are happy working at the service and feel well supported and valued.”

“People are cared for in a pleasant environment that is clean, safe, and suitable to meet their needs.”

“People are treated with dignity and respect. Care staff attend training that equips them with the skills to undertake their roles correctly. Care staff have good working relationships with the people they care for and are able to anticipate the needs of people who cannot do this themselves.”

The Ivy is located in the town of Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan.

The home is a 4 bed ground floor bungalow, it is a new build which is fully furnished with a homely décor and fully accessible for wheelchair users. There is shared wet room, and 2 bedrooms have en-suite. There is a communal lounge/dining area. The home has a large area out the back of the property that I plan to develop into a sensory sitting area this year.

The town is surrounded by beautiful coastline and countryside. The town has a shopping centre, supermarkets, library, Churches, Mosques, Leisure Centre, Restaurants, Country Parks and a Fairground.

We aim to provide a high quality care and support for adults with LD/PD and complex needs, promoting independence, choice and a great quality of life. Staff have specialist training to support people with a range of needs including those with complex needs i.e., PEG, epilepsy/rescue medication.

We ensure that the home is suitably adapted to the people that live there, and that we look at the group living aspect in that all residents are suitable to live together and get along.

Due to the vulnerability of our current residents, we do not provide placements for individuals with challenging behaviour.

We have a core staff team who have been working in the home since open. Staff supported with all of the residents’ transitions and feedback has been brilliant from families – staff have had many compliments. Staff have very good understanding of the residents needs and they are enthusiastic about making a difference.

Staff have supported one resident, who is a wheelchair user, to run the race for life in her late mother’s memory. Another resident wanted to develop his IT and maths skills so staff supported him to attend maths and computer classes independently. We have supported another young lady to go swimming after many years of not being able to go.

The Willows is located in the town of Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan, including a respite service.

The home is a 3 bed ground floor bungalow, fully accessible for wheelchair users. There is shared wet room and communal lounge/dining area. The home has recently been redecorated throughout and made very homely. The home has a large back garden which has a wheelchair accessible ramp. The garden has greenhouse where service users have grown vegetables and fruits. The garden has plenty of room, in warmer months we use it for BBQs, games, pool, sensory activities etc.

The town is surrounded by beautiful coastline and countryside. The town has a shopping centre, supermarkets, library, Churches, Mosques, Leisure Centre, Restaurants, Country Parks and a Fairground.

We aim to provide a high quality care and support for adults with LD/PD and complex needs, promoting independence, choice and a great quality of life. We ensure that the home is suitably adapted every person that stays here, ensuring suitable equipment per individual needs and adequate staffing. Staff have specialist training to support people with a range of needs including complex needs i.e., PEG, epilepsy/rescue medication. Due to the vulnerability of the people who stay here, we do not provide respite for individuals with challenging behaviour.

We aim to go the extra mile to support service users and their families with respite, accommodating specific dates/emergencies where we can, working with agencies to provide positive outcomes for people needing respite, supporting with transport/CST and health appointments at families/social worker’s request whilst individual is staying with us, providing extra staffing for activities when required, or adjusting staffing hours to provide evening and weekend activities. We ensure each service user has person centred care and support in line with their choices/interests. We want to ensure the experience is as enjoyable and relaxed for service user, and family/carers, whilst using respite at The Willows.

Service users may also join residents from our other homes for day trips/activities where we feel that they have similar interests, to make new friends.

Sycamore House is a four bed residential service for adults (18 plus)with learning disabilities and physical disabilities.

Sycamore House is a 4 bedded, wheelchair accessible bungalow with enclosed gardens based in the seaside town of Barry close to local beaches, parks and also a short commute away from the Welsh capital Cardiff.

All residents are 1:1 care, supported by trained support workers with a passion for care.

Residents are encouraged to access community services such as Touch Therapy, Beats music groups, Intersensory clubs- cycling, sailing and sensory room, games day.

A homely, family atmosphere is encouraged with all residents bedrooms personalised to their choice. Sensory items and equipment are purchased as required to meet resident needs. Residents are encouraged to have their own disability car to access any appointments and activities.

Some feedback from our most recent Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) report includes:

“Staff have a good understanding of the needs of the people living in the service and provide care with kindness.”

“People are cared for in a warm, clean and comfortable environment and have their own rooms which are personalised to the person occupying them.”

“Care staff are happy at the service and feel well supported and valued.”

“Care documentation is person centred and personal plans are developed around individual needs.”

 

 

 

The Hollies is a residential services support 7 people (aged 18 plus) with severe learning disabilities, cerebral palsy,  acquired brain injury, dual sensory, mental health needs and physical disabilities

The Hollies comprises of an extended bungalow in the heart of Barry Town which is surrounded by beautiful coastlines and countryside. The Hollies is in close vicinity to shops, supermarkets, restaurants, pubs, parks and churches, along with having rail and bus links to Cardiff and other places of interest.

The Accommodation comprises of 2 lounge/dining area’s with cable television, 1 of which overlooks the rear garden where residents can peruse at their leisure, a kitchen, communal bathroom, utility room, 2 toilets, 7 bedroom’s, 4 of which are en-suite, an office where we have an open door policy and where paperwork is stored securely. We also have a rear car park and front carport.

Here at the Hollies we endeavour to provide a home from home ambience where the residents can feel safe, secure, happy and relaxed in a friendly environment where everyone’s needs are met and person centred to each individual.

We encourage all our residents to engage in meaningful activities ie: games, socialising, family visits, meals out, parties, visits to cinema, swimming, bowling, karaoke, walking, shopping, hiring beach huts and the beach wheelchairs in the summer, bbq’s, picnics, visiting pubs etc along with holiday of their choice with one to one care and support.

We also assist in applying for mobility car’s should they wish, or travel passes to help in gaining independence when attending hospital appointments or going out into the community.

Some feedback form our latest Care Inspectorate Wales inspection in May 2024:

“The staff are really happy – a good retention when staff are happy”.
“The home is easy going.”
“Staff really engage positively.”
“Good practices, always coming back to the person.”
“Lovely inspection as always.”