Enabling individuals to lead a valued life within the community

The Star Care Lodge Recovery Model

Our recovery programme starts with an initial assessment period of between three to six weeks depending upon the severity and complexity of the client's needs.

Before the end of the assessment period, a placement review meeting is held, involving the service user, their family and other professionals involved, to discuss the outcomes of the assessments, goals identified and recommendations for further recovery or discharge.

Each service user has a daily programme, tailored to meet their needs, which includes a combination of group and individual therapy.

The Star Care Lodge Philosophy of Care

Star Care Lodge recognises that each individual is unique and has potential for thriving, if nurtured in a secured, safe and value added environment. Our philosophy of care is therefore based on this statement:

“A person-centred care approach with an enpowering relationship that fosters recovery and secured attachment, thus promoting independence/autonomy by offering choices, continuity of care and working collaboratively with our service user, their family, friends and other professionals involved in their care, in an exciting and safe environment.”

Our Core Values

Competence

We ensure that all service users are encouraged to define and realise their own goals and aspirations by supporting them with work and learning opportunities.

Community Presence

We encourage service users to access resources and ensure that they are given the opportunity to become involved in activities which are part of the local community.

Respect

We ensure that our residents are treated with the utmost respect and consideration, at all times.

Person-centred approach

When we assess your needs, we put you at the centre of the process, ensuring your views and wishes are reflected in your care plan.

Choice

In all aspects of life in our Home, we endeavour to give our service users a wide range of options from which they are free to choose.

Equality and diversity

We celebrate and respect individuality, different cultures and beliefs and seek to treat everyone fairly.

Star Care Lodge Staff

Training

Star Care Lodge is supported by trained and experienced Care Support Workers, backed up where appropriate by our flexible staff team. At least two staff are on duty throughout the day and one member of staff each night, with sleep-in staff available should the need arise. Staffing levels are continually monitored and adapted to ensure that service user needs are met. The aim of all staff is to assist each service user to lead as independent a life as possible.

The home is run by an experienced manager, a team of qualified registered mental health nurses and care support workers. All our staff are regularly assessed, encouraging them to continue with their professional development through regular in-house training, as well as the use of external training providers, to ensure that their skills and working practices are up to date.

We also offer the following specialist training to our staff

Understanding self harm
Challenging behaviour
Mental health issues and legislations
Working with adult survivors of sexual abuse
Dual diagnosis
De-escalation

Stress management
Deprivation of liberty (D.O.L.S)
Mental Capacity Act
Understanding of Good Care Guide
Basic knowledge of the Care Programme Approach (CPA)
Listening skills

Join the Team

At Star Care Lodge, what sets us apart from other homes is the quality of the care staff we choose and the thorough training and support we provide.

If you share our passion for excellence and helping others, then you could become a carer at Star Care Lodge. We are always open to hearing from talented and passionate individuals to join our team.