37 Redgate Court – service profile
Sense “I statements”
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What we require from you
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To provide a warm supportive
homely environment that reflects
the core values, that is, the right to
privacy, dignity, respect, choice and
fulfilment; and meets the needs of
individuals with dual sensory
impairment.
To promote a sense of responsibility,
encouraging individuals to fully
develop their independence.
To provide valued activities, both
domestic and leisure, aimed at
promoting the long-term
development of the individual.
To provide guidance and support in
developing and encouraging the
ability of individuals to make
informed choices.
To promote an environment in which
we encourage and develop a total
communication approach in which
in which it is personalised to each
individual
To engage in training and support,
we require people to be able to
do training and e-learning).
To work with families, social workers
and other professionals to monitor
and review each deafblind person’s
progress.
To promote and support deafblind
people to access appropriate
health checks and meets individual
health care needs.
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‘I will listen to others’
‘I will understand and
respond’
‘I will respect others’
‘I will be honest and open’
‘I will participate and
contribute’
‘I will take informed risks’
‘I will find things to celebrate’
‘No decision about me
without me’
Service summary
The service provides accommodation for six
people with dual sensory impairment. Each
person has their own private room and
shares the use of communal areas.
The registered manager of 37 Redgate
Court is Barry Spicer . Barry has over 15 years
experience working at Sense with within a
residential and Educational setting
Barry is supported by a committed staff
team. The staff working at 37 Redgate Court
are given comprehensive training into this
specialist field of work.
Staff receive regular supervision to support
them in their role, together with an annual
performance appraisal.
Staffing is provided 24 hours a day and the
current staff ratio is 4:6 during the daytime
and at night 1 waking night staff and 1
sleep-in staff.
The house promotes a Total Communication
environment that encourages service users
to develop skills in both expressive and
receptive communication.