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Future Life Homes
Disability doesn't mean disadvantage...
Residential Homes for people with Learning Disabilities
Welcome to Future Life
As
one of Kent’s independent specialist care providers for service
users with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour we have specifically
designed our web site to help you find out more about the services we
provide and explain about our aims and objectives. We currently own and
operate care homes in the south east. We trust that you will find our
site informative as we recognise that for the most difficult decision
you will make… it’s all about choice.
Visit our homes section to learn more about our
residences. If you require more detailed information please contact
us.
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About
us
At Future Life we provide support, care and create real choices for our service users. We wrap them in a warm friendly environment which allows them to lead fulfilled lives.
The environment is created by our staff who we encourage to achieve the highest standards they can. We support this with a well designed training programme that meets the needs of our service users. We already meet the qualification requirement set out by CSCI that 50% of care staff should be at a minimum of NVQ Level 2. Currently we have in excess of 80% of staff that have reached this level with the remaining 20% already in training to achieve this mark.
Each
day we ask ourselves: Can I make a difference today, can I provide care
and support at the level that exceeds our aim! When we finish we ask
ourselves: Did I make a difference today? Each day we try to push the
benchmark to a higher level to provide a better service for those who
are vulnerable and unable to cope without our support.
Established 1995.
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Our Homes
Marlborough House
Situated in the heart of Folkestone, this
9 bedroomed Victorian property is ideally located within easy walking
distance of all major stores and local amenities and would suit more
able clients. Marlborough House is registered for 9 service users with
learning disabilities, male and female aged from 18 to 65. For those
who enjoy an energetic lifestyle and the open air, our well organised
activities programme is designed to suit all service users. The location
allows us access to an array of local amenities and enjoy local events.
Directions
Junction 12 or 13
off the M20. Join the Cheriton Road into Folkstone. Take the first turning
at the roundabout under the railway bridge. Continue on the Cheriton
Road turning left into Coolinge Road.
Northdown
Situated in the rural village of Molash, near
Canterbury, this large 14 bedroomed property extends over 8 acres and
is set in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty. Within the
grounds we have two independent living cottages that allow 2 of our
residents experience of independence in close proximity to the care
home. Whilst Molash is a small village consisting of a church, a post
office and a pub it is close to the cathedral city of Canterbury and
the market town of Ashford. Northdown House is registered for 14 service
users with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour, male and
female aged from 18 to 65. Northdown has the attraction of its very
own activities co-ordinator who provides a well organised programme
of activities and events to give maximum choice to our service users.
Directions
North - M2 Exit 6
West - M20 Exit 8
East via Canterbury
South via Ashford
North - M2 exit 6. Take A251 south
to Challock Lees, turn left at roundabout, take A252 for 2 miles. Northdown
is on the left.
West - M20 exit 8 (Leeds Castle).
Take A20 east to Charing. Take A252 left (Canterbury) to Challock Lees.
Cross roundabout and continue for 2 miles. Northdown is on the left.
There is a railway station in the next village of Chilham and we can
arrange to collect visitors.
Rectory House
Located in Harrietsham, just outside of Maidstone,
this large early Victorian residence nestles in 9 acres of grounds.
The gardens comprise of grassed areas for rest and relaxation, wild
areas for exploration and plenty of space for active games of sport.
There is also an area for barbecues. Rectory House is registered for
14 service users with learning disabilities, male and female aged from
18 to 65. The location, close to all main service routes, allows our
service users to travel around the county of Kent. Being ideally located
Rectory House offers an array of activities, education and employment
experience with our main sponsors being Kentucky Fried Chicken and Spadework.
Directions
Follow the A20 from
Junction 8 towards Leeds Castle. Continue through to Harrietsham and
take East Street on your right. Rectory House is on the left.
Access is easy with Junction 8 of the M20 on 1.5 miles and a railway
station in the village.
Church House
Located in
Harrietsham, just outside of Maidstone, within the same grounds as Rectory House set in 9 acres. Church House is our latest home, offering 8 single en suite bed rooms with 3 fully equipped for disabled people, this home is our first transitional unit and specialises in teaching independent living skills.
Directions
Follow the A20 from
Junction 8 towards Leeds Castle. Continue through to Harrietsham and
take East Street on your right. Rectory House is on the left.
Access is easy with Junction 8 of the M20 on 1.5 miles and a railway
station in the village.
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Our
aims
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Assessment of Service user |
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Individual Care Plan Reviewing process |
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Risk Assessment |
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Quality Assurance |
Once the above assessment has taken place we strive to deliver quality care through O’Brien’s 5 valued Experiences:
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Choice |
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Respect |
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Sharing Places |
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Growing in Relationships |
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Developing Abilities |
We aim to achieve our goal by providing a service that practices quality assurance in order to achieve self regulation. By 2007 our aim is to train and educate our staff to a minimum NVQ Level 3 in care or above. Currently 80% of staff are qualified at NVQ 2 or above with the remaining staff being qualified at NVQ 2.
Future Life aims to be a leader in our specific field and set a standard of care that others aspire to and this is to be achieved by 2010. Our belief is that each individual Service User alongside our staff members will play an important role in the structure and future development of the company.
Future
Life works in partnership with CSCI to maintain compliance with the Commission
of Social Care Inspector Regulations.
Quality Care Assurance questionnaire responses:
“We are completely satisfied with our son’s present situation
and cannot think that it could be bettered”
“It is a great relief to know how well cared for and happy Mark is. This is due to the expert help he has received from Alison Williams and the Lambs’. Mark has never been happier since he left home at 21.”
The staff understand and know my son and I am proud of what he has achieved under their direction, especially the way Alison manages and takes care of my son, my mind is always at rest concerning his well being.”
“I
am happy here and like the staff support” (Ronnie - a resident)
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Gallery
Rectory House has been completely refurbished recently and please click here to see some pictures of the new decor in the lounge, hallway, dining room, the bathrooms and one of the bedrooms.
Northdown has also been recently refurbished and please click here to see some pictures of the hallway, lounge and some of the residents enjoying their new surroundings.
Marlborough House pics to follow soon.
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Vacancies
Resident Vacancies
Rectory
House
No vacancies at present.
Manager Alison Williams –
01622 851114
Church
House
No vacancies at present.
Manager Sandra Mercer – 01622 858970
Northdown
2 vacancies male or female. Learning Disability
with Challenging Behaviour aged 18-65.
Manager Jaison Musindo –
01233 740882
Marlborough House
1 vacancy at present.
Manager James Hall –
01303 259160
If
you require any additional information regarding these vacancies, please
contact the Manager in the first instance, or Martin King at our Head
office on 01474 872419 who will assist you.
Staff Vacancies
Rectory House - Care Support Worker.
Northdown - 1 female Care Support Worker.
Marlborough
House - Currently no vacancies.
For all enquiries regarding employment with
Future Life, please make your initial contact via our Head Office on 01474 872419, where your call will be logged and your details handed to the
appropriate Manager. Future Life also operates a register for all those
who wish to put their details on a waiting list if the home closest to
you does not have a vacancy at the time of your call. If this relates
to you please call our Head Office on 01474 872419 and talk to either
Martin King or Zena Marshall.
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My shout
Coming soon....Our first profile will be launched soon.
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Have your say
Here you can leave your comments whether you are one of the people living in our homes, a member of staff, the public or anyone at all for that matter!
If you would like to send us a message please fill out the form.If you need help with this form please ask someone to help you.
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Contact us
For further
information or enquiries please contact us below:
Future Life Limited
Suite 7, South Ash Manor
South Ash Road, Ash,
Kent TN15 7EN
Administration Office: 01474 872419
Fax: 01474 872063
Email: info@futurelifehomes.com
If you have an enquiry please go to the on-line fill in form. Click
here
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