The maintenance and décor of the home is an ongoing project, which the young people are encouraged to have some input into. We believe in involving all of the young people with any project that is to be completed within the home. The rationale behind this is to give a sense of belonging and commitment to the home.

We recognize the importance of the need for both companionship and privacy. We have one large communal lounge, conservatory which is aesthetically pleasing and comfortable and equipped with TV and games consoles.  The home has a dining area where the young people can benefit from the family experiences that are had when eating a meal. The home has a fully fitted kitchen, with all the modern appliances. Upstairs there are four spacious bedrooms and a family bathroom;  One of these is used for staff office/ sleep room and has an ensuite. Outside there is a large garage which can be converted into a games room or used for storage.   

Each of the young person’s bedrooms is warm and bright. We encourage all those who come and live with us to bring their own personal possessions to help make their bedroom feel their own and we encourage this through personalisation upon arrival where each young person are given a room budget, this is to promote the young people taking ownership of their surroundings.  We provide a TV in each bedroom. 

Outside there is a garden and parking area for vehicles.  At the rear of the property is a further garden which includes garden furniture.

Riley House Statement

Our Mission at “Riley House” is to offer young people in crisis a family environment where they can settle, relax and bring some stability to their lives. An environment where they will receive understanding, encouragement and support from adults who care and are trained to work in a professional and non-judgmental way. Our staff will work hard to lead the young people towards reaching their full potential and prepare them for the responsibilities of future citizenship.

We aim to offer each young person placed at “Riley House” a safe, stable, caring and nurturing environment that will bring some stability to his or her life. Where each young person is able to develop, equipping them with the skills to make responsible choices and cope well as individual as they step into adulthood.  We aim to treat each young person as an individual with a variety of individual needs that are addressed in a positive and progressive manner as part of a clearly defined care plan.

We believe that each young person is an individual and is entitled to respect, courtesy and full recognition of their rights. We operate a caring, nurturing home with clearly defined expectations and boundaries that is responsive to the young person’s immediate needs and where they can be tolerated when feeling anti-social, yet treated consistently and firmly and where attitudes on the whole seem to be fair. We aim to work with young people at a realistic pace and in an age appropriate manner, which encourages personal growth and emotional development enabling them to accept and manage feelings, both positive and negative, and respond appropriately promoting a high level of self-esteem.

We believe that the welfare of the young people in our care is our number one priority. Young People who come to stay will be placed in an environment that offers them safety, security and care where all members of the staff team working with them have the skills and abilities to help and support them with the range of difficult behaviours they present.

Each young person is recognised as unique with specific needs and beliefs that requires individual assessment and planning. They have the right to be consulted about the decisions being made about his/her future and where possible their feelings taken into consideration.

Each young person is valued and shown respect and courtesy from our staff team who will give them every encouragement and support in reaching their full potential.