Residential Care

Step-A-Side Care provides more then residential accommodation for adults (18+) with learning disabilities, challenging behaviours and autistic spectrum disorders – we provide a true home, in every sense of the word. By picking properties that are conducive to creating a family feel, our facilities give our residents the stability they need to meet the challenge of disadvantage with increased confidence.

But a comfortable, welcoming home is just the start of creating an environment that seeks to encourage residents to grow and develop. Our established and experienced staff team provides the consistency that's vital for any resident to develop relationships based on trust, reliance and respect.

All Step-A-Side Care homes create clear boundaries of acceptable behaviour which are easy for residents to understand. Values are enforced through non-punitive systems that inspire our residents to consider others in all their actions. Residents can earn privileges through good behaviour, but if they slip up, their normal programme of activities is not affected; so we can build bridges without putting vital self esteem at risk.

In short, Step-A-Side places emphasis on:

• The provision of a full timetable of meaningful activities based on the resident's interests as well as perceived needs.
• The development of a success orientated reward system based on feedback, praise and encouragement.
• A series of 'House Rules' developed with the client group providing a basic structure for life in the home.

CQC Registered to accommodate three young adults (between 16 and 25 years of age) with emotional behavioural difficulties, learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorders. Each Service User has a single occupancy, large-sized bedroom furnished to a high standard. They are actively encouraged to choose their own decoration and to personalise the rooms individually.

'Chapel View is a traditional style cottage located on the outskirts of Cinderford – a small town in the heart of the picturesque Forest of Dean. It's situation makes it ideal for encouraging Service Users to learn the independent living skills needed to be a part of a community, without 'throwing them in at the deep end'.

The house benefits from local shops and other amenities within walking distance coupled with beautiful countryside (and all the activities it offers) just a short drive away. This allows us to create the perfect balance of freedom and opportunity to advance their life-skills and confidence.

The property itself benefits from a very modern and high quality décor with up-to-date facilities such as Sky TV, broadband access and games consoles.

Overall, 'Chapel View' and the local environment provide a stable, safe, homely environment for young people, which has proved highly successful in aiding the development of its Service Users.

'Market Place' offers two service users the opportunity to develop their independence skills while continuing to have full time residential support. The home comprises of two town centre flats that have been adapted to provide high quality spacious but homely accommodation for young adults who experience emotional difficulties, present challenging behaviour, have a learning difficulty or have an autistic spectrum disorder.

But staying at 'Market Place is more than bricks and mortar. Each placement is given a tailored careplan promoting as much independence as possible, while providing adequate support for the resident to test their personal boundaries and abilities.

'Market Place' has a central location in the historic town of Coleford, in the beautiful Forest of Dean. Coleford is the centre of a flourishing rural community with a range of local amenities within easy walking distance, including: supermarkets, library, cinema, hairdressers and coffee shops.

The Forest of Dean offers many outdoor activities such as horse riding, cycling, fishing and miles and miles of forest walks. Excellent public transport provides independent access to the wider area including, Cinderford, Ross-on-Wye, Lydney, Gloucester and Cheltenham.

With many years of care experience and an established, committed staff team, Step-A-Side Care is perfectly placed to deliver the important bridging step between childhood and maximizing adult independence.