Robinson House.
A registered children's home in a quiet residential street in Rainham, for children and young people with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorders. Both short-term respite and long-term care.
A family setting, in every sense.
At Robinson House we believe in a holistic approach to providing care: a family approach in a family setting, developing young people's identity, awareness, self-confidence and skills. We provide a nurturing environment, security and emotional stability to young people with autism, emotional disorders, learning difficulties, mild physical disabilities and complex needs.
We remain sensitive to each young person's religion, cultural identity, disability, language and sexual orientation, and ensure every young person is respected as an individual. Through positive behaviour management and a person-centred approach, we assist young people to develop and flourish.
The house
Five bedrooms with weighted blankets and mood lighting, a sensory room with a large ball pool, a sensory board and slide show projector, and a good-sized garden with a large trampoline. We keep a large selection of games and sensory toys, and we operate the PECS communication system.
Activities & leisure
Our activities programme reflects individual needs as well as the developmental age of the children in occupancy: swimming, theme parks, zoos, the beach, shopping, horse riding, meals out and the cinema, with risk assessments undertaken as appropriate. At home there are computers, board games, arts and crafts, and the garden.
The home celebrates birthdays, Christmas, Diwali and other religious festivals and cultural events, encouraging the children and young people to learn about cultural and religious differences.
Respite & long-term care
A short stay gives the young person and their family or carers respite, and time to step back from their normal responsibilities or situation. Where longer-term care is required, Robinson House provides the 24-hour specialist care and support that is needed.
Working with everyone around the child
The home works very closely with parents and everyone associated with the care of the children: social workers, psychiatrists, special needs schools, support groups and health care professionals. This multi-disciplinary approach ensures each child's needs are fully assessed and arrangements are put in place to meet them.
Referrals start with the registered manager.
For all referral information, contact the Registered Manager, Carly Keys, by telephone, or email referrals@real-care.co.uk. Full address and placement documentation are shared with placing authorities during referral.