What we do
Auton provides the ideal place for young people who have suffered significant trauma and who struggle to live in a family environment, enabling them to enjoy a period of stability whilst also developing, improving and maximising their life chances.
Our staff understand the emotional and behavioural difficulties of the young people in our care and we work with a team of professionals to implement and maintain therapeutic plans in order to help them overcome these difficulties.
- To provide a non-institutional therapeutic environment based on an atmosphere of approval and acceptance of the individual as a unique person with a background, personality and choices of their own.
- To create an atmosphere where young people can learn to value and develop personal relationships by providing situations and experiences that develop trust, self-esteem and mutual respect.
- To provide a child-centred environment to enable young people to receive positive role modelling and guidance, through continuity of reliable relationships and consistent nurturing care.
- To assess strengths and needs to identify an individual care plan to secure the best possible outcomes for the young person in line with current legislation.
- To provide a safe non-judgemental environment to encourage age-appropriate development and a positive future.
- A home environment, where children can feel safe, with protection and clear boundaries.
- Highly trained staff who will act as role models, being honest and open with the children and young people, helping them to replace negative behaviour with alternative methods of coping.
- We safeguard and promote the rights of the children and young people and ensure that they are involved in discussions and decisions relating to their lives.
We recognise that, whenever possible, children and young people need regular, constructive contact with family, friends and other people who play major roles in their lives. The arrangements and conditions of each child's contacts are incorporated into his or her placement plan and are reviewed at regular intervals.
We take a positive approach to health issues; ensuring that young people have a healthy and balanced diet, encouraging them to take part in regular leisure activities and providing advice on risks such as drug and solvent abuse, smoking and sexual health matters.
Consideration is always given to a young person's cultural background - an important factor in identifying their needs. Staff actively support visits to local places of worship, developing cultural links within the community and enhancing understanding of cultural diversity.
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