JANET BARLOW CARE HOMES - BRIDGE HOUSE

Care home services without nursing.

A care home is a place where personal care and accommodation are provided together. People may live in the service for short or long periods. For many people, it is their sole place of residence and so it becomes their home, although they do not legally own or rent it. Both the care that people receive and the premises are regulated. The service is run by Janet Barlow, with 25 years of experience, operationally supported by her son Andrew, a mental health professional (RMN). They are assisted by a small group of administration staff. The staff team consists of two highly trained Support Workers at each home who work on a rota basis. They are assisted by an Enhanced Support Worker who is able to supply additional 1:1 client support when this is required.

Services offered include assistance with all aspects of daily living, managing mental and physical health, medication, personal care, finances, social inclusion and activities. Our aim is to promote responsible risk taking whilst encouraging and supporting the client to live as independently as they choose and are able. We will always deliver this care with the person’s privacy and dignity in mind.

Our CQC registered homes are in close proximity to Barnsley town centre so provide easy access for service users to all local amenities. These standard residential houses provide a real home for those who are able to live within their local community but require daily support from trained staff members. Our family model approach, which focuses on the individual and their abilities not their diagnosis, encourages every person to attain their maximum independence.

The homes are usually staffed between the hours of 9am to 3pm but this can be amended as required to meet service user need. A 24 hour manager on call system means that residents, their family members and involved professionals can be assured that a trained professional is always available to attend to any situation.