Philosophy of Care

Safe Harbour Care Centre aims to provide its Service Users with individualised holistic care. Care that is delivered within a secure, relaxed, homely and conductive environment; in which their physical and psychological care, well being and comfort are of prime importance to both staff and management. All care staff will strive to preserve and maintain the dignity, individuality and privacy of all service users within a warm and caring atmosphere, and in so doing will be sensitive to the Service Users ever-changing needs. Such needs may be medical/therapeutic ( for physical and mental welfare), cultural, psychological, spiritual, emotional and social, and service users are encouraged to participate in the development of their individualised Care Plans in which the involvement of family and friends may be appropriate and is greatly valued.

All staff will attempt to widen residents' scope of choice in all respects, ensuring they are in possession of all necessary information to arrive at a decision independently, hence preserving individuality.

The home advocates togetherness and tolerance towards others. Instilling a sense of belonging and where possible encourage them to participate in their own decision-making.

These principals will be achieved through programmes of activities designed to encourage mental alertness, self-esteem, social interaction with other Service Users and with recognition of the following core values of care which are fundamental to the philosophy of our Home:

CORE VALUES OF CARE:

PRIVACY	DIGNITY	RIGHTS
INDEPENDENCE	CHOICE	FULFILLMENT

• PRIVACY: The right of a Service User to be left alone and undisturbed whenever they wish.

• DIGNITY: The understanding of a Service Users needs and treating them with respect.

• INDEPENDENCE: Allowing a Service User to take calculated risks, to make their own decisions and think and act for themselves.

• CHOICE: Giving a Service User the opportunity to select for themselves from a range of alternative options.

• RIGHTS: Keeping all basic human rights available to the Service Users.

• FULFILLMENT: Enabling the Service User to realise their own aims and helping them to achieve these goals in all aspects of daily living.

All Care Staff within the Home will be appropriately qualified to deliver the highest standards of care. A continuous staff-training programme is implemented to ensure that these high standards are maintained in line with the latest developments in Care Practices as may be laid down in appropriate Legislation, Regulations and the Commission for Social Care Inspection.