Situated within a town in North Ayrshire, Waterside has two living arrangements available consisting of five bedrooms in the main house and a single service on the premises for children and young people aged 8-18 years. The service has a range of communal areas and benefits from a large garden, with stables and a chicken coop. Waterside continues the farm living approach that has been so successful in meeting the needs of the young people at our Woodend Farm children’s home, whilst also placing a particular emphasis on engaging with trauma of failed attachment.
Important announcement:
Our name has now changed from Aspire Scotland Limited to Aspris Scotland Limited on the Scotland Excel Children’s Residential Care and Education Services Flexible Framework Agreement.
Supporting the needs of the young people
Young people suffering from failed attachment will find sanctuary and healing within this warm and impressively furnished setting. The therapies available at Waterside also offer an engaging learning and living environment for children and young people diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other mental health needs.
Individuals experiencing issues of anxiety and trauma, as well as resulting social and emotional behaviours, may benefit from the independent living setting available, which also allows for structured peer engagement on the grounds. The family environment, routines and strategies are in line with what works best for individual young people. The staff ratios also reflect the needs of the young people, offering 1:1 and 2:1 support, and a 24-hour waking service.