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Our Homes – Options Roxby House

Options Roxby House

A well-established, specialist residential service for people aged 16+, located in rural settings close to Scunthorpe. Options Roxby House creates pathways that guide young people through their journey towards increased independence.

Our four on-site residential areas have been designed specifically to cater for people with a wide variety of needs and to provide a high standard of accommodation.

  • 16+ years old
  • Male and female
  • Respite, 52 week residential, day services and outreach
  • On site facilities include: small petting farm, sports hall, various vocational rooms such as music and woodwork, a sensory room, a hydrotherapy suite and an onsite café, which is run in conjunction with the people that we support
  • In-house multidisciplinary Clinical Team
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Staff were all a good example of how the (CQC Inspector) would like her son’s to be supported and in her opinion, (Roxby) had passed the ‘mum’s test.

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CQC Inspector Feedback 2019- Options Roxby House

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Support for people was outstanding and enabled them maximum choice and control of their lives

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CQC Report 2018- Options Roxby House

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Staff were compassionate and kind and went ‘above and beyond’ to ensure people received positive outcomesWe feel very lucky with the facilities available within the service…the clinical service is a great benefit and the clinical team are always available and keen to support us in any way they can which is very much appreciated.

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CQC Report 2018- Options Roxby House

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Many activities take place in the community, with the aim to include people supported in the wider community and develop their social skills

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Autism Accreditation Report

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Our daughter is very happy at Roxby House and I am very pleased with the way she has grown up while being there. I would like to thank you all the staff for everything they do for our daughter. You are all doing wonderful work.

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Parents

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We continue to be very happy that Roxby House is a really good placement for our son, where he is understood and his needs are met. Thank you to all staff for their hard work.

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Parents

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As always you have a very good understanding of our son, is always maintained. Staff are very friendly and always polite. Our son has been there for a number of years now and I’ve always said that management, staff and environment are first class.
Communication is excellent, and we have always been encouraged to phone anytime we like. We receive a regular weekly update by e-mail.

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Parents

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Slowly and surely, bit by bit, the team began to put Sean together again. They didn’t look at what was wrong with Sean but at what they could do differently so his moments of anxiety were reduced.”

“Supported by a consistent team with skilled workers, Sean was able to begin doing the things he loved and which keep him healthy, animated and an integral member of society. His life is now full and varied; his physical, emotional and mental health needs are well met. But more than that, to the team he is a person, not a syndrome. I feel that he is loved, nurtured and respected by the Lawson team.

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Sean’s Mother

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Throughout Steven’s time living at Lawson house he developed some very clear self-regulating strategies which helped him cope with the day to day life that challenged Steven’s autism.

Steven had witnessed a peer move on to a more independent facility and from that time he said that was what he would like for himself, and when he heard about Options Autism Applegate at Barton he spoke strongly about the opportunity of moving and having his own flat.

The transition was supported by the key worker and other key staff, the dates and transition plan were written on a diary journal so Steven had a visual plan of the arrangements and what he would be doing each day up to and including the move day.

Steven went out shopping for items for his new flat; he bought bedding, pictures and matching curtains for the bedroom[…] Steven handled the transition remarkably and invited his key worker and Lawson team leader to help him move the final things and to help him settle into his new flat.”

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House Manager at Lawson House

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When growing up I was experiencing trauma of all sorts because I was never actually sure of what was actually going on around me or was never told. I had a lot of worries about life; I still kind of do at times.

In the outside world as I like to call it, I feel frightened and vulnerable in society. I always thought of myself as being the odd one out and have experienced much difficulty in being able to cope with anxiety.

Being at Options Roxby House gave me hope and gave me the best opportunity of being able to create a film that was fantastic, I loved every minute of it.

I won an award for the film I made. At Options Autism I got to know a lot of fantastic people who believed in me and pushed me to better myself and gave me the support and advice that made me stronger and more aware.

I eventually came out of my shell and achieved lots.

I had lots of laughs but also had some very difficult times. I knew Options Roxby House was just a transition and the plan was for me to move to college which I eventually did.

Options Roxby House supported me with the transition to my new placement in Newcastle.

I’m now attending college full time in my new placement and the subjects I’m currently studying are maths, ICT, photography, drama, dance, art & design and brick laying as a night course.

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Former Options Roxby House resident

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I would also like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation of the work undertaken by the staff team in preparing Stephen for the move to supported living and their part in the transitions process

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Social Worker

Care 

People living at Options Roxby House have an active role in developing their individualised programmes of care and personal development, ensuring that their needs are met 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and that their individual choices are respected.

Supported by a large team of professionals and care staff, there is access to a wide range of professional and clinical support when required.

Accommodation

The 4 residential areas have been designed specifically to cater for people with a wide variety of needs and to provide a high standard of accommodation.

  • Lawson House offers 7 self-contained flats.
  • Saffron House offers 2 self-contained flats and one 4 bedded house.
  • Rigby House offers 5 self-contained flats one 2 bedded flat and one 1-person apartments which can be linked to become shared flat depending on individual progress.
  • Rawton House offers two 4 bedded houses.

Learning

Every person at Options Roxby House is carefully assessed by a dedicated life skills team to ensure that all personal development programmes are person-centred and individually tailored to their abilities and needs.

These programmes ensure that measurable progress is made in the areas of life, social and communication skills development, self-perception and awareness, and increasing independence.

At Options Roxby House we help people on the autistic spectrum to make sense of the world they live in by using a variety of tools which alleviate frustration and anxiety, and promote learning. These include:

  • Learning environments that are predictable, structured and calm
  • A focus on low arousal scenarios designed to encourage concentration and effective communication
  • Extensive facilities which promote increased flexibility of thought and self-awareness
  • Regular and positive reinforcement to enhance confidence and emotional well being
  • Supported integration into community life which often leads to real work opportunities

People are supported to study for Unit Award Schemes from the Assessment and Qualifications Alliance, whilst learning the life skills necessary to fulfil their potential for independence.

Following the Options Autism journey of care, Options Roxby House supports guiding people through their journey towards increased independence. Each stage is planned for well in advance to ensure that transition from one service to another is completely smooth, and takes place at the most appropriate time.

Where and when appropriate, we work closely with the people living at Options Roxby House, their parents and guardians and relevant agencies to determine the most appropriate next step, be it to an Options Autism Transition to Supported Living service or supported housing service or external placement.

Facilities

Options Roxby House provides a wide range of on-site facilities, providing people with the opportunity to develop their interests and skills in different environments. These include:

  • Extensive gardens including a wooded area with challenge track and adventure playground
  • Café with fully equipped catering kitchen
  • Sports hall and gym
  • Small animals farm and horticulture area
  • Art, pottery and woodwork studios
  • IT equipment including computers and internet connection
  • Multi-media room and recording studio
  • Beauty therapy salon
  • Library
  • Multi-sensory room
  • Hydro-therapy facilities
  • Inclusive club a group that organise activities on a weekly basis for the young people to enjoy.  These can include pantomimes, Disney on ice, theme parks, picnics, pizza making, disco’s, treasure hunts, themed parties, beach days, cinema trips, adventure parks and many more.

Inclusive Summer Festival

Sunday 12th August at Options Roxby House, the annual Inclusive Festival took place and everyone joined in for some entertainment, activities and all round fun!

There was circus entertainment and a workshop by Earth Bound Misfits, solo singer Rob Bishop  covered some well-known hits, Gem Gem’s Children’s Entertainer came along to provide some fun, there was a bouncy castle and inflatables, face painting, a cake stall, arts and crafts, a tombola, games, a raffle and even an appearance from Scunny the Bunny, Scunthorpe’s United Football Mascot.

Options Autism Ambassador, Anna Kennedy OBE, came along to the event to present a talk on her journey as a parent of children with autism, how she set up schools for young people on the autism spectrum and all about her inspirational charity Anna Kennedy Online, which aims to support individuals with autism and raise awareness around the world.

In total, £1,500 was raised- well done all!

Our Team

Lesley Fisher

Registered Manager

Lesley has worked for Options Autism Adult services in the North for 14 years, 12 of them as the Registered Manger. At 18 she went into nursing and for many years worked in both the hospital setting and then in nursing homes supporting people with learning disabilities. Following this she joined the team at Options Roxby House, which was a new residential home. Over the years Lesley has seen the services grow and support many service users with ASC and complex needs progress into wonderful individual adults.  Lesley also most recently took over our new Options Outreach service which is supporting individuals in the community.

Get In Touch

Address Options Roxby House, Nr Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire

Telephone 01724 733777

Email info@optionsautism.co.uk

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