About Us

Irrespective of their race, religion, gender & social disadvantages, we believe all young people have the right to develop their personal, social and educational potential to its fullest so they too can contribute positively in their communities.

OUR VALUES

Our values and principles help us on our journey to sustainable development. By working according to our defined core values and business principles, we can meet the needs of our organisation and clients today, thus protecting, sustaining and enhancing housing opportunities for the youth.

TEAM WORK

Providing affordable high quality provision is at the essence of our ethos, this we feel makes us unique. Our overriding loyalty is to the good and success of the whole organisation. We learn from each other and share our skills and resources across organisational boundaries for our clients’ benefit.

COLLECTIVE PRINCIPLES

ALL YOUNG PEOPLE WILL RECEIVE SUPPORT WITH

Hygiene routines
Maintaining a clean and safe living environment
Food preparation and healthy eating
Food and grocery shopping and budgeting
Joining and attending leisure and health activities
Accessing and registering with health services
Healthy relationships and safe sexual health
Education, training or employment
Family contact
Taking care of their emotional and mental health
Religious and cultural needs/preferences
Reducing substance and alcohol abuse
Safety and self-harm reduction
Appropriate conduct and behaviours/ reduction of offending behaviour
Managing emergencies
Socialising and community integration
Attending appointments
Independence skills development
Bill payments, banking, savings and money management
Obtaining independent accommodation and accessing a tenancy
Joining the housing register and support with bidding for council properties
Self-esteem and confidence in order to reach their full potential

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

TAYLIS HOUSE AIMS TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE, HIGH QUALITY, SAFE AND EFFICIENTLY MANAGED PLACEMENT SERVICE TO SUPPORT VULNERABLE YOUNG PEOPLE WHO NEED A PLACE TO CALL THEIR HOME.

Provide a house which young people will be proud to call home
Encourage young people to take a proactive approach to all aspects of their care.
Pursue an active interest in the progress of young people within our care with emphasis on positive encouragement and providing them with opportunities to succeed.
Strive to develop and maintain good family links in the interest of the young person’s overall development (unless there are safeguarding or other legal reasons not to)
Provide a high-quality housing provision which, caters for each young person’s individual needs and the requirements of the local authority
Assist young people to develop their own individualised support plan in full consultation with family, friends and care professionals
Always promote the independence of young people and encourage them to care for themselves by offering a high level of emotional support and practical help in health, educational/employment issues, cooking, budgeting and household tasks
Provide financial education to support each young person’s budgeting skills and financial awareness.