Westacres is a new purpose built community residential care home on the outskirts of the of town Basildon, Essex within walking distance of the town centre. We specialise in supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and complex behavioural needs.
Our purpose is to enable well-lived lives filled with purpose and meaning through a fully digitised, personalised care planning, reporting, and management process. By collaborating with those we support, we aim to enhance independence and gradually reduce commissioned support. We are dedicated to building experienced, compassionate staff teams and investing in their careers in care.
Who do we support?
- Diagnosis of learning disability and/or autism
- Challenges with communication
- Complex behaviour needs
Features
- Wheelchair accessible
- Everyone has their own personalised bedroom suite with a lounge and bathroom that is adapted to their needs and tastes
- A large property that offers lots of communal spaces, including 2 kitchens, lounge and dining room
- Multiple quiet spaces, including a conservatory, dedicated relaxation room, and separate activities or sensory space in the annex
- Use of an onsite vehicle
What’s nearby?
- Close to shops and other amenities, all within a 5-minute walk
- The train station is a 10-minute walk, with links to London
- Local parks, woodlands, gardens and leisure centre to promote physical wellbeing
- Bus stop on the same road as the property
The Team
At Westacres, our dedicated staff team, led by an experienced manager, are committed to excellence in co-produced service delivery. Our team includes a PBS lead to ensure comprehensive and effective support for individuals. We focus on nurturing meaningful individual journeys toward greater independence and a full, well-lived life.