Eilean Siar Residential Unit

Funded by the local authority and regulated by the Care Inspectorate, Hillcrest is a residential home based in Stornoway for Care Experienced children and young people with a Short Breaks service for those with additional needs.

Each young person receives a key worker and one to one support from staff. They are supported to improve relationships and participate in community life accessing a wide range of agencies such as health, advocacy and education.

We work with:

• Young people who for various reasons need to be looked after
• Young people with special needs for short breaks.

We aim to:

• Work in partnership with the young people, their families and other agencies, including Social Work, Health and Education Services
• Provide an assessment of need using the integrated assessment framework
• Draw up individual care plans in consultation with young people, their families and our partner agencies
• Enable and empower young people to fulfill their potential.

We offer:

• One to one support from our childcare workers
• Support to young people to improve relationships and participate in community life
• A safe and caring environment where young people can feel valued
• Therapeutic intervention work relevant to a young person’s needs
• Access to a wide range of advice and support from various agencies e.g. Advocacy, Health Promotion, Mental Health Services
• Support to take part in various sports and activities.