Rose Terrace is Real Care Support’s flagship therapeutic children’s home, offering 24-hour care, 52 weeks a year, for up to four children and young people aged 6 to 17 upon admission. Located in the leafy suburb of Ashton in Preston, this fully detached house within its own grounds provides a safe, nurturing environment tailored to each child’s unique needs.
Rose Terrace offers a stable, high-quality care setting designed for children and young people who need intensive, therapeutic support. This section gives you a quick overview of the essential facts; the type of care we offer, who we support and the environment we provide.
Commissioners, social workers and placement teams can use this summary to quickly assess suitability and understand what makes Rose Terrace a safe and effective home.
At Rose Terrace, we employ the Trauma Recovery Model (TRM) to provide individualized, trauma-informed care. Our experienced staff are trained to support children who have faced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), including:
By creating a stable and supportive environment, we aim to help each child heal and develop resilience.
Rose Terrace has been carefully designed to provide both comfort and structure. The space is calm, homely and child-friendly, supporting young people to feel safe, valued and settled. From thoughtfully furnished bedrooms to dedicated areas for creativity and reflection, every part of the home plays a role in supporting emotional recovery and everyday wellbeing.
Rose Terrace is designed to feel like a real home, offering:
These features provide a homely atmosphere where children can feel safe and valued.
Rose Terrace is located in Ashton, a quiet and residential part of Preston in the North West of England. The home benefits from being set in a peaceful suburban area while still having easy access to essential local services and amenities. This balance gives children the space to feel calm and secure while allowing them to stay connected to the community in meaningful ways.
The surrounding area includes access to parks, local shops, GP services, public transport and educational provisions. We maintain strong working relationships with nearby schools and alternative education providers, ensuring each young person has access to the right learning environment for their needs.
We also support young people to participate in local activities such as youth groups, sports, and volunteering. These opportunities help build confidence, social skills and a sense of belonging. Our team promotes community engagement at a pace that suits each child, recognising that some may need time before they feel ready to take that step.
Being well placed yet private, Rose Terrace offers the best of both worlds; a safe, enclosed home environment alongside positive exposure to the wider world.
At Rose Terrace, we understand that some young people aged 16 to 18 are ready for more responsibility and independence. To support this important stage, we offer a self contained flat within the home. This provides a private space where they can practise living more independently while still receiving guidance and reassurance from staff when needed.
This flat gives young people the chance to experience greater freedom while knowing that staff are always nearby. It helps build confidence, resilience, and essential life skills, ensuring they are better prepared for the move to independent living and the responsibilities of adult life.
The Rose Terrace team brings a strong blend of experience, compassion and professionalism. Staff are carefully chosen for their ability to connect with young people, work therapeutically and remain calm under pressure.
We maintain a stable, consistent team to help build trust and emotional safety. Children know who they’re coming home to each day — and that consistency makes a difference.
All staff receive ongoing training and development in:
Reflective supervision and regular team meetings support staff to think carefully about their work, keep learning and stay emotionally available for the young people they care for.
Each child is supported by a dedicated key worker who advocates for their needs, tracks their progress and maintains clear communication with professionals and families.
We focus on real, measurable progress, not just while children are with us but in the months and years that follow.
Many young people arrive at Rose Terrace with disrupted attachment, home instability or a history of trauma. With time, consistency and the right support, we see clear improvements in:
We track outcomes closely through reports, key work records and professional reviews. Feedback from commissioners, schools and families confirms what we see every day; meaningful, lasting change.
We don’t measure success in quick fixes. We’re here to help each child build the tools they need for long-term stability and better life chances.
We welcome referrals and enquiries from local authorities, social workers and professionals who want to explore Rose Terrace.
Our team is here to talk you through availability, answer questions and provide detailed information about how we can support the individual needs of the young person you’re working with.
Let’s work together to find the right support at the right time.
