Action for Children - Respite Unit

Johnstone

About Action for Children - Respite Unit

Action for Children - Respite Unit is a children and young people's care service located in Johnstone, within the Renfrewshire council area. Operated by Action for Children, a well-established national charity with extensive experience in supporting children and families, this service has achieved an average grade of Very Good (5 out of 6) from the Care Inspectorate at its most recent inspection in March 2025, reflecting a strong standard of care delivery.

The service operates as a respite unit, providing short-term breaks for children and young people and their families. This type of support offers vital relief to families while ensuring the young people in their care receive attentive, professional support in a safe and nurturing environment.

Action for Children's commitment to quality is evident in its strong Care Inspectorate rating, giving families confidence that their children are well supported during their time at the service.

Last Inspection

26 March 2025

Care Inspectorate Grades

Care homes in Scotland are graded on a 6-point scale (1-6) across five key questions. Grades range from Unsatisfactory (1) to Excellent (6).

Wellbeing Support

How well do we support people's wellbeing?

Very Good5

Care Planning

How good is our care and support planning?

Very Good5

Setting

How good is our setting?

Very Good5

Staff Team

How good is our staff team?

Very Good5

Leadership

How good is our leadership?

Very Good5

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5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Action for Children - Respite Unit, consider asking...

1.How do you support young people to maintain contact with their family?
2.What education and skills development is available?
3.How do you handle situations where a young person is distressed or at risk?
4.How are young people involved in decisions about their own care?
5.What does the transition plan look like as a young person approaches adulthood?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Action for Children - Respite Unit, look out for...

1.Does the environment feel homely and age-appropriate, not institutional?
2.Do staff interact with young people as individuals, not just service users?
3.Is there evidence of personalisation -- young people's own belongings, artwork, choices?
4.Do young people seem comfortable and relaxed around staff?
5.Is the atmosphere positive and nurturing, or tense and controlled?