BREAKTHROUGH OF THE YEAR
COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARDS 2017
What can Next Step do for you?
The Next Step Trust is a charity established in 2006 to support adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs. Established by parents it's objective is to provide a comprehensive day service provision along with other services as required by the individuals we support. We aim to work in keeping with the personalisation agenda
Our Services
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Where We Are Based
We have four fully equipped Centres all within the Halifax area and close proximity to each other. Different groups of Next Steppers use each centre for their individual requirements, and with a fleet of dedicated vehicles we are able to maintain links between all our centres to enable consistent interaction of our Next Steppers and their […]
Facilities
We aim to provide facilities to ensure appropriate access and support for all who use our centres. All our bases have ramped access and are equipped to meet the requirements of the Next Steppers. We have overhead hoists, mobile hoists, shower beds, changing beds and glide sheets to meet moving and handling and personal […]
Catering
We have high quality, “five-star” catering facilities at all three of our sites. The facilities at King Cross and Clare Road have been designed by our Catering Manager specifically to meet the requirement of the provision. We share the kitchen at Clay House with the council services. All the essential facilities that you would expect […]
Sensory Room
Imagine the combination of interactive light, sound and touch all controlled by, and tailored to every individual: The Sensory Room is fully equipped with many different ways to stimulate the senses. A variety of technology such as multicoloured bubble tubes, fibre optic cascade, mirror ball, oil projector, shape projector, pin spot projector, soundboard, interactive […]
Sensory Garden
The Sensory Garden is a joint project that brings together three very close-knit mutual organisations: The Next Step Trust, The Mayfield Trust, and Ravenscliffe High School. By converting unused land adjacent to our neighbours The Mayfield Trust, we have created a wonderful environment for all involved to share and enjoy all year round. All […]
Adapted Technology
We have several suites of specialised computer equipment linked to the internet and to the internal network at all our Centres. Each computer has a touch-sensitive screen and many have specialised keyboards and switches enabling everyone to interact with the digital technology. We have large-screen interactive Whiteboards linked to the computer system and also […]
Our Latest News
Be sure to check out "What We Are Up To" above, for more in-depth news.
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February
Volunteers Needed – Can You Help?
As a small charity with big objectives, the Next Step Trust is always looking for additional help, particularly volunteer helpers. We do rely on volunteers to do much of the work, so can YOU help? Volunteers are needed in many aspects of our work. The Next Steppers have a varied range of activities both in and away […]
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February
Market Stalls – We Need Your Help
We regularly hold a variety of market stalls in the Halifax area to help raise funds. Can you help? We would like bric-a-brac, clothing and books, and any handmade crafts you would like to donate. We also aim to sell handmade arts and crafts items which our Next Steppers create and would welcome donations of […]
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February
Show Your Support For The Snowdon Challenge
On the 12th May 2018, a group of intrepid walkers from our staff will take on Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales, to raise funds for The Next Step Trust. If you would like to support them, or indeed join them on the challenge, please contact Emma Lee or Donna Outhwaite. We plan to have a link to […]
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January
Thanks To ‘Caravan Guard Insurance’ Volunteers
Thank you to the group from Caravan Guard Insurance, Halifax who volunteered their time on 23rd January. The team worked really hard on the outside area at King Cross, sweeping leaves and clearing up. The team also helped to clean some of the minibuses and tidy the decking area. A big Thank you!
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January
Keeping Fit
The Next Steppers at Clare Road have been keeping healthy and working hard in their new fitness class on a Tuesday afternoon. The group is lead by personal trainer Matt Swierzynski who adapts exercises and routines to meet individual requirements.
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January
Happy New Year!
We’d like to welcome you all in to the New Year and hope you will join us in looking forward to a very positive 2018. Our Christmas Party held at Arden Road Social Club celebrated the end of 2017 with a bang! It was fantastic to see so many people and have the chance to catch […]
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December
We Are Hiring
We are currently looking to fill the following roles: Respite Support Worker (two part time positions available). Minibus Driver Support Worker. For more information please click here
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December
New Minibus Arrives!
We have just taken delivery of a second 16 seat minibus from the Lord’s Taverners who supplied us with our very first minibus back in 2006 when we first opened our doors. A very big thank you goes out to them again for their ongoing support. As our numbers continue to increase way beyond our […]
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December
Christmas Party 2017 – Hope to see you there!
This year’s Christmas Party will be held at 10.30am on Thursday 14th December at Arden Road social club. The day will include games and a festive lunch. We will be having a performance from Acting About drama group, which will star some of our Next Steppers and staff! We have already issued invitations via letters […]
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November
Children In Need Appeal Raises £297
A huge thank you to all who got involved with this year’s Children In Need appeal. We raised £297. People were asked to wear their pyjamas and/or spots and stripes and pay a donation of £1 each for doing so (£2 if they chose not to!). We also held a duck race sweepstake which Leanne, […]
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November
CHAS Health and Safety Accreditation
Our CHAS (The Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme) accreditation has once again been renewed to maintain and improve our Health and Safety credentials which is of utmost importance to us. We pride ourselves on the level of care we provide and strive to aim for the highest of standards.
Testimonials
What people would like to share about their experiences with us
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“It is reassuring to see such fantastic facilities open for people who once they leave school are often all but forgotten…”
- Vicki Tallon – Student Physiotherapist -
“The hard work and commitment of the management team and staff makes a great difference in the service users’ lives, their families and the community as a whole…”
- Maria Mateta – Health and Social Care Student -
“Staff are a lovely bunch of committed, interested people who demonstrate their dedication to the people they support…”
- Kym Bowen – Tutor -
“Working at Next Step is very emotional. We are so proud to see our young adults achieve above and beyond everything we hoped”
- Sarah – Next Step Support Staff -
“To me the most interesting thing is the personalised approach to the support needs of each individual…”
- Michala Burns – Student Social Worker -
“Being a volunteer at the Trust has certainly been a big eye opener for me and I feel that the experience I have gained now will last throughout my life… “
- James Hopkins – Volunteer
A Little Bit More About Us
The Next Step Trust is a charity and not for profit organisation established in 2006. Starting with three Next Steppers we have since expanded to provide our services over three different bases.
The Next Step Trust is registered with CQC to provide domiciliary/home care and sit in services.
We are on Calderdale Council’s approved provider list for Day Services and for Domiciliary Care Services.
We have been fortunate to be recognised over the last 11 years with various awards and continue to lead the way on supporting individuals with profound and complex needs in living fulfilling lives.
