We are a residential care home situated in the heart of Murton, County Durham, providing 24/7 support and care to 10 people with learning disabilities and/or autism. At Murton Grange - Swanton Care, we promote independence in a person-centred approach. We pride ourselves in being open and honest, keeping in touch with relatives is important to us as well as the people we support.
Learning disabilities
Mental health
Autism
Hi, I’m Stuart Healer, the service manager of Seaham View – Swanton Care. I have worked with Swanton since 2011, beginning as a Support Worker, working with adults with learning disabilities and autism.
In prior positions I had never enjoyed my day-to-day roles; however, I found that becoming a Support Worker was extremely rewarding and I could set goals and achievements for myself to ultimately become Service Manager one day. With the help and support of Swanton Care, providing me with the tools and patience to complete multiple diplomas in health and social care, team leading and management qualifications and a positive behaviour support qualification. I achieved my goal in March 2021 all whilst supporting lots of amazing individuals in our care.
Although my role and responsibilities have changed, the most important responsibility hasn’t, we want to ensure that Every Moment Matters for the people we support.
I bring over 15 years of experience in the social care sector, having started my career as a support worker in 2009. Over the years, I have held various leadership roles, which have given me a deep understanding of both the challenges and rewards of delivering high-quality care.
I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with technology companies to develop assistive technologies, and most recently, I served as a Strategic Leader overseeing 130 services across residential, respite, domiciliary, and ISL provisions. My dedication to ensuring that care is personalised and tailored to each individual’s unique needs is central to my work, and I firmly believe that every voice matters and deserves to be heard.
Chief Executive Officer Gary Thompson is the Responsible Individual for Murton Grange. To find out more, visit our Meet The Team page.
At Murton Grange - Swanton Care, we have our own sensory room on site which is proven to be a popular hit with many of the people we support along with a garden full of activities too.
Pet therapy is a must here! Helping to relax and provide a sense of well-being, our therapy dog ‘Polar’ and a number of rabbits enjoy the people we support helping to take care of them.
When you have access to a mini-bus and a car, you can’t say no to a good day trip to Whitby or Scarborough which the people we support love to make the most of.
Feedback in our latest CQC’s report read: “People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible.”