Number Four - Courtyard Care, is a 4-bedroom home in Salford for young people with mental health needs. The home works closely with a psychologist, who supports the team to be able to offer a therapeutic environment for young people to enable them to express and manage their emotions and learn new coping skills which they can take with them to use in later life.
Emerging personality disorders
Psychosis
Paranoia
Post-Traumatic stress conditions
Attachment disorders
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I have been working in residential care and special needs school/services since 1999. My Previous roles include consultancy work, supporting failing homes and schools to improve. I then became a Registered Manager for 5 years, during this time, the team and myself had an Ofsted Judgment of ‘outstanding’ for 5 years.
My more recent roles progressed to Operational Manager supporting 13 homes and most recently In November 2015 I joined Courtyard Care as Regional Director.
I am a qualified Social Worker who is passionate and driven to provide the best possible outcomes for children and young people we support. Myself and my team have a keen interest in ensuring our services are ‘fit for purpose’ and meet all regulatory frameworks/requirements. We are very child-centred and believe every child should be given the opportunity to grow and succeed. Barriers can be overcome by working together to achieve the best outcomes.
We celebrate all achievements as every step is a milestone for the children / young people we support.
I am also the Responsible Individual (RI) for all of our children's homes in the North.
The team at Number Four - Courtyard Care, empower young people to try new experiences and to reach for their goals and aspirations. We offer a person-centred approach in all the support we provide and ensure the young people are part of all decision making, we keep close communication with all families and professionals involved.
Our latest OFSTED report included: ‘Children thrive due to the calm, nurturing approach, positive role modelling and the strong importance and emphasis given to their positive behaviour.’
Feedback was added to the report: ‘One social worker said, the encouragement and praise given to her is brilliant. All homes should be like this.’ Another said” ‘I would recommend this home to anyone and I would not hesitate to place another child here. They go above and beyond.’
