Number Four 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 bring over 25 years of experience in social care, supporting both children and adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs. Much of my career has been spent in children’s residential care, where I’ve focused on safeguarding, supporting family connections, and helping young people live fulfilling, ordinary lives.
Most recently, I was a Registered Manager where our team achieved an Outstanding rating across all areas — a reflection of our commitment, development, and the quality of care we provided.
My background also includes working as an Accommodation Team Leader within a domestic abuse service — a crisis management role centred on ensuring the safety and wellbeing of both adults and children. Alongside this, I’ve carried out Regulation 44 visits, maintaining strong links with children’s services.
I hold an NVQ Level 3 in Care, NVQ Level 4 in Management, and a Social Work Diploma in Children and Families, along with additional Health and Safety qualifications. These provide a solid foundation for supporting best practice and creating safe, nurturing environments.
Above all, my priority is — and always has been — the safety and wellbeing of the young people we support. I’m passionate about developing our teams, promoting good practice, and ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.
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.’
