Agincare Children’s Services is a new not-for-profit organisation that provides a safe, secure and happy home for children and young people aged 8-18 years old.

We provide a nurturing, warm and supportive environment for children and young people who have a diagnosis of Learning Disability and/ or Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties.   

We ensure everyone involved in the care and support of our children and young people maintains a relentless focus on treating each child and young person as an individual, and that they remain intent on meeting the needs of those children and young people. Our expert, highly trained and experienced team work closely with families, local authorities and other professionals as part of a combined and holistic approach to supporting children and young people in our care.

Talk to our team about how Agincare Children’s Services can help and what our offer looks like.

Our Children’s Services

Our dedicated Children’s Services team focuses on supporting each child or young person in our residential care to experience positive outcomes and enjoy a full, rewarding and active life.

Support engagement in the community, educational activities and interests

Promote social interaction, improving mental health and easing feelings of isolation and loneliness

Everyone in our care feels safe and secure in a warm and nurturing environment

Support children and young people to feel in charge of their own lives and work towards achieving their hopes and dreams

 

Promotes independence and builds resilience

I am delighted to bring Agincare’s expertise, experience and commitment to Children’s Service, a new not-for-profit enterprise that will deliver high-quality residential care for children and young people. The safe, secure and warm environment of our homes will be the springboard for them to flourish and progress in their lives.

Toni Carr (Agincare Children’s Services Operations Director)

Trustpilot

Life in Children’s Services

Your home

Agincare’s children and young people’s homes are residential family houses. Each child we look after has their own bedroom and is encouraged to personalise and decorate their space.  We have our Statement of Purpose and our Children’s Guide.  We encourage our children and young people to have a voice about how the home is run, such as agreeing on menus, home improvements, activities, holidays and special days. We believe that when children and young people are involved in decision-making it helps them to feel valued and that their opinions are listened to and respected, enabling them to form a sense of identity, ownership and a belonging.

Positive relationships

We believe that children and young people should be able to maintain positive and constructive relationships with their friends, peers, adults who support them and of course their families, as well as anyone else who plays a significant role in their lives. The promotion of good quality contact between parents, extended family and friends and the children or young person we support is actively encouraged when appropriate. Any arrangements will be specified within the Care Plan, and the team follow this ensuring that all forms of agreed contact are a meaningful and positive experience for the children and young people.

Personalised care and support

All children and young people in our care have their own assigned key worker who they will have regular one-to-one key worker sessions with. This allows them to build a trusting relationship where any issues, wishes or fears can be shared. All children and young people are actively encouraged to voice and discuss their needs or concerns with any, and all, members of the team, so that they have someone to talk to, and who will actively listen, if their key worker is not working at the time

Highly trained teams

Agincare Children’s Services teams are specially trained to support young people and manage a wide range of learning, emotional and behavioural disability conditions, even when these are complex. They focus on providing an excellent, safe and nurturing environment where children and young people can thrive, achieve and progress. They undertake regular Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and any other qualifications that will allow them to further develop. They care about those they support, creating a compassionate culture of positivity and aspiration.

What the children and young people can expect from us

We support children and young people to understand their rights within the home and the community irrespectively. Great emphasis is placed on the right of the individual to live in a caring, nurturing and safe environment. We also place strong emphasis on understanding difference, diversity, and inclusion with effective policies on equality and diversity, anti-bullying, and special educational needs. Children, young people, and staff are encouraged to recognise and respect individual differences particularly in respect of ethnicity, race, gender, and disability, with activities, discussions and school projects bringing a greater understanding and acceptance of these differences, which in turn promotes a sense of identity and belonging

Education and activities

We place great emphasis on education and understand that it might not look the same for all children and young people. We promote that each individual child and young person has the right to access every opportunity to enjoy learning, experience achievement and maximise their potential. The children and young people who reside with us may or may not have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) but they will engage in education via appropriate local schools, colleges or training centres that can cater for their needs. We ensure that all children and young people will follow their interests, hobbies and pastimes, and enable them to take part in and benefit from a variety of activities that meet their needs, develop and reflect their creative, intellectual, physical and social interests, whilst building independent life skills

Information for commissioners

Agincare is one of the leading providers of care services, including supported living for people aged 18 and above, across England. Our experienced management and location-based teams foster strong relationships with local authorities, commissioning groups and housing providers. We work in partnership with you. That means putting in place person-centred, outcome- based support that enables choice and control for each individual with meaningful, lasting results.

Toni Carr is the Agincare Children’s Services Operations Director. Toni is responsible for controlling and overseeing all operations, people, and activities for Agincare Children’s Services. Toni has served as Head of Service for a specialist care provider that operated residential care homes and education provision supporting children and young people with special educational needs and learning disabilities

Having first trained as a teacher, she has spent her entire professional career working in services for children and young people in Education and Social Care settings both in the public and independent sector. We are continuing to develop our services through new partnerships with you. Talk to us today on the number below or contact us about your commissioning needs or to find out more.

info@agincareservice.com

Why Agincare?

Our supported living service is trusted by hundreds of families, local authorities nationwide and the NHS to deliver reliable, high-quality care in people’s homes. Our bespoke, fully-managed service is regulated by the Care Quality Commission.

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Leading provider of high-quality care and support services across England.

One of the largest care providers in England with over 39 years experience

Rated excellent on Trustpilot

Specialists in delivering care and supporting people living with a range of conditions including mental health, learning disabilities, autism and more, even where these may be complex.

Experienced and highly-trained support workers directly employed by us

Focused on empowering independence through skills workshops and LIFE groups

Strong relationships with local authorities, NHS, housing and other partners nationwide

Hands on management team focused on building positive relationships with families, local authorities and other partners

24/7 care and support updates for families via our app

Our partnerships

Founded almost 40 years ago, and remaining family-owned, we have built strong and long-lasting relationships with local authorities, commissioning groups, housing providers and other partners fostered by our experienced management and location-based teams. We work in partnership with you. That means putting in place person-centred, outcome-based support that enables choice and control for each individual with meaningful, lasting results.

Frequently asked questions

We provide a nurturing, warm and supportive environment for children and young people who have a diagnosis of Learning Disability and/ or Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. All support is tailored to each individual based on their needs and preferences. 

Arranging support for a child/young person s commonly done through your local authority. Here are the key steps to arranging support.



1. Assessment: The first step is to contact your local authority and/or social worker to request a needs assessment. This assessment will determine what type of help is required. The local authority’s social services department will be able to guide you through this process.

2. Creating a Care Plan: If the assessment identifies that you or a loved one’s needs are eligible, a care and support plan will be created. This plan outlines the types of support is required, how it will be provided, and who will provide it.

3. Choosing a Provider: The local authority may provide the support services or there may be a choice of provider from a list of approved organisations. The choice of provider can depend on factors such as the specific needs involved, the services offered by the provider, and the location of the home.

4. Review: Once the support is in place, it should be reviewed regularly to ensure it continues to meet the needs of each person drawing on support. It is also possible to request a reassessment if the needs of you or a loved one changes.

The exact process can vary depending on the local authority and the specific needs of each individual. It’s always a good idea to contact the local authority or a local advice service for more information.

As part of Agincare, we draw on over 35 years of experience providing high-quality care and support across a range of services including home care, live-in care and care and nursing homes as well as children’s services We have strong relationships with local authorities, commissioning groups and housing providers and are fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Agincare is also one of the leading supported living providers for people aged 18 or over where complex conditions are involved. We provide support for people with a range of needs, including physical disabilities, learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and downs syndrome.

Yes we are registered with Ofsted and have fully registered managers and a responsible individual.

We use the PACE approach (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy).  Using pace helps the adults who support our children and young people to slow down and manage their own response and reactions.  It allows them to stay calm and focus on what the child/young person is experiencing.

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