Values & Ethics
COMPANY VALUES
What Makes us Stand Apart
Safety
Safety is the top priority at Oakley House Children's Home. We understand that the children in our care have experienced trauma and may have complex needs. That's why we have rigorous policies and procedures in place to ensure their safety and wellbeing. Our staff are highly trained and experienced in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can heal and grow.
Reliability
Reliability is another core value that we hold dear at Oakley House Children's Home. We know that the children in our care need stability and consistency. That's why we have a team of dedicated and reliable staff who are committed to providing high-quality care and support. We work closely with the children, their families, and other professionals involved in their care to ensure that we are meeting their needs and delivering on our promises.
Support
We believe that every child deserves to have the opportunity to reach their full potential. That's why we provide a range of support services to help children develop their skills, knowledge, and confidence. We offer educational support, therapeutic services, and a range of activities and experiences to help children learn and grow. We are committed to helping each child in our care achieve their goals and aspirations, and to prepare them for a successful future.
CAREERS AT OAKLEY HOUSE
Experienced, Highly Trained
Staff Members and Team!
We understand that each child has individual needs and therefore we tailor our care packages to meet their specific requirements.
Our experienced and highly trained staff work in partnership with the young person to develop a care plan that is unique to them.
We provide support in all areas of life, including education, health, social and emotional development, and independent living skills.
If you are also interested in joining our team, simply click on the button below to apply online today, directly through our website.
FAq'S
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a look at just some of the most common questions we are asked, and do not hesitate to contact our helpful team, with any further queries you may have.
At Oakley House Children's Home, we are dedicated to providing a stable and caring environment for vulnerable children, young people, and adults across the UK. Our work has given hundreds of of young adults opportunities they may have otherwise missed out on. We take pride in our initiatives and collaborations with like-minded organizations, all committed to building incredible futures. Through our efforts, we aim to provide valuable and amazing experiences for people from all walks of life. From fundraising for charity to community engagement and offering new experiences, we strive to make a positive impact and contribute to a better world for all.
We’re proud to work with Local Authorities and Trusts across the UK, and for decades we’ve matched each person with the most appropriate schools and residential placements. Working closely with them we make sure every placement serves the best interests of the children and young people, and helps them achieve the best possible outcomes.
We focus on every person in our education and care settings by providing them with a safe and supportive environment where they can grow, thrive and be happy.
If you would like to discuss a placement with our Residential service, please contact our referrals team for more information or simply email us at referrals@oakleyhousech.co.uk.
If you would like to find out more or discuss any aspect of our service for a child or young person, please contact Maxine Brooks-Simms at maxine.brooks-simms@oakleyhousech.co.uk.
Oakley House Children's Home operates as an independent children’s home that works closely with local authorities to provide a specialist fostering service for children and young people. When local authorities are unable to place a child with one of their own foster carers, they seek the services of homes like Oakley House Children's Home to find a suitable foster home with one of our foster carers instead. By providing this extra support, we help local authorities meet the demands placed on care services and ensure that children and young people receive the care they deserve.
As a Social Enterprise, Oakley House Children's Home reinvests any surplus income back into the services we provide. This strengthens our ability to provide excellent care for the children and young people in our care, support our foster carers, and empower our staff and others involved in fostering.
At Oakley House Children's Home, we’re always focused on reducing the risk of child sexual exploitation. By training our internal teams, we raise awareness of how to spot the signs and signals of exploitation of children.
By teaching colleagues and carers across the group how to observe and stop exploitation of children, as well as what to do in such circumstances, we make sure that everyone associated with us is informed to act effectively in safeguarding the vulnerable young people in our care.
This commitment demonstrates how seriously we take this issue, and that we’re steadfastly committed to working together and tackling child sexual exploitation.
