About Us.
Gracewells gives young people the chance to enjoy a normal life and build a brighter future, helping them develop the confidence, skills, and resilience needed to move forward positively.
Founded in 2018, we are a young, energetic company, yet our team brings over 30 years of experience across residential children’s homes and related care services.
Our vision for high quality children’s residential care
At Gracewells we guide young people to develop their social, emotional, and practical skills. Using a therapeutic approach, we encourage a positive outlook and help them find the good in every situation. We support young people to grow by setting achievable challenges and celebrating each success.
We provide a consistent, caring environment where young people feel safe, secure, and valued. Time spent with us builds self-worth and fosters respect, for themselves, and others.
Our experienced teams understand the unique needs of young people, offering a stable and supportive base that helps them reach their full potential.
Therapy
Our homes are run according to therapeutic principles with solutions that are adapted to the needs of each young person in our care.
We encourage young people to develop coping strategies, think about behaviour and manage emotions. We promote a positive approach to life, and the opportunities to gain the skills for independence.
Emergency Placements
We understand it is not always possible to plan a placement within a residential children’s home. As a result, we may consider an emergency placement for short term crisis stabilisation.
To find out more about our residential services, placement availability and how we can help please call us on 01253 224005
Activities
Young people in our care have access to a wide range of leisure and social activities.
Activity programmes include cycling,mountain biking and fell walking together with slower-paced activities such as beachcombing and fishing.
Visiting places of educational interest such as Leeds Armouries, Liverpool Museum and Vindolanda Roman Fort
We work with families, carers and the young person to identify their most suitable placement. Our Residential Care will provide the best level of support to meet the needs of the young person.
Our placement process includes strict rules for the referral. So we need as much relevant information as possible. This may involve extra details and contact numbers. Although we ask more questions the extra information improves the placement quality, and ensures a professional and timely response to your enquiry.
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Referrals
Our placements team is highly selective. The teams involved in both referral and placement are deliberately small. Smaller teams enable good working relationships to develop. This is beneficial for individuals making important choices about a young person's wellbeing.
We never offer a placement unless confident we can provide the right care. We always consider both our capabilities and the specific needs of the young person.