Little Loving Care

Meet the Team

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    Benjamin Thomas

    Director & Owner

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    Christie-Lauren Thomas

    CEO

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    Polly Hawnt

    Responsible Individual

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    Alesi Whittaker

    Therapeutic Senior Registered Manager

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    Sarah Chapman

    Recruitment and HR Manager

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Meet the Team

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    Charlotte

    Therapeutic Trainee Manager

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    Hayley

    Therapeutic Senior

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    Lee

    Therapeutic Senior

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    Jez

    Therapeutic Carer

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    Rubie

    Therapeutic Carer

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    Therapeutic Carer

What makes us different

Our Little Loving Care homes truly live up to their name: they are small, welcoming only one or two children in each home which helps us to provide truly personalised, child-centered care; loving and creating warm environments where every child feels valued and cherished. We employ the most caring and compassionate adults who go above and beyond to support each child. We take pride in our unique approach, focusing on understanding how factors like trauma, attachment styles, development, disabilities, and neurodiversity influence behaviours, so we can tailor our care to meet each child’s individual needs.

Our Ethos

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    Loving Homes

    We provide loving homes for children using a Love Led Practice approach where we focus helping children feel loved and train our Adults on this too

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    Therapeutic Support

    We provide packages of therapy that’s tailored the the child’s needs for example arts, play, talking or VR and Gaming therapy

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    Family Envinronments

    We creating loving homes with warm, environments that replicate those of a family home to reduce an institutionalised feeling.

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    Therapeutic Language

    We use kind and therapeutic language to ensure we are non-judgemental and reduce institutionalised feelings.

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Bluebird Eve Lodge

I think the care is first rate, I am assured even after only a few weeks that X is cared for people who do care for her, and go out of their way to seek out ways to make X life better. This approach where I know X is valued and wanted is the first time in 3 years in the care system. The norm is that we feel X is tolerated and the focus is only on managing behaviour. X is kept safe, communication is excellent, and I truly feel people want the best for her. X likes all staff, and although the settling in period is still uneven, Kate has been encouraged to do activities and is going out to clubs for the first time in more than a year. X had completely lost her confidence, but I am hoping this is the beginning of a more sociable life. X has felt so isolated and craves peer interaction. X is kept well occupied while X is waiting to get into a school, and during the recent half term activities included ski lessons, York Dungeon, and X has also been Karting. A short break is being planned at Alton Towers. As a parent this is all so reassuring... 

The bluebird is a spirit animal that symbolises peace and positive energy. It reminds us to remain hopeful and joyful in the face of trials, and to remain confident regardless of the circumstance.

In memory of Evelyn Roberts 25.12.2014

Bluebird Eve Lodge is registered with Ofsted and can support up to 2 children between the ages of 0 - 18 years old with emotional and behavioural difficulties

There is clear evidence of an excellent, well-planned and positive transition into the home. Planning was thorough and child-centred, ensuring that risks, needs and support strategies were clearly understood. As a result, X has settled well and is beginning to feel safe and secure within the home. There is strong evidence of positive and trusting relationships developing. It is excellent to see that X is accepting hugs from adults in the home, demonstrating growing trust and emotional security. Partnership working and communication are excellent. The home demonstrates strong, proactive multi-agency engagement and is effective in building positive working relationships with professionals and family members. The Home Manager is passionate, enthusiastic, child-focused, skilled, and knowledgeable, providing strong and effective leadership that underpins the positive practice observed. In my opinion, leadership and management within the home is strong. *Reg 44 Officer

Why Work For Us?

At Little Loving Care, we believe the adults in our homes deserve just as much support as the children they care for. That’s why we go above and beyond to create a positive, uplifting environment where everyone feels valued. We offer high-quality training designed to give our team the tools, techniques and confidence they need to thrive in their roles. Our homes are fun, nurturing spaces where both children and adults can grow, connect and feel a true sense of belonging. If you’re someone with a smiley, bubbly personality and a genuine passion for making a difference in children’s lives, we’d love to hear from you, so get in touch now. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and proudly support neurodivergent individuals as an inclusive and understanding employer. This could be the start of something amazing!!! 

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    Enhanced Holidays

    We offer an additional holiday day for everyone’s birthday, an extra day leave per year worked with us, 3 days off per year to support those completing charity work and wellbeing days out

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    Celebrations & Rewards

    We want to make our Adults feel valued and we recognise the big part they play in the home, therefore we reward everyone an Ofsted bonus. We also celebrate anniversaries, birthdays and have awards events

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    Really Great Pay

    We pay our Adults well for their hard work at all rates range from £13 per hour up to £15.50 per hour. We also pay £60 per every sleep in and additional money to Deputy’s and Seniors for completing on call

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    Work / Life Balance

    We understand the commitment our Adults make and want to help them achieve a work / life balance. Our shift patterns consist of 3 to 4 days off in between and Managers & above only work 4 days per week excluding on call

Roles Available

  • Therapeutic Seniors

    Our Therapeutic Seniors are our leaders of the home, supporting the Adults, providing safeguarding advice and supporting the Manager. If have experience working in a children’s home and you are inclusive, positive and can show commitment to our children and home, apply now!

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  • Therapeutic Carers

    We are looking bubbly, fun, caring and passionate people who can show dedication to our children and home to support us on our journey. You don’t need to have experience or qualifications, just a positive can do attitude and a genuine care for children to help them succeed.

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  • Therapeutic Bank Carers

    Not sure if you have the time to commit full time but you’re interested in supporting us then why not try a bank role which gives you flexibility. If you have a caring nature and believe all children deserve to be loved, this is the company for you

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