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Delivering high-quality, person-centred care across the UK. Supported living, homecare & complex needs services built on compassion, inclusion & independence.

Trusted by families, commissioners & partners. Optimo Care Group is a trusted provider of high-quality, person-centred care, supporting thousands of individuals across the UK. Since 2010, we’ve delivered compassionate and tailored services that promote independence, inclusion, and better outcomes. We operate through three core divisions:
- Supported Living for autistic individuals and people with learning disabilities
- Specialist Care for those with complex or high-support needs
- Domiciliary Care for older adults who wish to remain in their own homes

Our growing network includes My Life Choice, Stepping Stones, Abbeycare, Choices Homecare, CFT Care, and Spectra Care. Across every setting, we build support around the unique needs and aspirations of each individual - at home, in supported living, or in the community. We’re committed to empowering lives, exceeding expectations, and delivering care with professionalism, compassion, and purpose. Connect with us to explore partnerships, commissioning opportunities, or career paths in delivering outstanding care.

10/10/2025

PRIDE Awards 2025 – Delight Award

Congratulations to Wendy Lewis, Support Worker at CFT Care - winner of this year’s Delight Award 👏

Wendy’s compassion and creativity bring genuine joy to the people she supports and to her colleagues alike.

Described as “an anchor for both service users and her team,” Wendy radiates positivity, understanding, and care in everything she does.

Her dedication and warmth make her not just a colleague, but a light within her service, a true embodiment of delight in care 💙

09/10/2025

✨ PRIDE Awards 2025 – Delight Award

We’re proud to shoutout Ekechukwu (Iké) Emmanuel Okolie, Support Worker at Stepping Stones Services - winner of this year’s Delight Award 👏

Iké brings warmth, consistency, and genuine joy to those he supports.
His calm, compassionate approach helps people feel safe, valued, and empowered and his ability to lift spirits wherever he goes leaves a lasting impression on everyone around him.

Iké’s care isn’t just felt, it’s remembered. A true example of how dedication and heart can brighten lives every single day 💙

09/10/2025

✨ PRIDE Awards 2025 – Innovation Award

We’re delighted to celebrate Helen Cryan, Quality & Improvement Manager - winner of this year’s Innovation Award 👏

Helen’s creativity and problem-solving mindset have transformed how we work across Optimo.

By turning paper-based processes into intuitive digital tools and empowering teams to adopt smarter, more efficient ways of working, Helen is helping shape the future of quality and improvement across our organisation.

Her drive to make things better for colleagues, for services, and for the people we support, is the essence of innovation in action 💙

08/10/2025

✨ PRIDE Awards 2025 – Responsive Award

Congratulations to Michelle Love, Support Worker at CFT Care, winner of this year’s Responsive Award 👏

Michelle was recognised for her calm and proactive approach, always anticipating the needs of those she supports.
Her professionalism, communication, and commitment to doing what’s right for every individual make her a true example of being responsive in care 💙

07/10/2025

🏆 PRIDE Awards 2025 – Person Centred Award

We’re proud to recognise Hollie Blanchard, Care Worker at Choices Homecare (Rotherham) winner of this year’s Person Centred Award 👏

This award celebrates colleagues who consistently put the people they support at the heart of everything they do, showing compassion, understanding and a true commitment to personalised care.

Congratulations, Hollie, and thank you for representing what person-centred care really means 💙

07/10/2025

Wonder where the name PRIDE Awards comes from? 🤔

It’s rooted in our values: Person-Centred, Responsive, Innovation, Delight, and Engagement.

These values shape how we work across all our services, and why we celebrate colleagues who bring them to life every day 💙

👉 Learn more about our values: optimocare.co.uk/our-values-approach

01/10/2025

🏆 Optimo Care Group PRIDE Awards 2025 – Winners Announcement

We’re proud to reveal the winners of this year’s Optimo Care Group PRIDE Awards 2025 - our annual event recognising colleagues and teams who bring our values to life.

From Person Centred care to Leadership and Employee of the Year, these awards shine a spotlight on colleagues and teams who bring our values to life every single day.

👏 A huge congratulations to all our winners and finalists and thank you to everyone across Optimo Care Group who continues to inspire excellence, compassion and innovation in the work we do.

👉 Swipe through to see this year’s winners by category.

Please note: In some photos, awards were accepted on behalf of winners.

26/09/2025

💙 What a night to remember!
The Optimo PRIDE Awards 2025 brought together colleagues from across the group to celebrate the people who bring our values to life every day.

Our finalists have now been announced — and the winners will be revealed next week alongside the official photos 🏆✨

👉 Read the full story and download the finalist booklet here:
https://optimocare.co.uk/a-night-of-celebration/

26/09/2025

What an incredible evening we had at the Optimo PRIDE Awards 2025!!

A day filled with recognition, celebration and inspiring stories.
We can’t wait to share the official images and announce this year’s winners early next week 🏆✨

Stay tuned as we highlight the colleagues and teams who bring our values to life every day.

24/09/2025

Tomorrow we celebrate the Optimo PRIDE Awards 2025 🏆🌟

We will be recognising colleagues across all of our services who bring our values to life every day ✨

From frontline teams to enabling services, this is our time to say thank you 💛

23/09/2025

Specialist Supported Living Opportunities Now Available Across Essex & Suffolk 🏡

Optimo Care Group is proud to present a collection of high-quality supported living properties, developed to meet the needs of adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex care requirements.

These thoughtfully designed homes offer safe, modern, and inclusive environments that promote independence, choice, and long-term community living.

📍 Now available at:
• St Johns Oak – Clacton-on-Sea
• Martello Drive – Walton-on-the-Naze
• London Road – Ipswich

Delivered in partnership with CFT Care and Optimo Housing, these homes are ready to welcome new referrals.

👉 Swipe to explore each property

📩 For commissioning enquiries, contact Jane Byford:
📱 07399 261815
📧 jane.byford@optimocare.co.uk

🌐 www.optimocare.co.uk

11/09/2025

This Friday, Optimo Care Group will be at the Supported Living Property Network Conference in Birmingham.

Our Head of Group Referrals, Jane Byford, will be there representing Optimo and our specialist divisions – CFT Care, Stepping Stones, Spectra Care and Abbeycare.

Conferences like this are a valuable opportunity to connect with providers, investors and housing experts, share experiences, and explore how we can create even stronger supported living opportunities together.

At Optimo, collaboration is central to how we work, building partnerships that make a real difference for people and communities.

If you’re attending, do come and say hello to Jane. She’d love to connect.

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Maple House, Maple Estate, Stocks Lane
Barnsley
S752BL

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+441226785911

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http://www.optimocare.co.uk/

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