Godfrey Care

Godfrey Care provides residential care and supported living for adults who have a learning disability, complex needs and associated challenging behaviour.

Our specialist care team of fully trained staff works with each individual using a person-centred planning approach. As our specialist care homes only have a small number of beds, individuals are able to enjoy comfortable, high quality environments that are typical of any family home. Our aim is for all those under our care to experience a happy, fulfilled life and to develop the highest level of independence. The needs of each individual are our priority, and we offer real opportunities to acquire new skills and build upon existing abilities. Our specialist teams support each individual to progress and develop life skills to work towards moving towards a more independent life. We see our services as a stepping stone to the future. We provide care for people with:

Learning Disabilities
Autistic spectrum disorder and Asperger's
Epilepsy
Challenging Behaviour and/or Complex needs. Our ethos is to empower everyone to have the confidence to take important steps forward in their daily lives. We believe that it is paramount that an individual's needs, wishes, choices, beliefs are always understood and respected. We also recognise each individuals' goals, aspirations, hopes and dreams and help to support them as they work towards achieving them. A fundamental part of the care planning we undertake ensures that each person in our care has a detailed activities-based programme catered to their individual needs within their home and their community. We believe a happy, engaging and proactive approach will help individuals to develop the independent living skills that will enable them to boost their self-esteem, confidence and quality of life; whilst also helping them to progress and hopefully move on to more independent living.

26/09/2025

We’re Hiring Support Workers in Derbyshire!

Full-time - days and nights

At Godfrey Care, we’re driving innovation in specialist residential care and transforming the lives of adults with learning disabilities and complex, high acuity needs.

At our Waverley House service in Tibshelf and our Dorset House service in Brimington, we’re looking for experienced Support Workers to help empower individuals to build independence, develop life skills, connect with their communities and enjoy a better quality of life. As part of our dedicated teams, you'll support daily living, provide emotional support and companionship, implement positive behaviour strategies and encourage participation in meaningful activities.

What we offer:

✔ Competitive pay: £24,497–£34,296
✔ Career progression & professional development
✔ Wide-ranging colleague benefits
✔ A rewarding role with a lasting positive impact
✔ A modern, purpose-built environment
✔ A supportive, values-driven team

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in complex care (residential or supported living)
• Knowledge of care protocols & medication administration
• Excellent communication skills
• Compassion, resilience and a true passion for care

If you’re ready to make a real difference in people’s lives, this is an outstanding opportunity.

Apply today and be part of something life-changing! 👇

Dorset House: https://uk.indeed.com/cmp/Godfrey-Care/jobs?jk=e5a1dc37c045c6ae&start=0

Waverley House: https://uk.indeed.com/cmp/Godfrey-Care/jobs?jk=daa0d593a150accf&start=0

23/09/2025

Celebrating Our Team Members of the Month!

At Godfrey Care, our people are the heartbeat of everything we do. Every month we’re proud to celebrate outstanding colleagues who have truly embodied our values through their innovation, resilience and inclusive approach.

Amelia Killion and Domini Jackson received recognition cards and a One4all gift voucher as our latest Team Members of the Month, based on the nominations of their colleagues.

Amelia, a Team Leader at our Field House service, has an unwavering passion and drive which shines through in everything she does. She ensures that the people we support actively lead their own journeys. Amelia goes above and beyond to create meaningful opportunities that align with their goals and aspirations, encouraging independence and inclusion.

Domini Jackson, a Support Worker at The Meadows, has shown incredible creativity and care in her role. She continually seeks new ways to entertain and engage the people we support. Always encouraging active participation, she brings fun, warmth, and innovation to everyday life at The Meadows. Her thoughtful approach helps the people we support to feel included, valued, and empowered. Most recently she organised a cookie baking day which was a huge success!

Amelia and Domini are shining examples of what it means to live our values every day, building futures together. We are proud and grateful to have you on our team!

22/09/2025

Each year, Godfrey Care’s Ashby House service in Burton-on-Trent organises a summer holiday for two of the people we support. JL and MT both look forward to an annual adventure, and both love the sounds, sights and sea air of a coastal resort.

This year, the two friends decided to take a trip together and picked Porthcawl in South Wales as their destination. JL and MT were delighted with their choice, taking an instant liking to the lively seaside town and its many attractions.

The Ashby House support team booked a picturesque caravan park which provided the perfect base for exploring the area. Porthcawl’s funfair and arcade were the most eagerly anticipated items on the itinerary, and they certainly lived up to expectations! JL showed off his skills behind the wheel with a session on the dodgems while MT got immersed in VR gaming. In the evenings, JL and MT swapped the dodgems for the disco and showed off some impressive moves on the dancefloor.

Natalia Bloor, Service Manager at Ashby House, said:

“It was great to see JL and MT enjoying a holiday together – it’s really strengthened their friendship, and JL is already getting excited about the next trip! The Ashby House team did a fantastic job planning, organising and supporting everything. We’re already thinking about the next holiday and we can’t wait to see what JL and MT decide to do!

16/09/2025

Join us tomorrow for our Recruitment Open Day!
17th September, 10am–3 pm
Waverley House, Waverley Street, Alfreton DE55 5PS

If you’re an experienced Support Worker in Derbyshire looking to take the next exciting step in your career, you could discover the perfect opportunity at our upcoming Open Day at Waverley House in Alfreton!

This brand-new, purpose-built service is exceptional in every way, from the bespoke design and enhanced specification to the multidisciplinary support we provide for each individual.

As a member of our service team, you’ll collaborate with our team of clinical experts to deliver life-changing support for individuals with complex, high acuity needs. Your work will focus on inclusion, innovation and empowerment, supporting people to increase their independence, build social connections and make their voice heard in every decision.

At Godfrey Care, you’ll be part of a quality-led, values-driven organisation which offers competitive salaries, wide ranging benefits and opportunities for long-term career progression.

If you have experience in complex care, we’d love to talk to you at our Open Day!

If you can’t make the event, you can find out more about the roles at Waverley House by contacting our recruitment team at recruitment@godfreycare.co.uk

15/09/2025

Latest team news!

We’re delighted to introduce two fantastic new colleagues bringing their energy, experience, and dedication to our work in building futures together.

Courtney Weir has been appointed as Deputy Manager for our Supported Living services. Courtney began her career in care in 2016 through an apprenticeship and has grown steadily ever since – from Support Worker to Team Leader, and now Deputy Manager. With nine years of experience in services supporting individuals with complex and challenging needs, Courtney brings compassion, knowledge, and strong leadership to her new role.

Also joining us this month is Lorna Finegan, Regional Manager for our Central division. With 16 years of experience across the social care sector, Lorna has developed her career from Support Worker through to Regional Manager, gaining a wealth of insight at every stage. In her previous role, she had seven very successful years overseeing a range of services, providing leadership to eight Registered Managers and around 350 colleagues.

Qualified to Level 5 in Health and Social Care and with an additional Operations Management qualification, Lorna brings both expertise and a passion for person-centred care. Known for her integrity, calm leadership, and commitment to quality, she will play an inspiring role in supporting our teams and ensuring the best possible outcomes for the people we support.

We’re thrilled to welcome two highly impressive individuals into these key positions. Their career journeys highlight the excellent progression opportunities within our sector, where talent, compassion, and commitment are recognised and rewarded. We’re confident that Courtney and Lorna will make a real difference as we continue building futures together – welcome to the team!

10/09/2025

Recruitment Open Day
Experienced Support Workers required
📅 Wednesday 17th September, 10 am–3 pm
📍 Waverley House, Waverley Street, Alfreton DE55 5PS

If you’re a dedicated Support Worker with experience in complex care, we’d love to meet you at our Open Day!

Waverley House is a purpose-built service like no other, where exceptional design meets exceptional care. Every detail has been created to support individuals with the most complex needs, offering a calm, empowering environment.

Here, your work will have a truly transformative impact, helping people develop life skills, build independence, and connect with their communities.

Come along to:
• Explore a unique, purpose-built environment
• See how innovative design and care come together
• Meet the team delivering life-changing support

We’re looking for:
✅ Experience in complex care
✅ A passion to make a real difference
✅ An inclusive, resilient and innovative mindset

Let’s build futures - together.

The role offers competitive rates of pay with wide-ranging benefits and excellent opportunities for career progression.

To find out more and register your interest, contact our recruitment team at recruitment@godfreycare.co.uk

04/09/2025

Godfrey Care are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for two awards at this year’s prestigious LaingBuisson Awards 2025 which highlight the brightest and best in the care sector!

We’ve been named as a finalist in the Excellence in Specialist Care and Excellence in Supported Living categories. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony taking place on 20th November 2025 at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London.

Godfrey Care Co-CEO, Hayder Atia, said:

“The LaingBuisson Awards celebrate organisations that establish new benchmarks of excellence in the care sector. Being shortlisted for two awards is a huge achievement and well-deserved recognition for the passion, commitment and skill of our incredible teams. Thank you to all our amazing colleagues for their vital work in supporting and maintaining the exceptional standards that made these nominations possible.”

03/09/2025

We’ve been highlighted as successful co-production in action!

Godfrey Care were delighted to discover that our commitment to co-production has been featured in the 2025 Spring Survey report published by Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS), highlighting one of our services as a powerful example of truly collaborative adult social care.

Our featured case study involves co-designing a bespoke residential environment in partnership with Derbyshire County Council, the Integrated Care Board, social workers, our PBS team, and most importantly, the individual and their family.

In the report, Derbyshire County Council described the project:

“The team around Lesley* have been actively engaged in designing and building a home that is right for them. We have developed a sound understanding of what good looks like and have built a culture that embeds the values of co-production. Starting with a sensory assessment, the floor plans of Lesley’s home have been designed by their family, current and future provider, health and social care. The family have shared they have ‘felt empowered from the very beginning’, that ‘every single person is valued’ and it’s the cumulation ‘of so many people adding their bits in that make the whole’. We know that the more engaged people can be with the commissioning process, the higher the satisfaction rates are with the services that are provided.”

The words that Godfrey Care are most pleased to hear came from the parents:

“It’s great that [Lesley’s] case study has been used and really shows the importance of co-production. We feel very privileged to be working alongside some very passionate people who have our son’s best interest at heart. It means so much that everyone is working together to provide [Lesley] with a great environment.”

This recognition reinforces our belief: true co-production empowers the people we support and transforms lives. At Godfrey Care, we’re dedicated to the principles of co-production as we continue building futures together.

Find out more about the report on our website:
https://godfreycare.co.uk/2025/08/godfrey-cares-co-production-highlighted-by-the-adass-2025-spring-survey/

*the individual’s name was changed for the report.

02/09/2025

Summer wouldn’t be summer without a trip to the seaside. It’s a sentiment heartily endorsed by CN, who lives at our Field House service in Burton-on-Trent. He recently expressed his love of the coast, so the service team responded by organising a fun-filled holiday in Skegness!

The sea air, friendly atmosphere, and classic British charm made Skeggy the perfect destination for a sun-soaked getaway. CN explored the town’s many attractions, testing his skills on the arcade games in the pier and taking a dodgem for a spin before heading to the beach to collect shells, paddle in the sea and enjoy the sand between his toes. A renowned truck enthusiast, CN also found time to admire some impressive HGVs parked near the town centre!

The daytime activities worked up a healthy appetite for a fish and chips dinner followed by some wonderful evening entertainment, including live music, quizzes, bingo and dancing. CN lit up the stage with a joyful karaoke performance!

Olivia Nixon, Service Manager at Field House, said:

“We were delighted to see CN loving his holiday so much. As well as being a fun break, it was an experience that did wonders for his confidence and enabled him to build friendships. A huge thank you to our amazing team at Field House for making it all possible. Everyone came home with happy hearts and memories to treasure.”

27/08/2025

There’s something magical about a canal boat trip on a cloudless summer day. The gentle hum of the engine, the sparkle of sunlight on the water, and the time and space to take in the ever-changing scenery as you glide alongside the towpath.

For those with sensory needs, the calm pace, fresh air and natural surroundings can be soothing and rewarding. MR, who lives at our Ash Tree House service in Burton-on-Trent, benefited from that experience when the support team organised a relaxing narrowboat journey on the Trent & Mersey Canal.

MR was in a playful mood when the boat left the marina, clearly relishing the opportunity for a leisurely afternoon on the water. The journey was blessed with glorious weather as MR and the support team soaked up the rays and watched the ducks paddle past.

Well done to Ash Tree House for organising such a fun outing – you really pushed the boat out!

26/08/2025

Our Team Members of the Month!

At Godfrey Care, being Inclusive, Resilient, and Innovative are at the heart of our work. Each month, we’re proud to recognise three outstanding team members who truly embody these values, based on the nominations of their colleagues.

Inclusive – Madihah Mahmood

Acting Team Leader at Station House in Rolleston on Dove, Madihah’s thoughtful and compassionate approach shone through recently when attending the birthday party of one of the people we support at Field House, our nearby service in Burton-on-Trent. A Field House colleague emailed to praise Madihah for her attentiveness to individuals’ needs, engaging warmly with everyone she met, and ensuring all felt included and valued. A fantastic example of our teams supporting each other across services and showing their appreciation for a colleague’s excellence!

Resilient – Tracie McGivern

Since joining us in January as Administrator at our Head Office, Tracie has become the very definition of resilience. Whether it’s juggling multiple roles, solving problems under pressure, or staying steps ahead of the game, she handles it all with calm, capability, and a smile. Her can-do attitude and commitment to supporting teams across the organisation are truly appreciated.

Innovative – Lucy Hunt

An experienced PBS Clinical Practitioner, Lucy has played a key role in shaping two new services, stepping confidently into unfamiliar territory and always bringing fresh ideas to the table. From independently conducting assessments to actively engaging with families and multidisciplinary teams, Lucy’s dedication to improving the lives of those we support is inspiring. Her input makes a huge difference to our person-centred support.

A huge thank you and well done to Madihah, Tracie, and Lucy – qualities like yours are what make Godfrey Care so special as we continue building futures together.

Thank you also to all our colleagues for their amazing work in the past month – please keep the nominations coming for next month!

21/08/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who attended yesterday’s Open Day at Waverley House in Alfreton!

It was wonderful to hear such positive feedback from families and care professionals about this new specialist residential service providing six self-contained living spaces for young people with complex, high acuity needs.

We’re incredibly proud of the collective achievement at Waverley House - the realisation of months of co-production between all parties involved in the provision of care, including families, Derbyshire County Council, the Integrated Care Board, social workers, case managers, current care providers, Godfrey Care’s multidisciplinary team and our senior leadership team.

We will soon be welcoming our first arrivals at Waverley House as we prepare transitions for individuals whose homes have been tailored to meet their specific needs. From day one, their families attended regular site visits and offered vital insights that directly influenced key design decisions. Their lived experience with their loved ones shaped a setting truly built around the people who will call it home. This collaborative project stands as a testament to Godfrey Care’s belief in building futures together.

If you couldn’t attend our Open Day, we’d be delighted to welcome you for a personal visit for a look around. To arrange an appointment to view, please email Hayley.Morgan@godfreycare.co.uk

Address

Burton Upon Trent
DE130NN

Telephone

+441283619997

Website

http://www.godfreycare.co.uk/

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