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Stepping Stones Services

Helping people live fulfilling, independent lives through Personalised Care and Supported Living across Rochdale and beyond. Proudly part of Optimo Care Group.

Stepping Stones helps people live fulfilling, independent lives through personalised care and supported living, proudly part of Optimo Care Group. We specialise in supporting individuals with a range of needs, including learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, complex care requirements, mental health conditions, dual diagnoses, forensic backgrounds, and those transitioning to more independent living. Our services include supported living accommodation and flexible outreach support across Rochdale and the surrounding areas. Every person we support is treated with dignity, respect, and individuality. We take a person-centred approach to care, empowering individuals to make informed choices, pursue their goals, and live life on their terms. Our environments are designed to promote inclusion, confidence, and real personal growth, now and into the future. Our team is responsive, compassionate, and highly attuned to individual needs. Some members are trained in British Sign Language, helping us support people in more inclusive and meaningful ways. By tailoring our staffing to the unique requirements of each person, we provide consistent, person-centred care that empowers individuals to thrive.

17/10/2025

✨ PRIDE Awards 2025 – Employee of the Year

We’re thrilled to announce Levi Cornish, Support Worker at CFT Care, as our Employee of the Year 2025 👏

Levi’s dedication, positivity and leadership have made an outstanding difference across his service. He has been praised for his inclusive approach, creative ideas, and the way he brings people together through meaningful events and activities that promote equality and belonging.

Levi’s passion and professionalism truly reflect the best of Optimo Care Group - a shining example of excellence in action 💙

17/10/2025

✨ PRIDE Awards 2025 – Team Award

Congratulations to the Grove House Team, CFT Care, winners of this year’s Team Award 👏

The Grove House team’s unity, compassion and professionalism shine through in everything they do. Their collaborative approach ensures each person they support receives consistent, person-centred and high-quality care.

Together, they embody the power of teamwork and the true spirit of care 💙

16/10/2025

✨ PRIDE Awards 2025 – Leadership Award

Congratulations to Wayne Hutchinson, PBS Team Leader, CFT Care, winner of this year’s Leadership Award 👏

Wayne leads with purpose, empathy and professionalism, inspiring his team to deliver the highest standards of support. His approachable leadership style and commitment to developing others have built trust, motivation and excellence across his service.

Wayne’s leadership makes a lasting impact, setting the standard for others to follow 💙

15/10/2025

✨ PRIDE Awards 2025 – Team Member Award

We’re proud to celebrate Lyndsey Greenhalgh, Electronic Call Monitoring Administrator, Choices Homecare - winner of this year’s Team Member Award 👏

Lyndsey’s reliability, attention to detail, and willingness to support others have made her an invaluable member of the team. She brings consistency, encouragement, and positivity to her work every day, embodying what teamwork is all about.

Her dedication helps ensure everything runs smoothly - making a real difference behind the scenes 💙

14/10/2025

✨ PRIDE Awards 2025 – Care Newcomer Award

Congratulations to Sherin Mathews, Support Worker at Abbeycare, winner of this year’s Care Newcomer Award 👏

Sherin has made an incredible impact in a short space of time, bringing warmth, empathy and professionalism to her role. Her natural ability to connect with people, combined with her enthusiasm to learn and grow, makes her an exceptional new talent within our organisation.

We can’t wait to see how Sherin continues to shine and inspire those around her 💙

13/10/2025

✨ PRIDE Awards 2025 – Engagement Award

We’re delighted to celebrate Kelly West, Office Support Services, CFT Care - winner of this year’s Engagement Award 👏

Kelly’s positivity and commitment have built stronger connections within her team and across services. Her energy, communication and can-do attitude ensure that every colleague feels included, valued, and supported.

Her passion for creating a collaborative and motivated workplace is what true engagement looks like 💙

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 💙

07/10/2025

Why PRIDE Awards? Because they’re built on our values: Person-Centred, Responsive, Innovation, Delight, and Engagement ✨

At Stepping Stones, these values guide how we support individuals and families, and why we celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond 🧡

👉 Explore our values: optimocare.co.uk/our-values-approach

24/09/2025

Tomorrow it’s time for the Optimo PRIDE Awards 2025! 🏆🌟

A chance to recognise the amazing Stepping Stones team for their passion and commitment to the people and families we support every day 👏

16/09/2025

Trust is everything when it comes to care ♥️

At Stepping Stones, we build strong, lasting relationships with the people we support, and their families feel the difference 💬

From “my son has settled well” to “thank you from the heart”... these words mean the world to us!

Because real care creates real outcomes 💫

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Broadfield House 91 Manchester Road
Rochdale
OL114JG

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://www.steppingstonesservices.co.uk/

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At Stepping Stones we recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of every individual by ensuring that a person centred approach is adopted. We are committed to enabling personal growth now and for the future, giving each person the strongest voice with regards to decision making and lifestyle choices. Our range of supportive services and environments will encourage each individual to fulfil their personal dreams and aspirations. Each individual will be valued and treated with dignity and respect and to be at the centre of , and included in all decisions made about their own life. Achieve and maintain their maximum level of independence with minimum level of support. We offer supported Living accomadation and outreach support for individuals with physical disabilities, sensory impairment , complex care, learning disability, challenging behaviour, dual diagnoses, forensic, mental health, and transition services. We also have male and female staff trained in British sign language. Our staff is employed to meet the needs of the service. Therefore we our more responsive and flexibility to meet services changing needs.

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