Residential Care
Pinewood caters for vulnerable children and young people aged from 8 to 16 years old, with the belief that every child really does matter.
We promote a secure and loving environment in our children's residential home.
Who are Pinewood?
The team is highly qualified to manage different behaviours including autism attachment disorders, autism spectrum disorder, eating disorders offensive behaviour, anger-management, ADHD and self-harm.
The Pinewood team works closely with each child or young person to ensure optimal progress that leads to a positive and lasting outcome. Where necessary, we also provide therapy by a trusted, external resource and this is part of each resident’s care package, if applicable.
How we help
Safe & Nurturing Home
The home specifically caters for children and young people with EBD as a primary need however the home will acknowledge that young people will have secondary needs which will differ.
Unlocking Potential
Our mission is to meet the identified needs of each child and young person in our care, thereby helping them to overcome their difficulties, fulfill their potential and achieve the best possible outcomes.
There for Each Other
Our brilliant teams provide substitute parenting for children and young people who experience a range of difficulties.
Pinewood are on a mission to make a lasting and lifelong difference to young adults’ lives.
We aim to provide a positive environment for every child or young person in our care.
Each of our Pinewood services work with:
Fairness
Openess
Integrity
Accountability
…and we expect that from other professionals that we work with too.
Fundamentally Good
We believe it is key to adopt the belief that people are fundamentally good and that unconditional positive regard is the most powerful mechanism for change. Our underpinning philosophy, that all people are doing the best they can to be the best they can be within their own frame of reference, is highlighted within all our support systems and training sessions.
Through our residential placements, our child-centred approach empowers children and families to access a safe and fulfilling future.
For The Future
Attention to detail, outstanding therapeutic programmes, and specialist training for our carers and staff support our aim of improving the self-esteem, confidence, life chances, achievements, and placement stability of every child or young person in our care.
Pinewood wishes to be an employer that reflects the communities in which we live, and to provide positive role models that reflect the diversity of the children we care for.
Equality & Diversity
We have a comprehensive Safer Recruitment Policy and Equality and Diversity Policy. Inclusivity is being considered throughout the development of our new recruitment system, Compass Candidates. This involves removing protected characteristics data before shortlisting is undertaken, to minimise unconscious bias.
Above all, we aim to ensure that all employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organisation, that they are expected to share both internally and externally within every relationship.