Our Ethos
At Potteries Care, we provide a nurturing environment for Children & Young People to develop their independence, confidence, step out of their comfort zones and try new things. All whilst they build positive relationships with our Staff Team, peers and the wider community.
Our Ethos is simple - because it is one we honestly believe in.
Our Mission
We aim to empower young individuals to discover their potential and make positive life choices in a safe, supportive setting.
Our aspiration is to emerge as a leading service provider in the UK, characterised by our steadfast commitment to delivering timely and location-appropriate Support Services. We prioritise a child-centered and individualised approach, integrating evidence-based practices into our operational framework.
Central to our mission is our dedication to shaping the futures of the young individuals under our care. We meticulously craft all our services and protocols with holistic, child-centered methodologies, ensuring the dignity, welfare, and support of each young person remain paramount.
Our team members are adept in communication techniques that foster positive
interactions with the young people we serve, cultivating an environment where they feel secure and supported. We maintain transparent communication channels with our proficient, hand selected and highly trained Staff Team, to optimise outcomes.
We are deeply committed to collaborating and working closely with various agencies, local authorities, private providers, Police, and other third-sector support services, tailoring a child-centric approach to meet the unique needs of each young person while upholding the highest standards of care.
At Potteries Care, every service rendered is bespoke and meticulously tailored to address the specific requirements of each young individual. These services undergo comprehensive risk assessment to ensure delivery by a highly trained and motivated team, with Trauma-Informed Care principles at the forefront of their practice.
We are steadfast in our commitment to continuous professional development for all of our Staff, ensuring they stay at the forefront of the best practices and service delivery.
At Potteries Care, we stand by our core principles:
Relationships built on trust, mutual respect, longevity, and value.
Respect, empathy, and dignity extended to all individuals, facilitated by our expert and hand picked Staff Team.
Fulfilment of promises and duty of care without compromise. Along with an unwavering pursuit of excellence in all endeavours.
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Learn & Grow - We nurture and encourage self development, emotional growth and curiosity. This is how we find out more about ourselves, what we want and how we can achieve things. We celebrate all goals and accomplishments - big or small. Because each step matters, when it is leading you to the right path for you.
Independence and Identity - We believe in helping create generations who feel comfortable and confident in their own skin. Having belief in their abilities, who they are and what else is out there for them to experience and learn.
Vision - We want to guide our Young People to create their own vision of how they want their life to be. Not just for the 'now', but for their future. Every door should be open to them and we will endeavor to support their dreams and make them a reality.
Encourage - What is life without encouragement? Life is about self development and finding out more about yourself - what your interests are and how you can make the life you want. Our Staff Team will work closely with all our Young People to help create a safe space, where we listen to them and also encourage them in all areas of life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Potteries Care?
Potteries Care provides a nurturing environment, along with working alongside the placing Local Authority, for Looked After Children & Young People, to develop independence skills and positive relationships. We are 24 hour, 365 day a year company - to ensure that our Young People always have Staff available to help and support them and their needs. We also have an out of hours 'Emergency On Call Service' which operates during the evenings and weekends for if Young People need any extra support during the out of hours working day.
What services do you offer?
We offer Accommodation & Individualised Support Packages, which are based around developing independence and living skills. This also includes positive decision-making, personal growth, building safe and positive relationships, work around self-identity and looking for ways to get back into, or continuing, education. Our service is for Looked After Children and Young People aged 16 -18. In some instances, this can be continued - if, for example, a Home Office decision has not been reached, or we, along with Local Authority, feel the Young Person needs 'Floating Support' after the age of 18, as we do not feel they are ready to move on completely from our service, living safely and independently. All of this will be assessed on an ongoing basis.
Who is on the team?
Our team consists of experienced, hand picked and fully trained professionals. All staff have a full DBS and background check before they become part of the Potteries Care Team. All of our staff are fully dedicated to creating a safe, supportive and nurturing atmosphere for our Children and Young People.
Where are you located?
Our Accommodation Sites are spread out over Staffordshire - currently they are based in Newcastle-Under-Lyme and around Stoke-On-Trent. In the future however, we will be looking into taking on more properties around other nearby areas to Staffordshire.
All our properties are located in safe accessible areas, designed for the well-being of our Children & Young People. All our properties come fully-furnished and are finished to a high standard, with a comfortable and modern style.
Contact us
katy.hughes@potteriescare.com
07835742729
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Registered Service Manager -
Katy Hughes


Registered Company Director -
Edward Dovison
edovison@potteriescare.com
07549478305
