Creating Safe, Nurturing Homes for Children and Young People
At Watermead Care, we provide trauma-informed residential care in warm, family-style homes across the east midlands, helping young people heal and thrive.
About Watermead Care
We are a residential children’s care provider, dedicated to creating trauma-responsive environments where young people can heal from trauma and develop the skills they need to build healthy relationships.
Our Homes
A warm, family-style home for up to 3 children, featuring spacious bedrooms, a bespoke sensory space, and beautiful gardens in a quiet residential area.
A warm, family-style home for up to 3 children, featuring spacious bedrooms, a bespoke sensory space, and beautiful gardens in a quiet residential area.
Our Approach
We use a trauma-responsive, PACE approach (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy) to create healing relationships and help young people develop resilience, self-esteem, and life skills.
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Life at Watermead
“Working at watermead Care Means being pat of family. Every day, I see young people growing in confidence, learning new skills, and discovering their potential. it’s incredibly rewarding to be part of their journey.”
-Sarah Mitchell, Senior Care Worker
Voices of Our Young People
“The staff here really listen and understand. they helped me me believe in myself again and now i’m studing for my GCSEs.”
-Former resident, age 17
“Watermead geve me a real home when i needed it most. The support I received helped me move into independent living with confidence.”
-Care leaver, age 19