Our teams

Orchard House is an Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' home, providing a range of services that make a difference to the lives of children who have severe and complex learning disabilities and their families.

We are a creative team who work hard to give children opportunities to develop to their full potential whilst ensuring they feel safe and have a lot of fun.

Support is tailored to meet individual needs and ranges from clubs and day care to short breaks and full-time care.

Work here is not always easy, but it is rewarding, and every day is different.

Families describe us as:

"a fantastic home, where everyone went way beyond what we were expecting and always with a smile. Orchard House and its staff will stay in our hearts forever"

"incredible, they do so much for us. We would be completely lost without them"

"It was the hardest decision I've ever had to make xxx living at Orchard house full time. But, the best decision I've ever made.!!"

Other professionals describe us as:

"having an open culture with a commitment to person centred working for the young people in their care"

"a thoughtful, enthusiastic and reflective team who were really energising to work with"

For an informal chat and to find out more, please phone Susan Wadey, Registered Manager on 01444 454226.

High Trees is an Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' home. Our home is small and inviting and we look after the individual needs of children with autism and learning disabilities and their families.

The home is ideally located in a lovely area. It features a large, open garden with a patio and is very much a part of the community. We are within easy walking distance of local shops, public transport and many different activities and venues which we regularly enjoy using.

Our dedicated and skilled staff team are keen to ensure that children who stay with us, whether full time or for short breaks, feel at home and feel safe, have many opportunities for both fun and learning and reach their full potential in a range of creative ways.

Working here isn’t always easy and there are challenges. We support each other as a team to overcome these and work closely with many other professionals too. This enables us to continue to provide the high quality of care to our children, in a homely and caring environment.

Some of the things that people say about us:

“High Trees had been so good with X’s move in, there was no one on the team that we could fault, that everyone had been so wonderful and that as a family we are so grateful”

(Feedback from a parent of a child at High Trees.)

“The home was beautiful and had a real sense of quiet calm, family feel and deep care for the children as individuals”

(Feedback from the Director of Children’s Services during a recent visit.)

“There is clear evidence of children engaging in education, building their social and emotional skills, and making progress toward their individual goals. The staff are dedicated, proactive, and ensure that each child receives the care and support they need. Furthermore, the home maintains a strong focus on creating a culture that promotes the welfare and aspirations of young people, empowering them to thrive and develop holistically.”

(A recent comment from the Independent Regulation 44 visitor.)

For an informal chat and to find out more, phone Ben Arnold, Registered Manager on 01293 526501.

Blue Cove is an Ofsted-rated 'Good' 3-bed home and welcomes children between the ages of 12 and 16 years at the time of referral. We offer short-term placements to children at times of crisis or significant change in their lives that typically last between 28 and 90 days.

The children in our care have a range of social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. As such, they are often at risk in the community so our goal is to keep them safe from harm.

We work with partner agencies to find a suitable placement or to support them to reintegrate into their previous or new setting.

Our team support children through building positive relationships and role modelling. Children are encouraged to partake in a range of activities, both in and outdoors to build upon their confidence and resilience.

Blue Cove is a fast-paced, exciting home to work in, providing exceptional care and support for children. We look for passionate individuals with excellent organisational skills who can offer high standards of support to children with a focus on consistency and aspirational outcomes and a 'can do' attitude.

For an informal chat and to find out more phone Theo Barclay, Registered Manager on 01293 536075.

Bright Star is an Ofsted-rated 'Good'  home that provides full-time care and short breaks for children and young people aged between 7 and 18 years with a wide range of additional needs including learning needs, autism and physical disabilities.

We are looking for enthusiastic, fun people to join our team to provide an exceptional level of support to the children in our care. This includes supporting with personal care and daily living skills and promoting a relaxed homely environment full of fun outings and activities where the children can feel safe and be successful in achieving their goals and dreams.

There will be challenges but as a team we work closely together, and alongside other agencies, to ensure these can be overcome and that our children and team are well supported.

For an informal chat and to find out more phone Luke Stevens, Registered Manager on 01903 947643.

Breakwater is an Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' home which offers long-term care for children and young people aged 12 to 17. We work with children and young people who present a range of social, emotional and mental health difficulties due to family breakdown and early childhood trauma.

Children and young people who come to Breakwater are often victims of exploitation, involved in crime and may have experienced a breakdown in education provision. They may also be at risk of becoming homeless and have limited support around them.

We recognise that the transition into adulthood can be challenging. Alongside the main 4-bed house at Breakwater we also offer 2 smaller self-contained flats to support young people who are looking to move into semi-independent living. This promotes emotional and social development alongside practical skills to achieve readiness for the future.

The Breakwater team are trained in a range of interventions to promote independence and support children and young people during this transitional period.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about making a genuine difference to the lives of the children we care for.

For an informal chat and to find out about the career opportunities at Breakwater, phone Eerik Sjostedt on 01273 093071, or email eerik.sjostedt@westsussex.gov.uk.