Care Givers Ltd

Inspection report for supported accommodation provider: Care Givers Ltd 1 Care Givers Ltd

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Registered provider: Care Givers Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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provider

This supported accommodation service is owned and managed by a private provider.

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The service can accommodate up to 9 children across 3 shared or group living homes that are not limited to accommodating looked-after children and care leavers.

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At the time of inspection, this service was providing supported accommodation for 4 children aged 17.

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A manager has been in post since April 2026 and has submitted their application to register with Ofsted.

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Inspection dates: The inspection was announced on 10 August 2026 and started that day. The inspector was on site from 12 to 13 August 2026.

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Outcome

Consistently strong service delivery leads to typically positive experiences and progress for children. Where improvements are needed, leaders and managers take timely and effective action.

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Outcome

The next inspection will be within approximately 3 years.

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Summary of findings

All the children enjoy living at their homes and are making progress in their personal development. They are all engaged in education or employment.

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Summary of findings

Staff give children guidance to develop their life skills and prepare for independence in adulthood. The children benefit from established relationships with the stable staff team. Inspection report for supported accommodation provider: Care Givers Ltd 2 The homes provide comfortable, well-equipped living environments.

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Summary of findings

Staff are knowledgeable and skilled. Staff gain from the learning opportunities they have been provided with. Leaders and managers are available and supportive, showing a clear commitment to staff development. Inspection report for supported accommodation provider: Care Givers Ltd 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children

Children experience support from a nurturing staff team, whose members know them well. One child said, ‘Carers are really good at listening and very supportive.’ Staff have a strong understanding of the children’s diverse needs, including their cultural and identity needs. Support plans are individualised to the unique needs of each child. Children and staff’s cultural and faith needs are recognised and provided for. A member of staff said, ‘They take into consideration the children’s individual needs. For [child’s name], they have their own fridge as they do not eat meat. Rotas take into account the staff’s religious preferences and accommodate these.

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Overall experiences and progress of children

Children are supported to develop practical living skills, including cooking, budgeting and cleaning. All children can describe the support they receive, which is reflected in their support plans. They acknowledge the progress that they have made. One child has started working and described this with great enthusiasm.

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Overall experiences and progress of children

The children who are attending education and employment, speak positively about their progress and their hopes for the future. All have identified education and career paths that they want to pursue. Staff express their commitment and enthusiasm to enable children to succeed and reach their goals.

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Overall experiences and progress of children

Children are encouraged to develop and maintain hobbies and interests. One child spoke enthusiastically of his kickboxing, which helps to regulate his emotions. Another child spoke of being taken to a cultural dance show, which she greatly enjoyed.

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Overall experiences and progress of children

Children are supported to maintain friendships and relationships, with agreement from the placing authority. Managers are advocating for one child to be provided with a bus pass due to travel costs. This will support them to visit friends who do not live locally.

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Overall experiences and progress of children

Children live in homes that are extremely comfortable and well-equipped. Homes are well maintained and children can request furniture and décor, such as wallpaper and bookcases. One child said the property is ‘cosy and homelike, very beautiful, it doesn’t feel like an institution, more like a hotel’. However, there are no locks on bedroom doors and secure spaces, which does not provide children with enough security. Closed-circuit television is in use in public areas, which has not been discussed and agreed with children.

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How well children are helped and protected

Children say that they feel safe. One child said it is ‘not too strict, not too lenient, a decent structure’. Staff are positive about their roles in supporting children. One member of staff said, ‘I like working with young adults – encouraging them to grow, supporting and showing compassion, to be someone who cares, supports and listens.’ Inspection report for supported accommodation provider: Care Givers Ltd 4 All children have an allocated named worker. However, they know that they can approach any staff member, including managers, for support or to raise concerns at any time. One child said about managers, ‘I can complain to anyone, but I have no complaints.’ The good relationships between children and staff provide children with a sense of stability and safety.

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How well children are helped and protected

Each child has a support plan and risk assessment called ‘My Plan’ where they record their views, wishes and feelings. The plans provide a clear holistic picture of the children’s needs as well as their strengths. Involving children in discussions about risks enables them to explore their role in how these can be reduced.

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How well children are helped and protected

Staff understand each child’s safeguarding needs and the agreed approach should an incident arise. Staff and managers have responded appropriately to incidents, which safeguards children’s welfare.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers

Leaders and managers are positive role models who prioritise children’s needs and ensure that staff feel supported.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers

Leaders and managers demonstrate good oversight of the service and are actively involved with the children. They ensure that all staff, including themselves, receive regular supervision. This supports individual and organisational development. Staff are supported in their training and professional development. Staff are inspired to learn, and a number have undertaken level 3 and level 5 qualifications.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers

Workforce development and retention of staff are strengths of the provision. There are positive and constructive relationships with local authorities. Feedback includes, positive communication, quick referral time to specialist services, high standards of support and strong trusting relationships with children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers

Staff are positive about working for the organisation. They describe strong teamwork and a supportive culture, with highly involved leaders and managers. This provides a stable environment for children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers

Staff who are new to living in the UK are provided opportunities during their induction to learn in a training centre with a training kitchen. This ensures they understand how to use household equipment and gain knowledge of British culture. This increased knowledge improves their ability to support children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers

Leaders and managers are maintaining a clear focus on improving outcomes for children. When there are barriers, they are creative in finding solutions. For example, where a child cannot attend college, they have identified employment. For 2 children, this has had a positive impact on their self-confidence and esteem.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers

Leaders and managers are dedicated individuals who strive to provide high-quality support to children. They are inspirational and provide a positive culture across the service. Inspection report for supported accommodation provider: Care Givers Ltd 5

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that the service is compliant with data protection law, protect young people’s privacy and personal data and inform young people of the use of any surveillance or monitoring equipment and the purpose of its use. The service must gain consent to any monitoring or surveillance by the accommodating authority in writing at the time of placement. (‘Guide to the Supported Accommodation Regulations, including Quality Standards’, page 30)  The registered person should ensure young people are provided with appropriate furniture, such as a lockable cabinet or drawers to securely store personal items, including any personal information. (‘Guide to the Supported Accommodation Regulations, including Quality Standards’, page 30)

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Information about this inspection

Inspectors have looked closely at the experiences and progress of children using the social care common inspection framework. This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000 to assess the effectiveness of the service, how it meets the core functions of the service as set out in legislation, and to consider how well it complies with The Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023. Inspection report for supported accommodation provider: Care Givers Ltd 6

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Supported accommodation provider details

Registered provider: Care Givers Limited

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Supported accommodation provider details

Registered provider address: Unit 11, 1 George Williams, Colchester CO1 2JS

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Supported accommodation provider details

Nominated individual: Clementine Sanyaolu

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Supported accommodation provider details

Email address: Support@caregiversltd.co.uk

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Inspector

Clare Hannah, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for supported accommodation provider: Care Givers Ltd 7 and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children’s social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked- after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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