Optimum Youth Care’s Ethos

Our ethos is based on the belief that all children and young people should be given the same opportunities in life regardless of their early life experiences, their background, age, or sexuality. We believe all young people should be loved, happy, healthy, safe from harm and able to develop, thrive and fulfil their potential. We achieve this through working systemically, in practice this is child-focused intervention which seeks to make sense of the world through all relationships that the child may have. By extending ourselves and acknowledging our role and influence in the life of the child, we are able to expand our knowledge about the child’s world to make a real difference.

Our Homes offers children and young people a family environment, where they can develop effective and lasting relationships both within the home and the local community.  It is hoped that living within established communities will support young people to develop their social skills and build resilience to support their preparation for transition into independence.

We promote, advocate for and actively encourage our young people to grow in self-confidence, independence, building their skills of effective communication, enlisting their views and supporting their participation to shape their lives, whilst preparing them for the future.

Our primary focus is centred upon our children and young people making progress in all areas of their lives and making a lasting and positive impact.