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A Safe Place to Land
A steady, caring home where young people can breathe, settle and feel protected.
Opening Q3 2026
Homes where young people feel seen, safe, and supported to grow...
We create nurturing homes for children and young people across the East Midlands - places where safety is felt, relationships are steadfast, and children are surrounded by unwavering support, warmth, joy, and opportunity to grow into who they are meant to be.
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Homes Planned
Q3
2026 Launch
East Midlands
Based Care
Our Purpose
Homes where children feel safe enough to grow.
We provide nurturing homes for children and young people who need adults they can trust, spaces that feel calm, and relationships that help them feel understood. Our homes offer more than a place to stay; they provide a sense of love and belonging.
Everyday Moments
Play, laughter and being part of something.
A kickabout in the garden, a meal cooked together, a quiet chat after school. The everyday stuff is where trust is built - and where young people get to just be young people.
Routines & Education
Steady rhythms that make learning possible.
Predictable routines - meals together, homework after school, a calm wind-down before bed - help young people feel safe enough to focus. When the day has shape, the brain has space to learn.
We sit alongside young people with their schoolwork, champion their progress with teachers, and nurture the curiosity, confidence and ambition that education depends on.
Community Engagement
Rooted in the community.
Belonging stretches beyond the front door. We help young people find their place in the community around them - volunteering at the local care home, joining clubs, taking part in groups that share their interests and passions.
Giving time to others builds confidence, purpose and a sense of pride - and reminds young people that they have something valuable to offer the world around them.
Nature, Animals & the Outdoors
Fresh air, four legs and the freedom to be a kid.
Long walks, muddy boots, a friendly dog to throw a ball for, a garden to potter in - time spent outdoors and around animals is woven into everyday life with us. It's not a programme or a therapy session, it's just part of growing up well.
Being outside in nature and connecting with animals helps young people feel calmer and more regulated, build confidence and a quiet sense of responsibility, find moments of fun and belonging, and grow trusting relationships at their own pace.
What we do
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Relationships That Matter
Trusted adults who listen, show up consistently and build connection over time.
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Room to Grow
Support for confidence, interests, learning and the everyday joys of childhood.
The STONE Framework
Built around trust, relationships and the joy of being young.
Our values are organised into five core pillars - STONE - reflecting our identity and our commitment to providing a stable foundation from which young people can flourish.
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Safety & Relationships
We build safe, trusting relationships where young people feel understood, free to make mistakes, and able to experience joy, play and belonging.
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Transparency & Integrity
We are honest, open and accountable - building trust through clear, genuine communication and doing what's right, not what's easy.
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Opportunity & Aspiration
We are ambitious for every young person and every team member, championing voices and creating space to try new things, take safe risks and grow.
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Nurture & Compassion
We lead with kindness, empathy and intentional care - holding boundaries in a way that is respectful, consistent and deeply human.
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Equality, Inclusion & Celebration of Difference
We recognise, respect and celebrate the uniqueness of every individual - actively challenging bias and treating difference as a strength.
Coming Q3 2026
Our homes are on the way.
We're preparing to open two exceptional residential care homes. Each provides a safe, welcoming environment where children feel proud to call home - with tailored support, therapeutic care rooted in therapeutic support (ARC; DDP/PACE and House Models of Parenting), and opportunities for education and enrichment.
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Careers
Join our team.
We're always looking for kind, fun and patient adults to join us - in return, you'll be provided with sector-leading benefits, high-quality induction, CPD, qualifications and clear opportunities for career progression.
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Complete and email to joey.shearman@saplingstonecare.co.uk
Current Opportunities
Therapeutic Support Worker; Senior Therapeutic Support Worker; Deputy Manager
Get in touch.
Whether you're a local authority, a social worker, interested in a career or simply interested in learning more about us.
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