The Opening of Orchid House
🏡 Orchid House Opening Soon! 🌷We’re proud to share the exciting news that p . . .
Orchid House
About Orchid House
Set to open in July, Orchid House is the latest specialist home from Footsteps to Futures, designed to provide high-quality, one-to-one care for a young person with complex needs. Located in Nottinghamshire on a new-build estate that still benefits from a quiet, semi-rural setting, Orchid House offers a perfect balance of calm surroundings and good transport links.
Orchid House is a solo provision, welcoming any gender aged 7–18. The home is tailored for children and young people who may present with complex and challenging behaviours, and is open to referrals from a wide range of backgrounds. With 2:1 staffing provided 24/7, every aspect of care is personalised, consistent, and emotionally supportive.
The property has been thoughtfully designed to be both modern and homely. It features a spacious lounge, a contemporary kitchen diner, and a quaint back garden — featuring an annex. The entire environment promotes a sense of calm, safety, and belonging.
At Orchid House, the focus is on building trust, providing emotional stability, and helping young people to develop their social and emotional intelligence. The home is staffed by a committed, skilled, and knowledgeable team who are passionate about meeting each young person’s unique needs through a genuinely therapeutic approach.
From the very first day, Orchid House is being developed with care, warmth, and high standards in mind — to offer a safe space where a young person can feel welcomed, supported, and given the opportunity to grow.
We’re excited to open this new chapter and, as always, we are looking to welcome friendly and passionate individuals who want to be part of something meaningful — helping young people find their voice and their future.
At Orchid House:
- A Home for solo provision
- Any Gender
- Specialist staff working with younger children in emotional and behavioural difficulties
- High quality care from an experienced team
- Access to bespoke psychological services
Meet our Registered Manager
Hi, I’m Thom, the Registered Manager of Garden House.
I joined Footsteps to Futures in early 2019 and have periodically worked at Holly Lodge alongside its sister homes. After successfully supporting a sister home as Deputy Manager, I returned to Holly Lodge as Manager in 2021.
My experience of assisting management teams in developing the homes ethos as well as inducting and supporting new staff members is an aspect of the role I really enjoy. My aim is to run a home that meets the needs of all children that reside with us, but also promote their rights, independence, and differences. To ensure every day brings new experiences, laughter and the opportunity to learn and grow.
Previous to being a RM I worked with young adults in a semi secure setting as well as being a foster carer. These experiences gave me the knowledge, skills and understanding of the challenges that come hand in hand with supporting vulnerable children and the passion to make a positive difference in their lives.
Thom
Registered Manager at Orchid House - Coming Soon!
Ofsted Report
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