The croft

The Croft

The Croft is a three-bedroom property in a rural setting designed for 1:1 care for three children.

“A beautiful home in a peaceful rural village on the Nottinghamshire-Leicestershire border, ideal for young people.”

Member of staff at NCC

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The Croft

The Croft is a 3 bed home in a rural location, offering a calm and safe place for up to three young people.

The Croft have an amazing and diverse staff team, that are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment, where young people can invest and feel like they belong. The home opened in August 2024, and in a recent inspection and been deemed "good" in all areas. We aim to provide consistent and supportive care to all young people and do this a a therapeutic and genuinely caring way.

At The Croft:

  • Stunning rural home for up to three children
  • Mixed 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 the team

Hi I’m Zoe, the Registered Manager of The Croft.

I joined the company in 2023. I have worked within the care sector since leaving school and started by journey as a residential care worker in 2010.

I started as a very green RCW and have worked my way up through the progressions of the role, to senior, deputy, trainee manager and then registered manager. I always knew I wanted to be a Manager, and I really do pinch myself sometimes that I am in this position, it is a privilege.

Its a challenging but rewarding role. You need to have the passion and drive to want to make a difference and improve children and young people's lives and futures. I feel incredibly lucky to work with such amazing people, teams and children.

The team in my home is equally driven, and the commitment they make to children and each other inspires me every single day. Our job is to build relationships with everyone we meet, strive to achieve positive outcomes and wherever possible improve service delivery. This is the heart of everything we do, and what keeps us motivated.

I love being part of Footsteps to futures, they are warm, supportive and driven to be the best they can be. The atmosphere in the home is relaxed and very much a family feel, where my dog Hector often joins us too! We thrive on the normalities of everyday interactions and without a doubt, this is a family. There is genuine love in our home.

Zoe

Zoe

Registered Manager

Ofsted Report

Read our latest Ofsted report for The Croft . For more information, please contact our Head Office on 0115 8417267 or by emailing [email protected]

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We proudly support The Harley Jae Trust to help all children have a better future.

Footsteps to Futures are a proud partner of The Harley Jae Trust Children’s Charity; supporting children with life limiting conditions and their families both in the hospital and in the community.

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