Homes and Horizons
Introduction
Homes and Horizons is a unique and innovative partnership between Somerset Council, care providers Homes2Inspire (part of the Shaw Trust) and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust to co-design a brand-new model of care for our most vulnerable looked after children. As a partner in Homes and Horizons, Homes2Inspire currently operates three children’s homes in Somerset
The partnership aims to deliver an innovative blended set of services for children and young people with:
- Residential homes for children across Somerset.
- Specialist foster care provision for children with higher needs.
- A brand-new therapeutic education service on two sites.
This combination means that children and young people who require more in-depth help will have wraparound personalised support, a safe and welcoming home, and tailored education with expert staff experienced in mental health, therapy, and social work.
The voice of children and young people with care experience has been central in Homes and Horizons project. From the initial planning stages, right through to delivery, the stories and issues raised by Somerset children have informed every part of the process.
Your involvement
They say it takes a village to raise a child, and we agree. And we believe that by working together, we can do more than just raise a child – we can change their story.
We are often looking for caring and compassionate people to join us in a number of roles across Somerset, supporting local children and young people who are in care.
If you would like to know more about a high needs foster carer role, visit High needs fostering.
For more information about Homes and Horizons open vacancies, please email careers@homes2inspire.co.uk.
See our current vacancies – Shaw Trust
