Chris Kershaw

Director and Responsible Individual @Restorative Social Care Services

Halifax, GB

Restorative is created from three experienced social care managers’ drive to offer something different to children and young people who come into care. Many providers are not able to offer the services children and young people need for the whole journey, through their transition to independence and beyond. We’re proud to say we can. We offer permanency in care and support through a variety of transitions in all our services. Our trusted approach, developed through years of management and support experience, of getting round the table to discuss and plan each young person’s journey, works; each journey characterised by restorative intervention, a focus on strengths and within a permanency of care. We’re an independent company, proud of the reputation we’ve gained in West Yorkshire and beyond for our excellence in children and young people’s services. But what we’re most proud of is the children and young people themselves and what they go on to achieve.High standards are important to us at Restorative. We’re often told the quality of our residential and supported living settings is surprising. Carefully chosen in safe locations our homes are designed to feel welcoming, comfortable and reassuring. Pleasant surroundings have a part to play in wellbeing and confidence, so we instill this quality approach in every aspect of our care and support. The high standards we achieve and exceed, for a challenging group of children and young people, shows our unwavering commitment to promoting change. From age eight to 25, every child, young person and young adult we work with is supported as the individual they are. Our focus on them and their unique needs develops confidence and resilience. Their care and support are our day-to-day and we do whatever it takes, within our innovative practice, to progress each child and young person closer to their happier, fulfilling, independent life.Restorative now employs over 120 Care Professionals across all services.

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