Our Story
Guiding light care was founded in December 2022. Our vision and focus resolves around offering safe, homely and productive environments for Children in need nationally. Much like a lighthouse guides you in the right direction, we share a combined interest in the development and progression of the young people in our care. Through understanding each child as an individual and employing a bespoke approach to their needs, our aim is to inspire them to shine at their brightest, empower them to make educated decisions, keep themselves and others safe and live healthy lifestyles. Through intervention and collaboration, we support the young people in our care to achieve higher outcomes, develop clear goals and objectives for their futures, exceed milestones and make a positive contribution to all others. All of our services our registered and regulated by Ofsted.
Our Standards
All our homes we operate will strive to maintain the highest standards, This in turn allows for greater outcomes for the young people we care for. We are a professional organisation with a serious intent on achieving positive impact through our work with young people, our success will be determined by the high standards of care we deliver. We aim to ensure all of our services remain steadfast and reliable. Trust is at the root of what we do and integrity is high on our agenda. Lighthouses are able to stand the test of time, by building on existing relationships and becoming an integrated organisation working alongside local authorities we too will weather any storm.
Our Services
Form and Function Come Together
Supporting young people in our registered residential Children's Homes is at the forefront of what we do. As an organisation in it's prime we are currently registering our first service and look forward to opening other's when the time is right. Our current property portfolio spans across the counties of Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes, all in the east of England and conveniently along the M1 corridor.
Portland House
Portland House is our first residential Children's Home, Located in Northamptonshire and named after the well known 'Portland Bill' Lighthouse in picturesque Dorset, England. Portland is registered to care for two young people and is currently operational. To view the homes Statement of Purpose please click below.
Our Values
Our values guide and focus us every day
Integrity
It's important to us that integrity, transparency and honesty form the foundations of everything we do and every decision we make.
Collaboration
Promoting partnership working with associated professionals and adopting a multi-agency approach to the care we provide.
Care
Delivering the highest levels of care to those we look after and those come into contact with our organisation.
Valuing Others
Holding the young people we support, care force and stakeholders in high regard, recognising others contributions and maintaining respect for all.
Safety
Ensuring the highest safety benchmarks are met and encouraging minimal impact through effective risk management.
Achieving Outcomes
Agreeing achievable targets and working together to reach them, utilising an outcomes driven approach.