Our Homes

We provide individual homes for both, children with learning disabilities and autism and young people with emotional and challenging behavioural difficulties (EBD).

Welcome
to CARE


Children Assisted in a Real Environment

“We aim to provide a family type environment and a warm, professional caring approach which is centred around the safety and development of the children and young people.”

Children Assisted in a Real Environment Ltd (CARE Ltd) was established in 2003 and specialises in providing residential accommodation for children and young people – with individual homes for both, children with learning disabilities and autism and young people with emotional and challenging behavioural difficulties (EBD)..

Although the services we provide for the children and young people we look after have differing dynamics and service requirements, our philosophy and approach is the same:

A Look Into Care

Services
and standards

“We aim to provide a family type environment and a warm, professional caring approach which is centred around the safety and development of the children and young people.”

Our Team at Real Care

The Team


We have a fully experienced staff team in each location and their knowledge and expertise is our strength, ensuring that the children and young people lead fulfilling, rich and enjoyable lives. We are dedicated, pro-active, supportive…and fun too

Ricky Phelan

Registered Manager, St Benets House

01708 450753


Ricky has a level 5 Diploma in leadership and management with over 18 years’ experience working in the care sector. Ricky is qualified in British Sign Language Level 2 and Level 6 Makaton

Carly Keys

Registered Manager, Robinson House

01708 559338


Carly has over ten years experience of working with young people with autism and learning difficulties, and Level 3 Diploma in Residential Children’s Homes.

Cassandra Ebanks

Registered Manager at Sawadi House

020 7055 3753


Cassandra has over ten years experience of working with young people in the social care sector, Cassandra has a BA in Childhood Studies and Diploma Level 5 in Children and Young People Residential Management

Linda Blakely

Proprietor and Responsible Individual


Linda has over 20 years’ experience in looking after young people in care. Her company has a excellent reputation for providing a caring, homely environment and achieving positive outcomes for the young people.

Shaminder Barn

Deputy Manager at St Benets

01708 450753


With over 8 years’ experience, I have worked passionately within the care sector supporting vulnerable individuals with autism and complex needs, I have a level 5 Diploma in leadership and management. Working with individuals who have autism, ADHD, learning disabilities and challenging behaviours, I have learnt to use different approaches and continue to develop my knowledge and skills. I believe all young people have the potential to thrive given the right care, stability and empowerment.

Mandie Whiteford

Deputy Manager at Robinson House

01708 559 338


I have worked for CARE Ltd. since 2017 and been supported to grow within the organisation from bank support to my current deputy manager role. I have always found joy in supporting young people with learning disabilities and with our therapeutic interventions I enjoy seeing the life progress and positive outcomes made by all our young people. I look forward to moving towards becoming a registered manager within the company in the near future and continuing my professional development.

Shak Hussain

Deputy Manager at Sawadi House

020 7055 3753


I've been working with children, young people and families since 2005 in various settings including youth clubs, schools, outreach and residential childcare. Having worked in residential childcare for the past 13 years, I really enjoy what I do because I get to make a difference to people's lives in a positive way.