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We provide therapeutic living environments for children and young people in care as well as psychological services and training

We are an ambitious company looking to bring pioneering solutions to privately owned children’s homes. Our talented team works together to create a homely and therapeutic environment, focused on achieving the best outcomes for all children and young people who come to live with us. We focus on achieving a high level of operating efficiency, service provision and quality of care in the therapeutic communities we provide for vulnerable young people. We always strive to go above the standards set by Ofsted for children’s homes in line with the Children’s Home Regulations (England) 2015. Services

Careers Opportunities
We’re looking for people to join our close-knit team. We specialise in supporting young people with complex needs, so if you’re calm under pressure, confident and good at communicating, you could be a great addition to our team. From your first day at Footsteps to Futures, you’ll receive the training and guidance you need within a supervised, structured environment. You’ll receive formal training in areas like safeguarding, you’ll learn directly from your manager and peers and you’ll have the opportunity to study towards nationally-recognised, professional qualifications. You’ll work in a residential environment where you’ll see first-hand how your compassion and ability to deal with challenging circumstances improves the quality of life of our young people, supporting them now and preparing them for the future. Send us a message to find out more or call us on 0115 841 7267 for more info.

12/11/2026

Set in beautiful rural locations, our large, characterful homes are designed to feel like home. From the moment a young person walks through the door, they’re welcomed into a warm, calm space, supported by a dedicated team who walk alongside them on their journey toward independence, confidence, and a successful life beyond care. We’re here for children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs, offering warm, personalised care in homes that truly feel like home.

12/11/2026

WE'RE HIRING – CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST 🧠❤️

Salary: £53,000–£57,000 per annum | Full-time | Hybrid Working

Are you a passionate and experienced Clinical Psychologist looking for an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people?

At Footsteps to Futures Ltd, we're looking for a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Psychologist to join our team, supporting our six residential children's homes across Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire.

This is an exciting opportunity to use your clinical expertise to shape and develop a therapeutic approach across our homes, supporting children who have experienced trauma, adversity and disrupted relationships.

What makes this role special?

✨ Provide direct psychological support and evidence-based interventions to children and young people.

✨ Develop and embed trauma-informed and attachment-aware practice across six children's homes.

✨ Support and empower residential teams through training, consultation and reflective practice.

✨ Work alongside managers and care teams to create safe, nurturing and psychologically informed environments.

✨ Influence therapeutic practice across the organisation and make a lasting impact.

What we're looking for:

✔️ A qualified Clinical Psychologist with current HCPC registration.

✔️ Experience working with children and young people with complex emotional and psychological needs.

✔️ Strong knowledge of trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches.

✔️ Experience in psychological assessment, formulation and therapeutic interventions.

✔️ Someone who is compassionate, reflective and passionate about improving outcomes for children.

Experience in residential childcare, CAMHS or other children's services would be particularly valuable.

What's on offer?

💷 £53,000–£57,000 per annum, depending on experience.

⏰ Full-time – 37.5 hours per week.

🏡 Hybrid working – combining home-based work with visits to our six children's homes.

🤝 A supportive team environment.

📚 Opportunities to influence service development and therapeutic practice.

❤️ A genuinely rewarding opportunity to make a difference.

If you're ready to use your clinical knowledge and expertise to help shape brighter futures for children and young people, we'd love to hear from you!

📩 Get in touch or apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
https://footstepstofutures.co.uk/careers/vacancies/clinical-psychologist-full-time-no-sponsorships-available

Footsteps to Futures Ltd – Making a difference, one step at a time.

12/11/2026

WE'RE HIRING! – ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 📢

Are you organised, approachable and great at keeping things running smoothly? We’d love to hear from you!

Footsteps to Futures Ltd is looking for a friendly and organised Administrative Assistant to join our team in Whatton, Nottingham.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive team making a real difference to the lives of children and young people.

📍 Location: Whatton, Nottingham
⏰ Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 9am–3pm)
💷 Pay: £12.71–£14.00 per hour, depending on experience
📅 Contract: Permanent

What will you be doing?
- Providing day-to-day administrative support to our team.
- Coordinating maintenance bookings for our children's homes.
- Helping manage our company fleet vehicles.
- Keeping health & safety records and certificates up to date.
- Supporting recruitment, HR and general office administration.
- Assisting our leadership team and charity.

What we're looking for:
✔️ Excellent organisational and communication skills.
✔️ Confidence using Microsoft Office.
✔️ A friendly, professional and approachable manner.
✔️ Someone who can work independently and as part of a team.
✔️ Previous administration experience is preferred.

What's in it for you?
✨ A welcoming and supportive team.
✨ Training and development opportunities.
✨ 224 hours annual leave (pro rata).
✨ Company pension.
✨ Blue Light Discount Card.
✨ Free on-site parking and other staff benefits.

❤️ Want to be part of a team that makes a difference?

We'd love to hear from you!

📩 Apply now and take the next step in your career.
https://footstepstofutures.co.uk/careers/vacancies/administrative-assistant-school-hours-no-sponsorship-available

Closing date: 20th November 2026

11/11/2026

A little belief can go a long way.

Confidence doesn't happen overnight. It grows through encouragement, patience and having people around who recognise your potential, even when you might struggle to see it yourself.

In residential care, creating opportunities for young people to discover their strengths and achieve things they once thought were out of reach is part of what makes the work so meaningful.

Sometimes, it starts with someone simply saying, “I believe you can.”

10/11/2026

Seeing strengths, not just struggles

When supporting young people, it's important to look beyond the things they find challenging and recognise everything that makes them who they are.

By focusing on what young people do well, we can help build confidence, nurture their individuality and create opportunities for them to discover their potential.

Because young people are so much more than the challenges they face.

💬 What's one strength that deserves more recognition?

09/11/2026

What do you think helps build someone's confidence?

04/11/2026

From scratch to supper!🍝

One of our young people got stuck into making meatballs from scratch for dinner! 👨‍🍳

It’s the little everyday moments that help build confidence, develop life skills and encourage independence — one meal at a time.

03/11/2026

Time for Change Tuesday | Noticing the progress

It's easy to focus on the things that haven't gone to plan. But what about the small steps forward that can so easily go unnoticed?

A young person trying something new, asking for help, making a positive choice or finding the confidence to try again — these moments matter.

In residential care, progress doesn't always happen in big, obvious milestones. Sometimes, it's found in the little things that show growing confidence, trust and independence.

By recognising these moments, we can help young people see just how far they've come. 💙

💬 What small achievement might someone else overlook?

02/11/2026

Mindful Monday | Every Step Counts 🌿

Progress isn't always a straight line, and that's okay.

For young people, growth can look like taking small steps forward, facing setbacks, trying again or finding a different way to reach the same goal.

It's important to remember that a difficult day doesn't erase the progress that's already been made. Sometimes, the biggest achievements are the little things we might otherwise overlook.

This week, let's celebrate the small wins, be patient with the setbacks and remember that every step forward matters — no matter how small.

How do you celebrate the little steps of progress with your young person?

31/10/2026

The Winner Is... Garden House

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to the winner of our FTF Best Dressed Home Halloween Competition! 🏚️🕸️

A massive thank you to everyone who took part and went all out with their spooktacular decorations! 🎃 We’ve loved seeing your creepy creations, haunted houses and Halloween spirit. 🧡🖤

You all made this competition frightfully fantastic! 👻✨

🧡 From everyone at Footsteps to Futures, thank you for getting involved, and congratulations once again to our winner!

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+441158417267

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http://www.footstepstofutures.co.uk/, https://linktr.ee/FootstepsToFutures

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