Support'ed
Compassionate Support,
Meaningful Education
Support'ed is a professional, person-centred organisation, based in the South West of England who are committed to the support and education of individuals with learning disabilities and complex histories
Make a Referral
Support and Outreach Referral
Please contact us using one of the methods below to make a referral for Support and Outreach
Education Referral
Please download the referral form below and submit a completed copy to [email protected]
About Us
Who we are and what we do
Support’ed believe in community. Our growth and development has been born out of a passion to provide services rooted in the key values of respect, trust, transparency, citizenship and togetherness.
All our services use a relationship based model of support. Support'ed view the development of 'real and meaningful relationships' as a strategic and powerful resource. People are kept safe by being in relationships with people who care deeply about them.
Central to this relational commitment is a comprehensive understanding of attachment and actions informed by this understanding. This belief is fluid throughout all aspects of the organisation and at every level.
Over 70 Years of Experience
Our Directors have over 70 years combined experience. So you can have peace of mind knowing that we are well led.
Rated Outstanding By CQC
In the latest review of Support'ed by the Care Quality Commission, Support'ed received an overall rating of Outstanding.
A Proud Member of LDE
Learning Disability England exists to make life better for and with people with Learning Disabilities and their families.
Driving Up Quality
Drive up quality aims to create and build a passion in the learning disability sector to provide high quality, values-led services.
Restraint Reduction Network
The Restraint Reduction Network aims to reduce the over-reliance on restraints used when supporting vulnerable people.
A Proud Member of LDE
Learning Disability England exists to make life better for and with people with Learning Disabilities and their families.
Meet our Teams
We're confident that our teams can cater to your needs
Our Directors
Morna Boulbin
Director
Tim George
Director of Into Education
Robin Vacquier
Director
Morna Boulbin
Director
Tim George
Director of Into Education
Robin Vacquier
Director
Service Leaders
Holly Chester
Registered Service Manager
James McCoy
Service Lead - Education
Michelle Tucker
Service Development & Quality Assurance Lead
Holly Chester
Registered Service Manager
James McCoy
Service Lead - Education
Michelle Tucker
Service Development & Quality Assurance Lead
Team Leaders
Jean-Francois Boulbin
Team Leader
Matt Farley
Team Leader
Tonia Gonzalez
Education Coordinator
Georgia Hardie
Team Leader
Kevin Huxtable
Team Leader
Natasha Rogers
Senior Team Leader
Gavin Ruston
Team Leader
Jean-Francois Boulbin
Team Leader
Matt Farley
Team Leader
Tonia Gonzalez
Operational Lead - Education
Georgia Hardie
Team Leader
Kevin Huxtable
Team Leader
Natasha Rogers
Senior Team Leader
Gavin Ruston
Team Leader
Support and Outreach
Compassionate Support
Supported Living
Making day-to-day extraordinary
Support’ed believe that individuals with complex histories do best when dedication is given to the design, implementation and sustainability of bespoke individualised community support provision.
When providing intensive 24/7 services we know the importance of developing individualised, holistic services with emphasis on learning through living and a ‘quality of life approach’ evidenced through positive outcomes.
Outreach Support
It's the little things
Our outreach service delivers targeted and tailored support to people in their own homes. Delivering a service that adopts an enabling approach designed to help people live the life they want and achieve their hopes and dreams.
Here's what people are saying about Support and Outreach
"They literally saved us as a family, I didn’t think I was ever going to be able to trust a service again, but I absolutely do"
Anonymous
Plymouth, Devon
"They just seem to get it right. If I sit with a group of staff they all have the same values, it seems to be at the core of everything they do"
Extract From CQC Report 2019
Plymouth, Devon
"They are now able to come home again to visit, I never thought that would happen, I feel so grateful and lucky"
Anonymous
Plymouth, Devon
"They literally saved us as a family, I didn’t think I was ever going to be able to trust a service again, but I absolutely do"
Anonymous
Plymouth, Devon
"They just seem to get it right. If I sit with a group of staff they all have the same values, it seems to be at the core of everything they do"
Extract From CQC Report 2019
Plymouth, Devon
"They are now able to come home again to visit, I never thought that would happen, I feel so grateful and lucky"
Anonymous
Plymouth, Devon
Support'ed Into Education
Meaningful Education
Alternative Education Provision
Bespoke education and learning for life
Over the past 7 years working with young people, we have recognised the fundamental need to help young people develop positive human values.
We work alongside young people to explore and experience the feelings of trust, respect, honesty and humility; whilst providing them the opportunity to think and practice living within the safe professional relationship we build with them. We believe you do not teach these values but instead enable the development of these positive habits, skills and dispositions through role modelling and the person experiencing them first-hand enabling them to live as an active member of the community.
Our Education Areas
Bespoke education and learning for life
We have used our 70 year’s worth of combined multi professional knowledge and experiences within the care and education sector to develop and provide a holistic approach for each young person. This enables us to engage with young people from mainstream education but also those with additional needs, this includes ASC, learning difficulties, Attachment, issues ADHD, Trauma and behaviours that cause concern.
For many feeling detached, anxious and disconnected creates isolation and a lack of positive emotional experiences. We work to bridge these barriers and improve a young person's self-esteem and mental wellbeing, by focusing on individual barriers, enabling the young person to have a voice that is heard.
One of the first steps we take is to complete a Support-ed Road Map with the young person providing an opportunity for us to get to know them, find out what makes them tick, and learn about their hopes and dreams.
We then tailor learning to meet their needs and interests. We make learning as fun as possible because people work at their best when they feel relaxed and happy.
Our education team are very experienced and committed to providing the young people the best opportunities and tools to be a successful as they can be.
We also work with families supporting them to find the best ways to support their child. This is an important factor with our success in supporting young people.
Term time data collection is undertaken with each young person in relation to their inner curriculum (their wellbeing, resilience and self-leadership) this enables us to target specific areas of development in the following term.
Developing the inner curriculum with the young person, alongside learning, helps us develop traits in young people which can often be barriers to being successful in many other areas of their life.
Our Education Areas
Bespoke education and learning for life
Once the young person recognises that they are being heard their confidence grows and the next stage of work begins with the use of role modelling and supporting them to explore their inner values. As the young person feels calmer it is important then to create curiosity, which cultivates the desire to learn which we facilitate through every area of their experience with us, using our creativity and fun learning experiences that make sense to the young person. This stage is followed by the young person having some clarity of their learning and then exploring the concept of compassion and how this relates to ourselves.
When we recognise that the young person curiosity to learn is at a stage for them to be open to develop their knowledge our teachers will start to work alongside the school and our valued based development team in creating a programme of learning.
Here's what people are saying about Into Education
"[The Supported Person] is being moved to top set for everything. He is in the top 13 in his whole year for his settling in report and was in the headteachers blog again, we really wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for all the work you did for him, we really can’t thank you enough.”
Family Member
Plymouth, Devon
“Since I’ve worked with Support'ed, I’ve wanted to learn. Your felxibility and the way you talk with us is truly amazing, especially for people with sleep issues like myself ... Even my family noticed the change and think Support’ed are truly amazing.”
Young Person's View
Plymouth, Devon
“Support’ed have enriched my child’s educational journey both socially and emotionally, enabling him to thrive inside a person-centred package ... I can see my child’s growth and knowledge develop within every session, not only in an academic sense but all round.”
Family Member
Plymouth, Devon
"[The Supported Person] is being moved to top set for everything. He is in the top 13 in his whole year for his settling in report and was in the headteachers blog again, we really wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for all the work you did for him, we really can’t thank you enough.”
Family Member
Plymouth, Devon
“Since I’ve worked with Support'ed, I’ve wanted to learn. Your felxibility and the way you talk with us is truly amazing, especially for people with sleep issues like myself ... Even my family noticed the change and think Support’ed are truly amazing.”
Young Person's View
Plymouth, Devon
“Support’ed have enriched my child’s educational journey both socially and emotionally, enabling him to thrive inside a person-centred package ... I can see my child’s growth and knowledge develop within every session, not only in an academic sense but all round.”
Family Member
Plymouth, Devon
Careers
See if you can join the team
If you are kind, compassionate and caring you are the right fit for our organisation. Our employees are chosen for their value base and all receive a full and comprehensive training package that includes mandatory training, core training and bespoke / individualised training. This ensures that all our employees possess the necessary skills to undertake their role in line with our core principles and values.
Our Vacancies
Support and Outreach Vacancies
Sorry, we currently have no vacancies available
Into Education Vacancies
Sorry, we currently have no vacancies available
Support and Education Mentor
Hourly Rate
£8.98 + Sleep-in Allowances
Contracted Hours
Full Time, Part Time or Casual
Key Working Relationships & Roles
- You will be responsible for ensuring that the supported persons Individual Support and Education Plan are adhered to
- You will be representing Support’ed Limited and those they support and should always portray a positive image, exercising the skills of diplomacy, tact and empathy at all times
- You will be expected to work closely with a variety of statutory, voluntary and independent organisations in order to meet the needs of the individual being supported
- You will be expected to communicate effectively with the individual being supported, parents, carers and representatives of commissioning authorities and other organisations
- You will be expected to follow all policies and procedures of Support’ed Limited
- You will be expected to participate in training and/or seminars organised by Support’ed Limited and others i.e. universities, national organisations
Academic or Trade Qualifications
- You will be expected to complete The Care Certificate within the first 12 weeks of your employment
- You will also attend internal & external courses to enable you to gain the necessary knowledge to support the person
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Be flexible with a good work ethic
- Be respectful to your colleges and the people we support
- You will be expected to work closely with a variety of statutory, voluntary and independent organisations in order to meet the needs of the individual being supported
- You will be expected to communicate effectively with the individual being supported, parents, carers and representatives of commissioning authorities and other organisations
- You will be expected to follow all policies and procedures of Support’ed Limited
- You will be expected to participate in training and/or seminars organised by Support’ed Limited and others i.e. universities, national organisations
Support for You
- Support’ed Limited is a learning organisation dedicated to your support and education as well as those it provides support to
- Develop and work within your own Individualised Support & Education Plan (ISEP)
- Experience is not necessary but your willingness to learn is
- You will be expected to exercise individual judgment in recognising when to seek advice/support to enable people we support to fulfil their duties
