Children's residential care · England & Wales

A safe place to belong and grow

Small, warm homes for children and young people who need extra support. Every young person who comes to us matters — and we make sure they know it.

Open now
Ayla House
Solo placement · Loughborough · Ofsted registered
Opening soon
Codiad Y Blaidd
4-bed home · Swansea · CIW registration in progress
Ayla House is open for referrals. Solo EBD placement in Loughborough — Ofsted registered.
Who we are

Every child deserves a home

We run small residential homes for children and young people aged 6–16. We keep things small so everyone gets the attention they deserve — not just a bed, but a real home.

Whether you're a young person, a parent, or a professional — we're glad you're here.

Young people painting and creating art
Young people hiking at sunset
Creative art activities
Beautiful coastal scenery
Adult and child together outdoors
Join our team

Work that matters

We're looking for warm, dedicated people who care about making a real difference to children's lives. Small teams, real relationships, proper support.

For young people and families

If your child is moving into one of our homes, or you just want to know what life here is like — please get in touch. We'll answer any questions, arrange a visit, or just have a chat. Reach us at info@rootshealth.care

Our homes

Places where young people feel at home

Small, caring homes in England and Wales. Each one is built around the young people who live there.

Questions or referrals: info@rootshealth.care · We respond within one working day.
Queens Park Loughborough
Ayla House
Loughborough, Leicestershire
Open now

Ayla House is a home for one young person at a time. No group living — just a calm, settled space where they can build real trust with a small, consistent team.

Capacity
1 young person
For
EBD
Regulated by
Ofsted
Trauma-informedEBDBehaviour supportExternal tutor supportExternal child psychologist supportFamily contactOther therapies
Fully Ofsted registered and open. Suited to young people for whom group living hasn't worked.
Swansea Bay
Codiad Y Blaidd
Swansea, Wales
Opening soon

Codiad Y Blaidd — Welsh for "Wolf's Rise" — is our four-bed home in Swansea. A warm, welcoming place for young people with a focus on community, connection, and confidence.

Capacity
4 young people
For
Low–moderate needs
Regulated by
CIW (Wales)
Group livingLow acuityStrengths-basedWelsh languageLife skillsFamily links
CIW registration in progress. Expressions of interest welcome.

For young people and families

Moving into a new home is a big thing. If you or your child are coming to one of our homes — reach out. Email info@rootshealth.care

What we do

Support that fits around you

No one-size-fits-all. Every young person gets a plan built around their needs, goals, and life.

A place to call home
A safe, stable place with routines, familiar faces, and space to just be yourself.
Someone to talk to
Therapists and counsellors working alongside our team to support emotional wellbeing.
School and learning
Working with schools, tutors, and alternative provisions for every young person.
Making sense of feelings
Helping young people understand emotions — with patience, never judgement.
Staying connected
Supporting relationships with family and friends, when it's right and safe.
Building a future
From day one, building skills and confidence for independent life.
What drives us

Our values & mission

Why we do this, and the things we won't compromise on.

What we believe

Six things that guide everything

Children come first

Every decision starts with: what's best for this young person?

Relationships are everything

Children heal through safe, trusted relationships. Small teams, consistent people.

Be honest

We're straight with young people, families, and professionals.

Believe in everyone

We hold high hopes for every young person — warmly, patiently.

Keep getting better

We learn from what works and what doesn't. We listen.

Everyone belongs

Everyone deserves to feel safe, valued, and like they belong.

"Every young person who comes to us deserves a place where they're known, valued, and genuinely supported to grow."
— The reason we started Roots
Why we exist

Small homes, done properly

The name Roots is intentional. We want every young person to develop roots — belonging, safety, stability — from which they can grow.

We stay small because small is better. We won't grow faster than we can do things properly.

For professionals

Making a referral

Information for social workers, commissioners, and placing authorities.

Ayla House is open for referrals now

Solo EBD placement in Loughborough. Ofsted registered. Young people aged 6–16. Contact info@rootshealth.care

What to include

Age, care status, key needs, known risks, local authority, and your contact details.

How we respond

Within one working day. Urgent? Say so and we'll prioritise.

Statement of Purpose

Available on request. Email info@rootshealth.care

Codiad Y Blaidd

Four-bed home in Swansea going through CIW registration. Expressions of interest welcome.

Regulation

England — Ofsted

Ayla House. Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015. Roots Healthcare 1 Limited.

Wales — CIW

Codiad Y Blaidd. CIW registration in progress. Roots Healthcare 2 Limited.

Come work with us

Jobs at Roots

We're building a team of warm, committed people who want to do residential care properly.

Open roles

Ayla House

Loughborough, Leicestershire
Registered Manager
Hiring now
You'd be in charge of Ayla House — our solo placement home. You're the one Ofsted holds accountable, and you get to shape what this home feels like every day. Manage a small team, oversee care planning, build strong relationships with families and professionals. Level 5 Diploma (or working towards) and solid residential childcare experience needed.
Salary: Competitive
Deputy Manager
Hiring now
The RM's right hand. Lead shifts, support and develop staff, help with care plans, step up when needed. A brilliant next step if you're experienced in residential care. Level 3 Diploma minimum, ideally working towards Level 5.
Salary: Competitive
Senior Support Worker
Hiring now
Lead shifts, mentor junior staff, shape daily life. A consistent, trusted presence — not a clipboard role. Hands-on residential experience and ideally Level 3 Diploma. Calm under pressure, passionate about young people.
Salary: Competitive
Junior Support Worker
Hiring now
Where great care careers start. Hands-on every day — routines, cooking, activities, education, just being someone they can rely on. No qualifications needed — we'll fund your Level 3 Diploma. If you're warm, reliable, and care about young people, we want you.
Salary: Competitive

Codiad Y Blaidd

Swansea, Wales
Registered Manager
Hiring now
A rare chance to lead a brand new children's home from scratch. Get through CIW registration, recruit the team, shape the culture. Once open, run a four-bed home for young people with low-to-moderate needs. Level 5 Diploma and management experience needed. Welsh language a bonus.
Salary: Competitive
Deputy Manager
Hiring now
Help build Codiad Y Blaidd from the ground up. Recruit the team, shape care approaches, prepare for CIW registration. Once open, lead shifts and step in when the RM is away. Level 3 minimum, working towards Level 5.
Salary: Competitive
Senior Support Worker
Hiring now
Part of the founding team. Lead shifts, support young people, mentor staff, help create the home's culture from day one. Residential experience and ideally Level 3. Know Swansea or speak Welsh? Even better.
Salary: Competitive
Junior Support Worker
Hiring now
Join a brand new home and help make it brilliant. Day-to-day care — cooking, homework, trips, routines — building real relationships. No qualifications needed, we'll fund your Level 3. If you're warm and passionate, we want you.
Salary: Competitive

Don't see your role?

We welcome applications. Send your CV to info@rootshealth.care

Safeguarding: All roles require an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Get in touch

We'd love to hear from you

Whether you're a young person, a parent, a social worker, or a commissioner — just say hello.

Email us

info@rootshealth.care

How quickly we reply

Within one working day. Urgent? Say so.

For young people & families

Always welcome to get in touch.

For professionals

Referrals for Ayla House welcome now. Interest in Codiad Y Blaidd also welcome.

Making a referral?

Include age, care status, key needs, risks, local authority, and your details.

Send us a message
We reply within one working day · info@rootshealth.care