OUR MISSION
We believe care should go beyond meeting needs, it should create opportunities for success.
We exist to change the way children and young people experience care.
By placing relationships at the centre of everything we do, we create opportunities for children and young people to feel safe, understood and empowered to recognise their strengths, realise their potential and shape futures filled with possibility.
Our mission is not simply to provide care, but to create lasting, positive change that extends far beyond the time they spend with us.
About Cariad Care
Compassion
Resilience
Compassion
We respond with warmth, patience and understanding.
We recognise the impact of trauma and approach every child and young person with empathy, kindness and compassion, creating relationships where they feel safe, valued and understood.
Acceptance
Resilience
Compassion
We accept every child and young person as they are, recognising their unique experiences, views, wishes and feelings without judgement.
By approaching every individual with curiosity and taking the time to understand their story, we create environments where they feel respected, valued and empowered to be themselves.
Resilience
Resilience
Resilience
We support children and young people to build confidence, develop healthy coping strategies and navigate life's challenges.
Through consistency, continuity of care and trusting relationships, we provide the stability and encouragement needed to help them move forward at their own pace.
Integrity
Resilience
Resilience
We act with honesty, transparency and fairness.
Our decisions are guided by ethical practice, accountability and a commitment to doing what is right for every child and young person.
Advocacy
Duty of Care
Duty of Care
We champion the voices, rights and choices of children and young people.
We ensure they are active partners in shaping their own futures, with their views listened to, respected and represented.
Duty of Care
Duty of Care
Duty of Care
Every member of the Cariad Family shares a responsibility to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, professionalism and trauma-informed practice, creating environments where children and young people feel protected, respected and supported. Our duty of care also extends to one another.
We are committed to protecting the wellbeing, r
Every member of the Cariad Family shares a responsibility to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, professionalism and trauma-informed practice, creating environments where children and young people feel protected, respected and supported. Our duty of care also extends to one another.
We are committed to protecting the wellbeing, rights and dignity of our colleagues, fostering a culture where everyone feels safe, valued and supported to provide the highest standard of care.
A Message from Our Leadership Team
Welcome to Cariad, and thank you for taking the time to visit us.
When we came together to build Cariad, we shared a vision of creating something that felt different. We wanted to build an organisation where children and young people are valued, where colleagues feel supported to do their very best work, and where compassion, integrity and high-quality care go hand in hand.
We're continually inspired by the people around us, our children and young people, our colleagues, our families and our partners. Their trust challenges us to keep learning, improving and striving to provide the very best care and support we can.
One of the things we're most proud of is the Cariad Family. Every day, we see the compassion, professionalism and dedication of our colleagues, and the positive difference they make in the lives of the children and young people we support. It reminds us why we do what we do.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Cariad. We hope that as you explore our website, you'll see not only what we do, but the culture we've worked so hard to build one where great care creates opportunities for growth, confidence and brighter futures."
Catherine Griffin - Chief Executive Officer
Tracey Mcnabb - Managing Director