Therapeutic Residential Care

Care that builds.
Lives that aspire.

Two specialist homes providing structured, therapeutic residential care for young people aged 12–18 — with a track record built over 20 years.

Ofsted Good iCHA Member Family-run since 2004 PACE-informed practice
20+Years in operation
60+Young people supported
11+Months average stay
1 in 3Stays for over a year
Ofsted registered — Good in all areas
Children's Homes Association member
PACE-informed practice
GDPR compliant
Registered since 2004
Who We Are

A family-run provider with a twenty-year track record

Amicus Care was originally founded in 2004 as Causeway Care Homes. Over two decades, we have supported more than 60 young people, building a reputation for stability, compassion, and outcomes that genuinely last.

In 2023, the service became part of Amicus Residential Care Ltd, continuing under the same experienced leadership team — many of whom have been with the organisation for over ten years.

We are an outcomes-focused team. Commissioners working with us can expect placement stability, transparent reporting, and consistent, therapeutic care grounded in the ASPIRE framework.

The Amicus Care team

Our team at our Christmas party, 2025.

What We Offer

Built around what young people need

Every placement is underpinned by the same four commitments — applied consistently, across both homes, across every shift.

Safe & Structured

Compassionate, consistent staff who provide the stability and routine that young people with complex histories need to settle, grow, and engage.

Therapeutic Approach

PACE principles and trauma-informed care embedded in daily practice, supported by weekly 1:1 therapy with a qualified psychotherapist.

Education & Independence

A strong focus on learning, life skills, and positive relationships — with structured in-house education for young people not yet in school or college.

Community & Confidence

Mentoring, gym membership, and regular community activities help young people build social skills, confidence, and a sense of their own future.

Our Homes

Two homes, one standard of care

Each home is led by an experienced, long-serving management team. Both operate with the same commitment to structured, therapeutic care and placement stability.

Ofsted Good · Opened 2004

The Old Bakery

A warm, family-style home with consistent, long-serving staff and a 2:3 key worker ratio.

Capacity3 young people
Ages12 – 17
OfstedGood
Staffing2 key workers to 3 young people
  • Warm, family-style environment
  • ASPIRE framework embedded in daily life
  • In-house structured education provision
  • Weekly 1:1 psychotherapy integrated into care planning
  • 1:1 mentoring and structured physical activity
0118 915 2114 oldbakery@amicus.care
Ofsted Good · Opened May 2025

Felix House

Modern en-suite accommodation near the River Thames, close to schools, shops, and community amenities.

Capacity4 young people
Ages12 – 18
OfstedGood in all areas
SettingUrban, excellent transport links
  • En-suite bedrooms and modern communal spaces
  • ASPIRE framework embedded in daily life
  • In-house structured education provision
  • Weekly 1:1 psychotherapy integrated into care planning
  • 1:1 mentoring and structured physical activity
0118 915 0623 felix@amicus.care
Our Framework

The ASPIRE Framework

ASPIRE is our signature development and accountability framework, embedded into daily life across both homes. It is not a standalone programme — it is how the placement operates, day to day. Designed to provide the predictable structure, earned progression, and calm adult leadership that reduces placement breakdown and supports long-term outcomes.

01

Predictable Structure

Clear daily routines applied consistently across all staff and shifts — removing the ambiguity that can trigger dysregulation and placement instability.

02

Earned Progression

A transparent rewards system links behaviour and effort to earned privileges. Young people understand clearly what is expected and how progress is made.

03

Calm Adult Leadership

Consistent boundaries and calm adult responses prevent escalation and reinforce a culture of accountability rather than reactive care.

04

Therapeutic Integration

PACE principles and Judith Herman's tri-phasic model guide trauma-informed responses, integrated with structured reflection and 1:1 therapy.

05

Education as Non-Negotiable

Whether in school or in-house, education is embedded in the daily structure and treated as a core requirement of the placement.

06

Outcome Reporting

Progress is monitored and regularly reported to commissioners through structured reviews, providing visibility on behaviour, engagement, and development.

ASPIRE in Practice

A real example

AF arrived presenting with highly heightened behaviour, poor emotional regulation, and significant difficulty managing routine and boundaries. Early placement risk was high.

Through consistent application of the ASPIRE framework — structured routines, explicit expectations, and purposeful physical activity — the picture changed substantially.

Outcomes
  • Now in full-time education
  • Follows a disciplined daily routine independently
  • Training consistently in wrestling
  • Preparing to compete in his first organised boxing match
  • Improved emotional regulation and self-control
  • Sustained engagement with structure — not achievable prior to placement
What Others Say

Trusted by professionals across the sector

"KP is definitely making progress, and equally when the young person takes a step back, the home are excellent at recognising it and putting more support back in place."
Youth Offending Service Caseworker
"Great communication with the network. Great advocacy for young people. Great reports, great attendance in meetings, and a great relationship with the social worker."
Social Worker
"ND has said on a number of occasions that he knows his placement staff care for him and love him. It's clear the staff genuinely care."
Youth Justice Officer
Our People

A team that stays

Staff retention is one of the strongest indicators of placement stability — and it's something we're genuinely proud of. Many members of our team have been with Amicus for over a decade.

Consistency of care is not an aspiration here — it is a structural feature of how we operate. Young people know who will be there tomorrow, and the day after.

Our leadership team brings together deep experience in residential care, therapeutic practice, and safeguarding, providing strong oversight and clear accountability across both homes.

The Amicus Care team

Our team at our Christmas party, 2025.

Our Track Record

Proud to have worked with

We have supported young people placed by local authorities across the South of England and beyond.

Slough Borough Council Reading Borough Council Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead Wokingham Borough Council Surrey County Council West Berkshire Council Bristol City Council Swindon Borough Council Bracknell Forest Council Haringey London Borough Oxfordshire County Council Hampshire County Council West Sussex County Council Buckinghamshire Council
Get in Touch

Make a Referral

To discuss a young person's needs or enquire about current availability, please contact the relevant home directly or reach our referrals team.

All Referral Enquiries referrals@amicus.care

For all new referrals

The Old Bakery 0118 915 2114 oldbakery@amicus.care
Felix House 0118 915 0623 felix@amicus.care