Our Mission Statement
At our children’s home in Aberdeen, we are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for up to three young people, where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
Our approach is rooted in relational practice, where strong, trusting relationships form the foundation of everything we do. We believe that meaningful connections with caring adults help young people feel safe, understood, and confident in themselves and their future.
We are equally dedicated to inclusive practice, ensuring that each young person’s voice is heard, their identity is celebrated, and their unique needs are met with compassion and understanding. We actively promote equality, diversity, and participation in all aspects of daily life.
Through consistent care, positive role modelling, and opportunities for growth, we aim to support young people to build resilience, develop life skills, and achieve their full potential within their home, community, and beyond.
Our Purpose
At Carriag Care we focus on empowering children and young people to enhance their social, emotional, Independence and functional skills, enabling them to acquire coping mechanisms for the future and take steps towards resilience and wellbeing. Supporting and guiding to achieve their goals in life both short and long term.
Our Ethos
Our Ethos is to provide a Relational and Inclusive Practice to all who reside here with a person-centred, nurturing and homely environment.
Our positive care environment is based on developing a sense of well-being: helping children and young people to feel good about themselves by:
● Providing quality care and protection
● Building warm and trusting relationships
● Promoting an appropriate level of self-perception/ self worth
● Ensuring a sense of belonging.
Managing life events: enabling children and young people to respond to both difficulties and opportunities by:
● Enhancing resilience
● Teaching self-management skills
Acquiring social confidence: helping children and young people to make and keep friends by:
● Improving emotional competence
● Developing personal and social responsibility.
