Leaf Complex Care

09/10/2026

Daily care records tell someone’s story. The language we use matters, especially when that person may one day return to those records to make sense of their experiences.

In our blog, co-written with Georgina (George) Rickard, Practice Lead and Specialist Clinical Practitioner, we explore how trauma-informed practice shapes everyday support.

That includes recording the context behind a difficult moment, explaining how we offered support, and recognising the person’s strengths alongside their struggles.

It also means taking time to build safety and trust, adapting to communication and sensory needs, and recognising that recovery moves at a different pace for everyone.

Compassion should be visible in the support we provide and the words we leave behind.

📖 Read through the carousel and explore Georgina’s insights in the full blog.

https://leafcare.co.uk/in-the-heart-of-care/trauma-informed-practice/

11/09/2026

📢We’re hiring: Healthcare Assistant – Waking Nights

📍Wandsworth

We’re looking for a compassionate, energetic Healthcare Assistant to support a young autistic man to live independently and enjoy an active lifestyle.

The role may involve long walks, gardening and a range of physical and social activities based around his interests.

Please note:

- A high level of physical fitness is essential, including the ability to walk, or run if needed, at least 8 km per day at a fast pace.
- Applicants must be non-smokers for health reasons.
- Being a driver would be advantageous.

At Leaf Complex Care, our work is guided by compassion, impact and community. We’re looking for someone who shares these values and can provide flexible, creative and truly person-centred support.

👉Apply today or get in touch to learn more:

https://leafcare.co.uk/job-ad/healthcare-assistant-3/

04/09/2026

🌱People change, and the support around them should be able to change too.

In health and social care, needs are rarely static. Someone may need more support during a difficult period, a transition or a crisis. At another point, the goal may be to step support down and create more space for independence, confidence and choice.

Flexible support means responding to the person in front of us, rather than expecting them to fit a fixed model or package.

Because the right support isn’t always about doing more.

Sometimes, it’s about knowing when to adapt, when to step in and when to step back.💚

👉If you’re looking for flexible support that can adapt as someone’s needs change, speak to our team.

https://leafcare.co.uk/referrals-and-admissions/

01/09/2026

🌱Our latest blog, co-written and reviewed by our PBS Lead Practitioner, Darren Moyle, explores how Positive Behaviour Support can be applied across different populations, needs and settings.

While the principles of PBS remain consistent, how they are applied should always reflect the person – their communication, sensory needs, health, relationships, environment and life experiences.

The blog looks at how PBS can adapt across different life stages and settings, and why approaches need to evolve as people’s needs and circumstances change.

Because effective PBS isn’t about fitting someone into a set approach. It’s about understanding what matters to them and shaping support around their life. 💚

👉 Read the full blog: https://leafcare.co.uk/in-the-heart-of-care/applying-pbs-across-diverse-populations-needs-and-setting/

Darren Moyle is a PBS Lead Practitioner with more than 30 years’ experience in education and support services for people with learning disabilities. He has practised Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) for over 18 years and has extensive experience supporting autistic and neurodivergent children and ...

21/08/2026

💚What does it feel like to join Leaf Complex Care?

For Mark, joining our Somerset team has been a positive experience, with clear communication, practical training and support throughout his recruitment journey.

From understanding what was needed to become compliant and active, to completing training relevant to his role, Mark shared that he felt supported and respected by both our recruitment and training teams.

We’re delighted to welcome Mark to Leaf Somerset and even more pleased to hear that he’s starting his journey with us feeling informed, prepared and supported.

Thank you, Mark, for sharing your experience, and welcome to the team!🌿

And thank you Zaharija Geleva for supporting Mark throughout his recruitment journey and helping make his experience such a positive one.

Explore our open job positions here: https://leafcare.co.uk/jobs/

19/08/2026

🌱Training should never be something we simply complete and move on from.

In health and social care, training gives people the knowledge, skills and confidence to respond well when it matters most, whether that’s during an emergency, when someone is distressed, or in the everyday decisions that shape the quality of support.

For us, the real value of training is what happens afterwards.

Are people more confident?
Are teams working more consistently?
Are we making better decisions?
And most importantly, is the person receiving better support?

That’s the difference between attending training and putting learning into practice.
Because the outcome isn’t the certificate.

It’s safer, more confident and more consistent care for the people we support.💚

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11/08/2026

💚Moving from hospital into community-based care requires careful planning, consistency and the right support around the person.

Our Bridging Support is designed to support this transition, bringing multidisciplinary expertise into the process before, during and after the move.

In our latest blog, co-produced with Darren Moyle, PBS Lead Practitioner, we explore how multidisciplinary teams can work together to support safer, more sustainable transitions.

By working collaboratively with the person, commissioners, families and professionals involved in their care, we can build a shared understanding of their needs, communication, risks, preferences and goals.

The article explores the importance of early planning, Positive Behaviour Support, shared risk management and continuity throughout the transition, as well as how we can look beyond avoiding readmission and consider outcomes such as greater independence, choice and quality of life.

🌿Read the full blog to learn more about our approach to Bridging Support:

https://leafcare.co.uk/blog/how-multidisciplinary-teams-support-complex-care-transitions/

Learn how multidisciplinary teams support complex care transitions with coordinated planning, clear communication, and the right support at every stage.

10/08/2026

⏱️When a placement is at risk of breakdown, understanding what’s happening is just as important as responding quickly.

Periods of crisis can be incredibly challenging for the person, their family and the professionals supporting them. But a placement reaching a difficult point doesn’t mean we should stop looking at what can be done differently.

We work closely with commissioners and wider multidisciplinary teams to understand the individual’s needs, identify risks and explore the factors contributing to the current situation.

Our focus isn’t simply on managing the immediate crisis. It’s about creating the right support around the person to help restore stability and work towards more sustainable, long-term outcomes.

⏱️When a situation is urgent, being able to respond quickly matters. For urgent and complex referrals, support can be mobilised in as little as two hours where circumstances allow.

🌿If you have an urgent or complex referral you’d like to discuss, our Referrals & Admissions team is here to help:

https://leafcare.co.uk/referrals-and-admissions/

06/08/2026

💚Jack's journey is a wonderful example of what can happen when support is built around the person.

After spending 18 months moving between temporary homes, Jack now has the stability to focus on what matters most to him: enjoying life. Today, his days are filled with trips to the beach, swimming, time outdoors and moments shared with family.

One of the milestones we're especially proud of is seeing Jack return to swimming. Through careful planning, positive risk-taking and the right support, something that had once been out of reach became possible again.
His journey continues, with new goals, new opportunities and every reason to look forward to what's next.

We believe great support is about more than meeting needs. It's about helping people build confidence, embrace new opportunities and live lives that are meaningful to them.

🌿Read more about Jack's journey in our case study: https://leafcare.co.uk/clients-impact-stories/jacks-care-journey-why-positive-risk-taking-matters-in-care/

05/08/2026

😊Seeing smiles like this says it all. Jacob recently enjoyed a week's holiday with his support team, an important milestone that reflects the progress he's made and the opportunities now open to him.

As he prepares to move into his own home with support, experiences like these are helping him build the confidence, independence and skills for this exciting next chapter.

We're so proud of everything he's achieving. 💚

https://leafcare.co.uk/empowering-jacobs-journey-the-importance-of-holistic-and-person-centred-care/