Our Homes
An overview
Matching the right home to the right young person
We are proud to have five Ofsted-registered solo provisions for young people aged 10–17 across Whitworth and Manchester. Every young person we care for is unique, and so is each of our homes. While all Holden Knight care homes offer solo occupancy, therapeutic care, and 2:1 staffing, each setting brings something different. This guide helps you identify which home best fits the needs of a young person.
| Home Name | Location | Environment & Setting | Best Suited For | Quick Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Ridge | Whitworth, Lancashire | Calm, structured, residential | Young people needing emotional stabilisation and therapeutic care | High-quality solo provision • Access to education & therapy • Strong routines and daily structure |
| Studd Brow | Whitworth, Lancashire | Nurturing, step-down home | Children moving on from secure settings or multiple breakdowns | Peaceful setting • PACE-trained staff • Focus on trust and relationship-building |
| House O'th Hill | Rural Lancashire | Countryside, quiet, rural | Young people needing distance, reflection, or rural calm | Countryside views • Strong therapeutic oversight • Ideal for complex transitions |
| Sanaa House | Manchester | Family-style, homely | Young people in need of warm, nurturing care | Domestic feel • Emphasis on emotional connection • Community engagement encouraged |
| Dahlia House | Collyhurst, Manchester | City access, homely | Young people in or at risk of secure care, complex trauma, high-risk behaviours | Highly therapeutic, trauma-informed support • Full crisis intervention model • Embedded psychological care and clinical oversight |
Location: Whitworth, Lancashire
Setting: Calm, structured, residential
Suited for: Young people needing emotional stabilisation and therapeutic care
Highlights:
- High-quality solo provision
- Access to education & therapy
- Strong routines and daily structure
Location: Whitworth, Lancashire
Setting: Nurturing, step-down home
Suited for: Children moving on from secure settings or multiple breakdowns
Highlights:
- Peaceful setting
- PACE-trained staff
- Focus on trust and relationship-building
Location: Rural Lancashire
Setting: Countryside, quiet, rural
Suited for: Young people needing distance, reflection, or rural calm
Highlights:
- Countryside views
- Strong therapeutic oversight
- Ideal for complex transitions
Location: Manchester
Setting: Family-style, homely
Suited for: Young people in need of warm, nurturing care
Highlights:
- Domestic feel
- Emphasis on emotional connection
- Community engagement encouraged
Location: Collyhurst, Manchester
Setting: City access, homely
Suited for: Young people in or at risk of secure care, complex trauma, high-risk behaviours
Highlights:
- Highly therapeutic, trauma-informed support
- Full crisis intervention model
- Embedded psychological care and clinical oversight
All homes include
Solo placement with 2:1 care
24/7 support from experienced staff
Our unique trauma informed Therapeutic Approach supported by our in house Therapy Service
Education access and enrichment support
Structured routines, placement planning, and keyworker
Collaboration with placing authorities and multi-agency teams
All homes include
Solo placement with 2:1 care
24/7 support from experienced staff
Our unique trauma informed Therapeutic Approach supported by our in house Therapy Service
Education access and enrichment support
Structured routines, placement planning, and keyworker
Collaboration with placing authorities and multi-agency teams
Trauma-Informed, Therapeutic Care
Young people in our homes are supported by carers trained in Trauma Informed Care, delivered through our unique Therapeutic Model. We provide safe, homely environments where young people can feel secure and begin to thrive. Our teams understand the complexities behind challenging behaviour and are trained to support young people during difficult periods.
Trauma-Informed, Therapeutic Care
Young people in our homes are supported by carers trained in Trauma Informed Care, delivered through our unique Therapeutic Model. We provide safe, homely environments where young people can feel secure and begin to thrive. Our teams understand the complexities behind challenging behaviour and are trained to support young people during difficult periods.
Building brighter futures
Children are encouraged to explore activities in their local community, try new experiences, and create positive memories. We recognise the challenges some young people face with education, and we work closely with our partners to ensure every child receives appropriate support and encouragement to engage in learning.
Building brighter futures
Children are encouraged to explore activities in their local community, try new experiences, and create positive memories. We recognise the challenges some young people face with education, and we work closely with our partners to ensure every child receives appropriate support and encouragement to engage in learning.
Tailored support
All homes have access to our in-house Therapy Service, ensuring each young person receives support tailored to their individual needs. We are able to support young people under Deprivation of Liberty Orders (DoLs), those transitioning from secure settings, and those who have experienced multiple placement moves.
Tailored support
All homes have access to our in-house Therapy Service, ensuring each young person receives support tailored to their individual needs. We are able to support young people under Deprivation of Liberty Orders (DoLs), those transitioning from secure settings, and those who have experienced multiple placement moves.
What we offer:
A high-intensity support model with 24/7 staffing
Carers are trained in trauma, attachment, and our unique therapeutic model
Psychological oversight and support for therapeutically focussed keyworking
Routines and boundaries tailored to meet individual needs
Regular multi-agency review and planning
Focus on emotional regulation, re-engagement, and long-term outcomes
Homely and safe environment.
Carers who are committed and aspirational for young people in our care.
The opportunity for young people to try new activities and opportunities.
What we offer:
A high-intensity support model with 24/7 staffing
Carers are trained in trauma, attachment, and our unique therapeutic model
Psychological oversight and support for therapeutically focussed keyworking
Routines and boundaries tailored to meet individual needs
Regular multi-agency review and planning
Focus on emotional regulation, re-engagement, and long-term outcomes
Homely and safe environment.
Carers who are committed and aspirational for young people in our care.
The opportunity for young people to try new activities and opportunities.
Contact Our Placement Team
If you are interested in placing a young person in one of our care homes, please get in touch with our friendly placement team. We are here to provide all the information and support you need to make the best decision for the young person.
Contact Our Placement Team
If you are interested in placing a young person in one of our care homes, please get in touch with our friendly placement team. We are here to provide all the information and support you need to make the best decision for the young person.