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About Us
Kudos is a specialised supported accommodation provider for young people aged 16+, empowering them to achieve the very best outcomes going forward through the promotion of education or employment, community involvement and increased independence as they move towards adulthood.
Our highly-trained teams work in partnership with the young people to establish and work towards their goals, equipping them with the life skills needed to flourish and meeting their emotional, educational and practical needs. By offering safe and nurturing environments and a tailored, holistic approach to supporting looked-after children and care leavers, we can help them overcome the unique challenges facing those who’ve experienced adversity and early childhood trauma as they transition into adult life.
Why Are Young People Placed With Us?
Early childhood trauma
Abuse
Loss/bereavement/abandonment
Our Values
Through the transformative power of education, knowledge and learning opportunities, we will help you succeed.
We’ll help you access a range of opportunities to support your health, wellbeing, education and employment opportunities.
By encouraging you and being positive, we can help you make informed decisions and explore new opportunities.
We’ll encourage you to take ownership and responsibility for your actions, empowering you to contribute to society.
Our Why
Our mission is to provide a safe place for young people to reset after repeated family and placement breakdowns, enabling them to enjoy positive experiences which will help develop their coping skills, providing a platform from which to grow.
Kudos provides bespoke training tailored around each young person’s unique needs and circumstances, allowing us to put in place the best possible care and support. Each young person has a key worker and a wider team, experienced in enabling them to live happily and healthily.
Each home is relaxed and welcoming, and young people are encouraged to make their space their own – providing them with the perfect base from which to access employment or education, to learn valuable new skills, and to immerse themselves in community activities.
From the onset of their time with Kudos, each young person will be encouraged to set and work towards personal goals – centred around their employment or educational aims, as well as attaining the life skills to help them thrive as they transition into adulthood.
Key Personnel
Lisa Hillman
Managing Director
Lisa Hillman is our Managing Director, bringing with her almost 20 years of dynamic leadership experience in CQC-regulated services. Lisa has worked across a diverse range of care services, including those with learning disabilities and autism, forensic backgrounds, and high-acuity mental health. She’s held leadership roles with some of the country’s largest care providers and operated at both regional and executive levels, maintaining a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of life for society’s most vulnerable individuals.
Karl Knight
Head of Children's Services
Karl Knight is our Head of Children’s Services, and has almost 25 year of experience within the care sector. As well as managing adult services, Karl worked in children’s services for 15 years, providing direct support to individuals experiencing emotional and behavioural difficulties, abuse and exploitation. Since the beginning of his career as a care worker, Karl has held a range of positions – giving him a real insight into the industry and expertise in person-centred care, and training and supporting care teams.
