Serenity Specialist Care

Today, we celebrated Paul, our Senior Responsible Individual at Serenity Specialist Care.

Paul has provided exceptional leadership in the operational oversight of Serenity’s residential homes, ensuring they not only meet but exceed regulatory standards. With a strong focus on compliance, safeguarding, and quality care, he has worked closely within the framework of Ofsted regulations to help maintain safe, well-managed, and supportive environments where young people can thrive.

Thank you, Paul, for your dedication, , and the many years of collaboration. Your commitment has made a lasting impact on our teams, our homes, and most importantly, the young people we support.

We wish you every success and happiness in the next chapter of your life and
. You will be greatly missed by everyone at Serenity.

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We’re delighted to share that our COO and Co-Founder, Sofia Younis, has been shortlisted for the BPA Empowering Women Awards 2026 in the Business Woman of the Year category.

Sofia has dedicated over 30 years to improving outcomes for children, young people, and families through her leadership in paediatric nursing, fostering, adoption, residential care, and specialist support services.

Under Sofia’s leadership, Serenity Specialist Care was recently Highly Commended at the Solihull Civic Honours Awards 2026 in the Community Parenting category, recognising the organisation’s positive impact on children, young people, and the wider community.

Alongside her work in social care, Sofia is Practice Director at MADE Architecture (MADE Group), an award-winning practice recognised for excellence, innovation, and its commitment to delivering meaningful community impact through design and a approach.

Her passion for making a difference extends beyond her professional roles through charity work, volunteering, and supporting local communities.

Congratulations, Sofia, on this well-deserved recognition. We are incredibly proud of your achievements and the positive difference you continue to make every day.

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We are delighted to share some of the recent highlights from Oak House!

From sleepovers and joyful birthday celebrations to staff engagement activities and quality time spent exploring the city together after busy days, there has been plenty to celebrate.

These moments reflect the strong sense of community, friendship, and support at Oak House. A big thank you to the for their continued hard work and dedication.

We are hiring an experienced Deputy Manager for a Children’s Residential Care Home in Leicester, with potential growth into the Registered Manager role.

This is a leadership position supporting the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home, leading and developing the staff team, and ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance for children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

We are seeking a motivated and experienced professional who is ready to take the next step in their and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.

Requirements

✔ Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role within children’s residential care (or a closely related setting)
✔ NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People (essential), with a willingness to work towards or complete NVQ Level 5 in Leadership for Health and Social Care
✔ Strong knowledge of safeguarding and Children’s Homes Regulations
✔ Full UK driving licence (preferred)

This is more than just a Deputy Manager position – it offers a clear pathway to Registered Manager.

To apply, please contact our Recruitment Officer, Vaneeta: [email protected]

Nothing brings people together quite like sharing traditions and celebrating the moments that matter.

A big thank you to our co-founder, Sofia Younis, for treating the team at our head office to delicious handmade Eid sugar cookies! 🍪

One of the things that makes our company truly special is the diversity of our team. We are proud to celebrate each other’s cultures, traditions, and important occasions throughout the year. These shared moments give us the opportunity to learn from one another, build stronger connections, and create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and included.

From SSC, we wish you a joyful and blessed Eid al-Adha.

May you and your loved ones enjoy a peaceful celebration filled with happiness, harmony, and countless blessings. Eid is a special time to reflect, share gratitude, and come together in unity.

From all of us at SSC, we extend our warmest wishes for a meaningful and memorable Eid al-Adha.

We’re proud to share some highlights from our co-founder, Sofia Younis, joining Luke Crawford on BRNB Radio to discuss SSC, community parenting, and the importance of raising awareness around mental health in the workplace.

At Serenity Specialist Care, we are committed to helping build stronger, healthier, and more supportive workplaces and local communities where people feel connected, valued, and empowered.

A huge thank you to Luke Crawford and the entire BRNB Radio team for having us on air and giving us the opportunity to share this important conversation.

Last week at SSC, we marked Mental Health Awareness Week with positive messages, affirmations, and green fruit platters to encourage conversation and support around mental health.

A huge thank you to everyone who wore green and joined us in raising awareness on Wear It Green Day 2026. Together, we’re helping to build a more open, supportive, and positive workplace culture.

During Wear It Green Day 2026, we were proud to stand together in solidarity and show our support for mental health awareness.