Pioneer Residential Care

Pioneer is a special place where we all live and learn

Pioneer provides therapeutic residential care and education for young people aged 11 to 18yrs who have been referred by local authorities due to a range of circumstances. The young people are unable to live at home and therefore live on the Pioneer campus.

Many of the young people referred from residential care have a range of complex needs and have experienced trauma or neglect. Each young person is unique therefore we offer a bespoke tailored approach that responds to the needs and circumstances of the young person and their families.

Young people are supported by our full range of integrated services to guarantee the best possible outcomes for each of them.

What Makes our Service Outstanding?

Dedicated Support

Our unique team of people have put themselves forward to care for young people as their chosen career “Its not just a job”. We have invested in them with the very best training to help them understand the needs of the young people we provide services for.

They are friendly, warm and welcoming and will always make time to listen and respond to young people every day, helping build positive trusting relationships where young people feel safe.

Integrated Services

Carefully chosen professionals deliver therapeutic support to staff and young people helping them understand and learn how best to live with and cope with their previous life experiences and make the most out of every new day.

Assessment is on-going from day one and information is collected on a daily basis and recorded on Clear Care which tracks and records every aspect of a child’s life while being cared for and educated at Pioneer.

Carers, teachers, therapists and associated professionals will regularly review and decide upon the strategy for how best to meet a students needs. Regular updates and reports assist parents and guardians to see progression and change in all aspects of a students journey at Pioneer.

Residential Homes

The residential accommodation is provided at Pioneer Lodges in, all new, ideally located residential Lodges on an exclusive campus, situated within the safe boundaries of Phoenix Park. 

Each Waverley lodge is named after a popular English native tree and provides a homely, warm, nurturing, comfortable, supportive environment for students and staff on 2:1 or duel occupancy placements.

The Waverley lodges were chosen and designed to meet the needs of young people. With two spacious bedrooms for privacy and separate fully equipped bathrooms and all the mod cons you expect in a home including:

• dishwasher
• washer/dryer
• oven
• cooker and microwave
• gas central heating
• digital connection

This ensures that every young person can feel safe and comfortable in their own home, with staff. As well as plenty of social space to enjoy peer and staff interaction while they enjoy cooking and sharing meals.

Pioneer lodges are protected by 24hrs security and whole location CCTV monitoring and recording ensures safety and security for young people and staff.

Training & Education

The Pioneer Mission

To change and influence children’s lives for the better by providing nothing but the best in resources, support and practice.

The Pioneer Vision

To see every child, learn, enjoy and transition to adult life through the innovative practice and support of our excellent people:

• Providing Safety & Stability through inclusive, nurturing care & support
• Facilitating Transition through education and experience throughout childhood so as to ensure a successful future
• Remaining Stead Fast to provide support, encouragement and guidance throughout a child’s entire life journey 

Please get in touch so you can view our Statement of Purpose for more details and information on our care and education service.