About us

Providing specialist support through an integrated, consultant-led model

Our mission is simple. At Hesley Group, we put people we support first. We help every person to stay safe, feel supported, and achieve their dreams.

Established in 1975, Hesley Group provides integrated residential services, supported living and specialist further education supported by in-house clinical leadership and multidisciplinary expertise.

We support people with learning disabilities and intensive specialist support needs. Many of the people we support are autistic and may also experience communication differences, sensory processing differences, emotional wellbeing needs, behaviours that challenge, and a history of disrupted placements.

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At the heart of Hesley Group is a strong values-led culture.

These values guide how colleagues work together and shape the way support is delivered across all services.

Putting
People First

Passionate
About Quality

Prioritising
Safety

Progress
Focused

The H.E.S.L.E.Y. Integrated Model

Support across Hesley Group is delivered through the H.E.S.L.E.Y. Integrated Model,
our organisation-wide framework for providing specialist support and improving quality of life.

The model supports consistency across specialist education, adult residential care and supported living, helping people experience continuity of understanding, support and outcomes over time.

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What Makes Hesley Group Unique

Positive Behaviour Support sits at the centre of the H.E.S.L.E.Y. Integrated Model.

Our consultant-led therapeutic services and multidisciplinary teams help ensure support remains evidence-informed, person-centred and focused on improving quality of life. Our integrated teams support assessment, formulation, Positive Behaviour Support, communication, sensory regulation, colleague coaching and regular review of outcomes over time.

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  • Consultant-led, in-house clinical leadership embedded across services
  • Integrated multidisciplinary teams, including psychology, speech and language therapy and occupational therapy
  • Strong workforce development, including the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training in Learning Disability and Autism
  • Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and formulation-led practice guiding support
  • Specialist environments designed to support communication, regulation and wellbeing
  • Outcomes focused on quality of life, measured through recognised frameworks such as the San Martín Scale

Our Services

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Enabling

Larger residential living

Living

Smaller residential & supported living services

Learning

College & associated living services

We’re recruiting – come and work with us!

Great things happen every day

When you choose a career with us, you’re joining a team of people who care deeply about what they do and the people they support. Every role matters at Hesley Group. From direct care and specialist clinical expertise to administration and domestic services, everyone plays a vital part in helping the people who live and learn with us to achieve their very best.

It’s our colleagues’ passion, dedication and commitment that make the difference every day. They go the extra mile, support one another, and take pride in making a positive impact. If that sounds like you, we’d love you to be part of our team.

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Our Stories

See how we support people to achieve real progress

Individually tailored support, learning opportunities and clinical expertise come together at Hesley Group to give everyone the skills and confidence they need to be who they want to be. Read our case studies to find out how this has enabled people to thrive.


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We want to hear from you

We welcome all feedback to enable us to consistently review our services to ensure we are providing the best possible standards for everyone studying, living with and working for us.

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