Novalis Trust
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"Gloucestershire charity providing trauma-informed care, therapy and education for vulnerable people"
About Novalis Trust
Novalis Trust operates three organisations in Gloucestershire: Cotswold Chine School and William Morris School, special schools for children aged 7 to 19 with complex learning needs, and Paradise House, a residential home for up to 30 adults aged 18 to 65 with learning disabilities. The charity delivers trauma-informed, attachment-focused and relationship-based care using the Novalis model, which draws on research in trauma, attachment and sensory integration.
Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Stroud, the trust provides education, clinical therapy and residential care through a shared approach. Staff work collaboratively with young people, adults, families and professionals within therapeutic low-arousal environments that promote positive relationships and secure attachments.
Working across the trust
The three organisations share management, finance, administration, maintenance, HR and training resources. Roles span education, clinical therapy, care, youth and adult support, alongside domestic, maintenance and business support teams.
Induction and development
Every new member of staff completes an induction introducing the Novalis model and relevant policies, alongside mandatory training for their role. Ongoing development combines required training with additional professional learning; relevant care roles can progress through nationally accredited qualifications.
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