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One group engine.
Multiple specialist brands.

What is Powered by Cavalry?

Powered by Cavalry is the shared identity behind the wider Cavalry Group.

It brings together the people, teams and expertise that help support the work happening across the group every day, from recruitment, HR and finance to marketing, technology, leadership and operational support. The brand exists to better connect the wider network behind the scenes, while still allowing every company to retain its own identity, specialism and purpose.

It also reflects the way the group works together. Different parts of Cavalry support and strengthen one another through shared knowledge, training, consultancy, operational expertise and collaboration, helping people feel more connected to the wider mission behind the work they do.

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Connected expertise across the group

Powered by Cavalry is the shared brand behind the wider group, bringing together the people, support and specialist expertise that help services grow, collaborate and operate effectively.

Through shared leadership, recruitment, marketing, HR, finance, technology and operational support, different parts of the group help strengthen one another while still keeping their own identity and purpose.

The following slides highlight some of the ways teams, services and specialist companies work together across the wider network to support people, share knowledge and create meaningful impact.

Central Functions

Technology

Building systems that support people

Maintains and develops the group’s shared technology and operational systems, helping information stay connected and teams work more effectively. Through continuous improvement and a Kaizen-style approach, technology is used to simplify workflows, improve communication and support day-to-day operations across the group.

Finance

Helping the wider group grow sustainably

Supports financial planning and long-term sustainability across the group, helping services access the resources they need to grow and operate effectively. This includes reinvesting profits from commercial areas of the group back into charities, social enterprises, staff development and future services.

Central Functions

Recruitment

Connecting great people with meaningful work

Supports recruitment across the wider group, helping services attract the right people in an efficient, values-led and reputation-conscious way. Shared recruitment expertise also helps strengthen workforce consistency and long-term growth across different brands and services.

Marketing

Connecting the group through shared storytelling

Supports marketing across the wider group through brand development, content creation, cross-promotion and shared messaging. Powered by Cavalry helps showcase how different teams, services and expertise connect, using voices and stories from across the network to strengthen awareness, recruitment and collaboration.

Central Functions

HR & People

Supporting people across the wider network

Provides people support, communication and guidance across the group, helping teams stay connected, informed and supported. HR also helps maintain both group-wide culture and the individual identity of each service and brand.

Leadership & Guidance

Shared experience across the group

The group benefits from the combined experience of senior leaders, managing directors and operational specialists across multiple sectors and services. Shared leadership helps provide strategic guidance, operational support and collaborative decision-making that strengthens the wider network.

Connected Companies / Cross-over Support

TillyCo

Supporting homes and services behind the scenes

Sources, develops and renovates properties across the group, supporting services including Hometown Care, Toto and Cavalry Supported Living, as well as charity partners such as Homes for Kids. TillyCo also introduced the HIVE supported living model, helping create thoughtfully designed environments in the right locations for the people who use them.

QOLCOE

Sharing specialist knowledge across the group

Provides not-for-profit research-driven training and consultancy both internally and externally, helping staff across the group continue developing their skills, knowledge and practice. QOLCOE strengthens the wider network through evidence-based learning, consultancy and continuous professional development.

Connected Companies / Cross-over Support

Toto Group

Supporting the next generation of services

Alongside delivering residential childcare services, Toto also helps support and guide newer purpose-led organisations within the group, including social enterprise and charitable services, by sharing leadership, infrastructure, operational knowledge and sector experience.

ELEO Talent

Recruitment with wider impact

Supports recruitment both across the group and externally as a social enterprise recruitment provider. Profits generated through ELEO also contribute back into supporting wider group initiatives, charitable services and long-term development.

Connected Companies / Cross-over Support

Cavalry Supported Living & Complex Care

The foundations of the wider group

As some of the group’s original services, Cavalry Supported Living and Complex Care bring significant operational experience, sector knowledge and reputation to the wider network. Their expertise continues to help strengthen service quality, growth and leadership across the group.

Shared Growth Across the Group

Reinvesting back into people and services

Different parts of the group help strengthen one another through shared expertise, operational support and reinvestment. Profits from commercial services help support charities, social enterprises, staff development, new services and future opportunities across the wider network.

Group update

Introducing the new Powered by Cavalry logo

Our new mark shows when a company is part of the Cavalry Group, while still allowing each brand to keep its own identity and specialist focus.

Group update

New group website and Staff Access area

The new Cavalry Group website brings our companies, group news and staff resources together in one place, with a refreshed Staff Access area and clearer route into the Staff Portal.

Group update

Simplyhealth access for all staff

All staff now have access to Simplyhealth, giving you helpful healthcare support, counselling options and everyday wellbeing benefits.

Company and partner sections

Updates from across the network

Cavalry Supported Living

Specialist supported living services providing expertly delivered bespoke support, empowering people to live life to the fullest and achieve things they might not have thought possible.

Team updates

Ashlea McKenzie has been promoted to Service Manager for The Shire, with Hannah Hesketh joining as Team Leader.

Suzanne Carter and Katie Martin have been newly appointed as Service Managers.

Stanley Bungalows launch event

Stanley Bungalows launch

On 30th July, we officially opened a specialist supported living development in Merseyside, after transforming a once-derelict historic site into six homes designed to support people with complex care needs.

The launch event at Stanley Bungalows in Prescot welcomed commissioners, social workers, healthcare professionals, partners and members of the local community to experience the newly completed development, tour the homes and meet the teams behind the project.

Bigdale service launch

We had a very successful launch of our Bigdale service in Kirkby, with attendance from Local Authorities, Commissioners and individuals looking for their forever home.

It was a fantastic day. A huge thank you to Antonia and Lyndsey for their huge effort in making sure the properties were spic and span and ready to open, and to everyone who helped organise this.

Cavalry Complex Care

Specialist in-home care for complex behavioural and clinical needs.

Star of Social Care Awards

Abbie Cliffe is shortlisted for the Exceptional Home Care Nurse of the Year at the Star of Social Care Awards this weekend.

Cavalry Complex Care Shrewsbury Team have been nominated for the Complex Care at Home Award in the Star of Social Care Awards this weekend.

The London Care Concierge

Bespoke care concierge services in London and the South East, with profit redistributed to charity partners and purpose-led initiatives.

Homes for Kids

Not-for-profit charity partner providing children's residential care, supported financially and with shared expertise.

Toto

Award-winning provider of children's residential care. Described as 'life-changing' by Ofsted.

Congratulations to Emma

Emma has successfully achieved her first OFSTED registration for The Willows, a fantastic milestone reflecting the dedication behind safe, nurturing environments for children and young people.

Lakeland Gardens Achieves Good in Full Ofsted Inspection

Following an unannounced two-day Ofsted inspection on 4–5 June, Lakeland Gardens has been rated Good across all areas, including How Well Children Are Helped and Protected and Leadership & Management.

Inspectors praised the team's commitment, resilience and care, commenting that “you could not have done anymore” for the young person supported and highlighting the excellent multi-agency working and management oversight in place.

This is a significant achievement given the complexity of the needs being supported and reflects the dedication of the entire team. Special recognition goes to Michelle Ward, whose person-centred leadership, compassion and unwavering support have been instrumental in this success.

Recruitment and development

Toto Homes is recruiting across several new children's homes, promoting a Refer a Friend scheme with a £150 referral bonus, and offering a Manager Development Programme for aspiring leaders.

Hometown Care

Provider of children's residential care, a foster agency and parent and child assessment services in the Midlands and West Yorkshire.

Tillyco

Procures and renovates property for the wider group, unlocking new service opportunities.

Eleo Talent Solutions

A values-led recruitment agency operating as a social enterprise.

QOLCOE

Not-for-profit research-driven training and consultancy designed to improve quality of life for those in care.

PBS programme recognition

QOLCOE achieved GOLD across all areas for all PBS courses via Skills for Care Peer Review.

They also achieved Government Recommended status (QACLS) for all PBS programmes.

Sector expertise

Michael was invited to act as an External Verifier for all PBS qualifications at Swansea Bay University.

Group PBS support and rollout

From January to May, QOLCOE delivered 460 hours of direct PBS support and 64 hours of training across the group.

A new programme is being developed for rollout before year-end, specifically for team leaders and managers. It focuses on completing initial functional assessments, understanding what a person is communicating through behaviours of concern, and better analysing ABC and other data.

The aim is to shift the focus from “How do we stop this behaviour?” to “What does this person need?”

QOLCOE is also implementing sufficient PBS courses to train all staff over the next two years.

Celebrating YOU

Recognition, milestones and wins.

Colleague of the Month

Joe Beech (CTO)

Click here to read more about colleague of the month and nominations.

Promotion spotlight

Celebrating colleagues stepping into new roles across Supported Living.

New promotion Ashlea McKenzie Service Manager, The Shire
New role Hannah Hesketh Team Leader, The Shire
New appointment Suzanne Carter Service Manager
New appointment Katie Martin Service Manager

Well done to everyone stepping into their new roles.

Carer of the Month

Lauren Crawford, Paul Almond and William Baker

Click here to read more about carer of the month and nominations.

Job Openings

Current opportunities

  • Refer a Friend and Earn £150!

    We're always looking for great people to join Cavalry. If you refer someone who successfully secures a role with us and completes the qualifying period, you'll receive a £150 referral bonus.

    To find out more and submit a referral, contact harry@cavalrycare.co.uk.

  • PBS Practitioner Based in Crosby.
  • Business Development Manager for Complex Care Based in Crosby.
  • Referrals and Mobilisation Lead for Supported Living Based in Crosby.
  • Children's Home Managers Based in Bolton, Maghull, St Helens, Market Drayton and Nottingham.

Wellness Wins

Health, wellbeing and support.

  • Open Wellness Wins

    Staff benefits, wellbeing reminders and practical support now live together in one dedicated Wellness Wins page.

    View Wellness Wins
  • Charity days reminder All staff are entitled to 2 fully paid days to support a charity of your choice. This is a wonderful opportunity to face a new challenge, help others or the planet and extend Cavalry’s impact beyond the people we serve. Be sure to share your stories and send in your photos so we can celebrate your impact in the next newsletter.
  • Learning access Training and development through group expertise remains available across the group.

Cavalry Communities

Join our Cavalry Communities

We’re excited to introduce Cavalry Communities, spaces designed to bring our people together through shared experiences, support and connection! Across Cavalry, we have colleagues from all walks of life, and these communities are a chance to meet others like you, build relationships, and get involved in shaping moments that matter. Whether you want to meet new people, celebrate important awareness days, or simply feel more connected at work, these communities are here for you.

Cavalry LGBTQ+

A space to connect, support and celebrate our LGBTQ+ colleagues and allies, including organising and getting involved in events like Pride Month.

Scan below to join the WhatsApp group QR code to join the Cavalry LGBTQ+ WhatsApp group

Cavalry Global

A community celebrating our international workforce and different cultures, a space to share experiences, traditions and learn from one another.

Scan below to join the WhatsApp group QR code to join the Cavalry Global WhatsApp group

Cavalry Ex-Military

A network for colleagues with military backgrounds, offering shared understanding, support and connection.

Scan below to join the WhatsApp group QR code to join the Cavalry Ex-Military WhatsApp group

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