Villeneuve
Southminster
About this service
Villeneuve House is a five-bedded property in Southminster situated down a quiet private road, overlooking allotments to the rear and fields to the front. It has the advantage of being located in a rural setting along with excellent community facilities, including local convenience stores, coffee shop, butcher, baker, post office, bank and pubs. Southminster has a direct train link into London Liverpool Street and excellent bus links to the local towns. The picturesque quayside town of Maldon is 15 minutes drive away, with supermarket, more extensive shopping facilities and many leisure facilities.
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Meet the Manager
Luke Baker
Registered Manager
Luke is a Registered Manager at Zero Three Care Homes, overseeing three residential services supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. Having progressed from Support Worker to Senior Support Worker, Deputy Manager and Registered Manager, Luke brings extensive practical and leadership experience to his role.
His key responsibilities include leading and developing staff teams, maintaining regulatory compliance, overseeing safeguarding, risk management, medication, person-centred care planning and working closely with families and external professionals. Luke has a particular interest in positive behaviour support, promoting independence, improving service quality, and developing confident, knowledgeable teams. He is currently completing his Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care.
“Just a note to say how pleased we are with the progress our son is making. We are delighted he is getting out and about much more and his self confidence is gradually growing again…It is lovely to see him so well and most of all, being happy.”
“Staff appear to address all his health needs when they arise, and are very aware of keeping him active and at a healthy weight.”
“Words cannot describe what it feels to me as his mum to know my boy is being looked after by people who ‘get’ him.”
“Really, really pleased with how our son is getting on – he is doing so well.”
“We are very pleased, as parents of a child with special needs, to have found a home that cares for our son as we would in our own home.”
“I wish to congratulate staff and my son on a positive report. He was alert and engaged throughout the CPA. His speech was clear and he was able to respond to questions appropriately. The placement has clearly supported him to make changes within his life. Well done to everyone involved.”
“A very big thank you to the staff who helped him do his Xmas shopping. He was really pleased and proud to give out his presents to us this year. It’s something he has not been able to manage for the last few years.”
“…it was lovely to see our boy so happy. His home is excellent…it was so lovely! What a great place he has!…What a lovely place and lovely people. You have found the best possible place for him.”
“That was a very positive review. I am pleased with how much you covered and how your systems work as a company.”
“[The home] provides the tranquility of the countryside as well as the opportunity to be within easy reach of the local amenities. I know he enjoys his walks, bicycle rides and the horse stables, as well as his new found hobby of fishing. We feel our son is loved and cared for.”