About Us
And Outreach support to people with Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities and associated complex needs.
We support people over the age of 18 across Essex, Southend, Thurrock, Suffolk and Surrounding areas who are either funded via social services ,through direct payments, Individual Service Fund (ISF) or independently. Everyone at Calm Futures dedicates themselves to making a real difference to the people we support, offering quality services to be proud of and providing career opportunities in the local area.
We support people over the age of 18 across Essex, Southend, Thurrock and Surrounding areas who are either funded via social services ,through direct payments, Individual Service Fund (ISF) or independently. Everyone at Calm Futures dedicates themselves to making a real difference to the people we support, offering quality services to be proud of and providing career opportunities in the local area.
Adopting the principles of Positive Behaviour Support and Person Centred Active Support we use a person centred approach to design and implement care and support for people in their own environments. Our aim is to always support a journey towards independence and better outcomes for people leading to a meaningful life, based on four key values:
Creative Aspirational Limitless Meaningful
How we live these values
In line with good practice for Adult Social Care, all services provided by Calm Futures enable the people we support to ‘live as independently as possible and to enjoy a good and meaningful life’.
We will use an enablement model including the ‘Meaningful Lives Matter’ approach with a clear focus on supporting daily living that is no way shaped by what we can’t achieve but more importantly asking the question “what’s missing” that would enable me to reach my goals. We support this by
- Having a keen emphasis on teaching new skills, enabling people to better communicate their individual needs and become more independent.
- By developing a person’s strengths, skills, knowledge, assets and aspirations alongside them using person-centred planning tools we can maximise both what an individual can do for themselves and what they can access from others to live a meaningful life.
- Support is linked to specific outcomes that are most relevant to the person, including their health employment, connection to their community, aspects of recovery and wellbeing and relationships.
Meet The Team
Alan Betts – Managing Director
I joined Calm Futures in 2021 as Managing Director, having worked in the social care profession for over 35 years. I began my career as a support worker at the age of 16, progressing my career with Essex County Council into senior management roles both within direct operational delivery, HR and workforce development. I subsequently left the council in 2006 to work in the private sector and for many years have worked at Director level for care providers specialising in supporting people with learning disabilities. I was extremely proud to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the prestigious National Care Awards in 2012 and am passionate about supporting people to achieve their goals, both people we support and our colleagues.
In my spare time, I love listening to music, enjoy DIY and spending quality time with family and friends.
Daniel Wylie – CEO
Daniel is a successful multi award winning nurse trained entrepreneur with a passion for transforming innovative ideas into successful businesses. Daniel has a keen eye for identifying unique opportunities and reviving failing enterprises, thriving under pressure to deliver the best possible results for both his team and service users. Daniel prides himself on building strong team structures, working alongside market leading advisors to ensure that all aspects of the business are performing at their best and its clients are receiving the best level of care. Daniel has worked within the care sector since the age of 14
Daniel’s achievements include founding the National Award-Winning Aldanat Care in 2008 with its first care home purchase at the age of 21, Daniel went on to provide learning disability and mental health support for individuals aged 15 and above with multiple sites throughout Essex, The Group was sold the Precious Homes in 2020. In addition, he established Autumn Care which acquired Little Oaks Residential Care Home in 2014, offering a small, personalised service for older individuals. Daniel firmly believes in the importance of providing a person-centred family environment for his residents, and this is something he is incredibly proud to have achieved. Daniel has a passion for providing services where the people with the most complex of needs can achieve life changing goals and is a firm believer that anything is possible. Calm Futures welcomed Daniel as CEO in 2023.
Mandy O’Halloran – Operations Manager
Mandy has over 25 years experience supporting people with learning disabilities and complex needs Mandy started her career as a support worker and has progressed through to senior management following successful roles as both Registered and Area Manager. Mandy is also a qualified Nurse.