Pathways to Opportunities
01616 526 466
(Enquiries)
Registered Office: 3 Bentley Street, Chadderton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 6NE
About Us
Pathways exists to support adults with learning disabilities and complex needs to live lives that are safe, meaningful, and full of choice. But what truly sets it apart is how that support is given.
💛 What Pathways Is About
At its heart, Pathways is built on:
Love, dignity, and respect
Person-centred support (not tick-box care)
Seeing the person first, always
Advocacy for people who don’t always have a voice
You don’t “manage care” you stand alongside people, making sure they’re safe, heard, and valued.
🏡 What You Do
Pathways provides:
Supported living and community-based services
Day opportunities and life-skills support
Emotional, practical, and social support
Safe, welcoming environments where people can thrive
Every care plan, every building, every rota is shaped around real human lives, not convenience.
👩💼 Your Leadership
As Registered Manager, Victoria Roberts
Hold CQC compliance to a high standard
Invest deeply in staff training and development
Protect both service users and staff with strong policies and clear values
You carry the responsibility personally — and that shows in the quality of the service.
🌱 What Makes Pathways Different
At Pathways, our team is made up of compassionate, skilled, and dedicated professionals who are committed to delivering safe, person-centred support.
All team members are recruited in line with robust safer recruitment practices and hold valid, enhanced DBS checks. We also complete thorough pre-employment checks, including references, right-to-work verification, and suitability assessments, ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance.
Our staff receive ongoing training and professional development to ensure they remain knowledgeable, confident, and aligned with current legislation, CQC standards, and best practice guidance.
Further information about our team structure, qualifications, and training can be provided upon request.
✨ In One Sentence
Pathways to Opportunities is a care service built on compassion, resilience, and relentless advocacy creating safety, opportunity, and dignity for people who deserve the very best.
Care at Pathways to Opportunities
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Age
- 18 - 64
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Key Types
- 24-Hour
- Hourly
- Overnight Care
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Type of Care
- Down's syndrome
- Eating disorders
- Head/brain injury
- Learning disability / Autism
- Mental Health
- PEG feeding
- Personal care
- Physical disability
- Physically frail
- Sensory impairment (visual / hearing)
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Specific Care Needs
- Challenging behaviour
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Care Services
- Cultural support e.g. faith, values and beliefs
- Dietary requirements e.g. pureed, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, Kosher, Halal
- Domestic / Home help
- Escorted trips e.g. visits outside the home in the community
- Food preparation
- LGBTQ+ support
- Male or female carers available
- Medication assistance (oral)
- Pet friendly e.g. staff are comfortable around domestic animals
- Respite (support for carers)
- Shopping
- Sit-in services
- Two carers per visit (double-up care)
About The Team
Funding Sources
- Local Authority
- Local Authority with top-up
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
- Self-funding (private)
Areas We Cover
Languages
- English
Fees
Regulator Rating
Overall: Good
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Safe:Good
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Effective:Good
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Caring:Good
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Responsive:Good
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Well-led:Good
Additional Information
- National Prestige Award for Disability support service of the year 2021
- Bild Association of Certified Training Pathways to Opportunities approve affiliate B-Inspired Training and Consultant Limited 01/03/2025
- Apprentaship of the year from Oldham Council