Mayday Children's Services

When a placement breaks down, every minute matters. At Mayday Children’s Services, we deliver a rapid-response emergency child placement service that provides safe, stabilising care exactly when it’s needed most.

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, our dedicated team can step in within just two hours of referral—offering immediate accommodation, consistent support, and specialist safeguarding for children and young people in crisis.

With a trauma-informed approach and access to clinical expertise, including nurses for complex needs, we ensure that every child is cared for with dignity, compassion, and professionalism from the very first moment.

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What We Provide

Emergency placements within 2 hours – day or night
24/7 cover including days, waking nights, and weekends
Safe, tailored accommodation designed to stabilise and support
Consistent trauma-informed care from trained professionals
Access to clinical and therapeutic support, when required
Close collaboration with Social Workers, CAMHS, and other professionals

Needs We Support

Our experienced team is trained to respond to a wide range of safeguarding and wellbeing needs, including:

- Suicide watch

- Self-harm monitoring and intervention

- Ligature risk awareness and prevention

- High-level supervision and close support during periods of crisis

What Our Staff Deliver

Our staff are handpicked for their expertise, resilience, and compassion. They bring:

Crisis management skills including restraint and de-escalation training (MAPA / PMVA)
Deep understanding of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma-informed care
Experience in ligature awareness and self-harm risk management
Calm, consistent support that helps children feel safe and contained
Strong professional collaboration and clear communication with all agencies involved

Our Service at a Glance

Bespoke short-term placements to stabilise and safeguard children in crisis
Immediate, compassionate care built on trust and consistency
A trauma-informed model that prioritises safety, dignity, and emotional wellbeing
Support with next steps planning to help social workers and professionals secure the right long-term solution

Referrals & 24/7 Enquiries

If you have a care enquiry or looking for care work please get in touch with our dedicated team.

Homecare Landline Number: 0203 036 2559

referrals.mayday@mayday.co.uk

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