About Us

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Helen Verschoyle’s career is defined by one constant: an unwavering commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable children and young people.

With over 25 years of experience in residential childcare, Helen has worked across a wide range of settings supporting children and young people with complex needs. Her early career was spent working directly in EBD children’s homes, secure children’s homes, and respite services, gaining hands-on experience with children affected by emotional and behavioural difficulties, disabilities, and involvement in the youth justice system. Over 25 years, Helen worked across multiple sectors, developing a deep understanding of trauma, risk, safeguarding, and the importance of consistent, therapeutic care, within County Council and the Private sector.

Helen joined Resiaction Staffordshire as a Research and Development Officer, where she played a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s future. She led the development and implementation of the company’s crisis service, overseeing its design from concept through to delivery, ensuring it met the needs of children, families, and placing authorities alike.

As Resiaction Staffordshire grew, Helen was instrumental in opening three registered EBD children’s homes, taking responsibility for establishing robust policies and procedures, implementing IT and digital systems, and developing effective recruitment, training, and retention strategies for staff. Her focus on quality, compliance, and culture has resulted in the company achieving Good Ofsted outcomes across all homes, consistently maintained over the past six years.

Helen’s progression within Resiaction Staffordshire reflects both her leadership and her vision. She has advanced through the roles of Research and Development Officer, Registered Manager, Operations Manager, and now holds the position of Managing Director and Responsible Individual. Throughout this journey, she has remained closely connected to frontline practice, ensuring that strategic decisions are always grounded in the lived experiences of children and staff.

Today, Helen leads Resiaction Staffordshire with a clear purpose: to build and support strong teams who provide high-quality, therapeutic, and nurturing care for children and young people who need it most. By investing in people, systems, and values, she continues to drive the organisation forward—creating safe, stable homes where children can heal, grow, and thrive.