About us

At Bright Valley Care, we are an independent residential children's home provider dedicated to providing compassionate, trauma-informed care for children and young people who are unable to live at home. Our mission is to create a safe, nurturing environment where each child can heal, grow, and thrive. With a deep understanding of the complex needs of children in care, our team is committed to offering a therapeutic approach that focuses on building trusting relationships, fostering emotional resilience, and supporting positive life outcomes. We believe that every child deserves a loving, stable home, and we work tirelessly to ensure that our care not only meets their immediate needs but also empowers them for a brighter future. Rooted in the principles of trauma-responsive care, our goal is to provide a place where children feel valued, understood, and supported on their journey towards healing and hope.

Meet the Directors

  • Babar Zaheer

    With over a decade of dedicated experience in the childcare industry, Babar has held a wide range of roles that have equipped him with a deep understanding of both frontline care and strategic leadership. He holds a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, which have further strengthened his professional capabilities and leadership approach.

    Throughout his career, Babar has played a key role in the setup, development, and management of multiple children’s homes, each designed to provide safe, nurturing, and supportive environments where young people can feel valued and thrive. He has a proven track record of working closely with Ofsted, ensuring full regulatory compliance and consistently achieving positive inspection outcomes. His work has focused on building strong, resilient teams, embedding effective care practices, and maintaining the highest standards of care and governance.

    From early on in his career, it was always Babar’s vision to one day become a provider himself and open his own children’s homes. His extensive hands-on experience, regulatory knowledge, and passion for delivering meaningful, child-focused care naturally led him to take that next step. Today, Babar’s homes reflect his unwavering commitment to quality, compassion, and putting the needs of children at the heart of everything he does.

  • Usman Farooq

    Usman has many years of experience working in therapeutic settings and has served as a registered manager. He has achieved positive outcomes for young people and has proven himself to be an excellent leader. Furthermore, Usman has a strong track record in OFSTED-regulated services, consistently receiving excellent feedback during inspections.

    Usman holds a level 5 in leadership and management along with a level 3 in residential childcare.