About Attainment Care

Philip Sutton

Philip Sutton is the co-founder of Attainment Care and an experienced leader in supported living, including services for people with complex support needs.

With a career spanning over 17 years in adult social care, Philip has held senior operational and strategic roles across both national providers and regional care networks.

Throughout his career, Philip has remained focused on improving outcomes for autistic adults and people with learning disabilities — particularly those who have experienced breakdowns in support, transitions from institutional settings, or a lack of person-centred support.

His leadership approach is grounded in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), autism intelligent practice, and safeguarding-first governance. He is a strong advocate for co-production, believing that services work best when built with the people they are designed for.

Attainment Care was created in response to the growing need for small-scale, high-quality alternatives to traditional service models. Under Philip’s leadership, the organisation is developing a values-led approach to supported living in Liverpool and across the Liverpool City Region — one that is values-driven, and rooted in the principles of dignity, inclusion, and meaningful outcomes.

Gerard Sutton

Gerard Sutton, co-founder of Attainment Care, brings extensive frontline and leadership experience in supported living, with a particular focus on supporting autistic adults, people with learning disabilities and people with complex support needs or behaviours of concern.

Over his career, Gerard has supported adults with a wide range of needs across community and supported living settings. He is known for his commitment to delivering not just day-to-day support, but co-developing personalised support plans that prioritise dignity, stability, and long-term wellbeing. His approach reflects a deep understanding of how person-centred, consistent support can restore confidence and lead to meaningful outcomes.

At Attainment Care, Gerard plays a key role in building a service that bridges the gap between accommodation and truly empowering, values-led support. Working closely with housing providers, commissioners, and multi-disciplinary teams, he helps create pathways that offer not just homes — but purpose, structure, and real opportunities for personal growth.

Gerard’s leadership style is hands-on, trauma-informed, and grounded in mutual respect. Whether supporting someone to navigate complex needs, develop daily living skills, or transition into more independent living, his goal remains constant: to deliver high-quality support that empowers people to lead lives they can be proud of.