A short break vacancy in a well maintained detached bungalow by the surf with panoramic views over the sand dunes on the outskirts of Perranporth.
It is a steep, but fairly short, walk from the beach/town and has a small garden and patio area with BBQ.
This provider lives with his wife, another long term male service user (who is older but active) as well as 3 small dogs. He has a very friendly, relaxed, down to earth and pragmatic approach to life and wants to provide shared living for another service user. The vacancy provides privacy in an annexe attached to the main house.
It would suit a more active/mobile person because of the provider’s lifestyle and location as well as the access to the house which is up a very steep pathway with some steps.
The reasons why this would suit a more active person (apart from the fact that it’s a few hundred yards from some of the finest surf in Europe!) is that much of the provider and the other service users time is spent outdoors either looking after their smallholding/polytunnel (near Porthtowan) or working/going out on their boats – which are moored down near Falmouth.

505 & 506/CSB/LS - NEW
2 vacancies

This recently approved provider lives with her husband on the outskirts of Redruth in a rural setting. The cottage is home to them and their 2 dogs. Service user bedrooms are on the first floor as is the bathroom/toilet.

The provider enjoys walking, going to the gym and socialising.

This home would suit older people with learning disabilities or mental health needs who would enjoy being given choices and opportunities within the family setting.

507/CSB/DM - NEW

A short term vacancy in a lovely Cornish cottage set in two acres of land in a quiet rural location 3 miles out of Helston - just off the Hayle road. Local amenities are a car journey away.

A cosy cottage where the service user would have a bedroom in a downstairs annexe that opens out into the main cottage. A dream vacancy for dog lovers as the owners have 4 very friendly medium sized dogs.

The 2 care providers have a wealth of care experience especially with older people.

This semi-detached house has a small terraced garden including barbeque and fish pond.

The house is on a busy road junction within reasonable walking distance of Redruth town centre and all amenities.

A loving, cosy and busy household with 2 energetic small dogs. The provider’s husband, learning disabled son and an older female service user live in the house.

The provider has a wealth of experience in caring for people with learning disabilities and also has dementia care experience. 

Husband and wife team living in a rural village location but within a short ride of the nearby towns of Hatherleigh, Holsworthy and Okehampton which provide a huge variety of amenities, activities, shopping, leisure, work and educational opportunities.  The house is also within commuting distance of Barnstaple and Exeter.  The village is an active community with activities and facilities being available in the village hall and local pub.

The house is a well appointed large spacious detached property, newly built and provides accommodation of an extremely high standard it consists of 3 large double bedrooms and a further bedroom covering the entire span of the house situated in the eaves which is currently occupied by the providers’ son who is 12 years old.  There is currently one young lady service user aged 19 years who attends college in Barnstaple.  The family has an interest in breeding dogs.  This is a household with high family values who wish to fully integrate a service user in all aspects of family life.

The female provider has extensive experience of working with people of all abilities and age groups and this vacancy would provide a service user with a very varied life style where encouragement and support would be given to ensure that a service user reaches their own personal goals and achievements.  This is an ideal location for someone with a love of dogs, who enjoys family outings and activities, and who would benefit from sharing a welcoming family home.

The property is a bungalow set in a quiet cul-de-sac location on the outskirts of the village of Bow near Crediton.  As with most villages Bow has an active community and the provider and her current service user are very much involved in village life.  Bow is within a short drive of the towns of Crediton and Okehampton both of which provide a variety of amenities, activities, shopping, leisure, work and educational opportunities.  The property is also within commuting distance of Exeter. 

The property consists of:
• entrance hall leading to
• large kitchen/dinner with separate utility room and toilet
• large lounge with patio doors to the garden comprising of patio area, lawn and flower borders
• 3 double bedrooms – one with en-suite shower room
• family bathroom

To the front of the property is a gravelled area currently used for parking.

The bedroom available for use by a short break/respite service user has its own en-suite shower room.

This lady provider is extremely experienced and has worked within a caring role for over 20 years; she shares her home with her current long-term service user a 52 year old very amenable lady who has lived with the provider for 3½ years.  The wider family – three grown up children and grandchildren all live within the village and are regular visitors.

This vacancy would suit a female short break/respite service user who would enjoy taking part in village activities, going on trips/outings or spending time at home with the provider and her long-term service user.

The property is a bungalow set in a quiet cul-de-sac location in an elevated position above the town of Crediton.  The bungalow consists of an entrance hallway with two double bedrooms off to the right, one with en-suite facility, there is an additional family bathroom, the lounge, dining room and kitchen are situated to the left hand side of the property.

The double bedroom to be offered for use by a short break service user is newly decorated and carpeted and has a large fitted wardrobe.

The bungalow has a sloping drive way and a couple of steps up to the front door, the back garden is also sloping with steps up to the lawn and flowerbeds.

Crediton is a bustling town with many leisure and shopping facilities and is within commuting distance of Exeter and on local bus routes. There are good transport links to Barnstaple, Exeter and Okehampton and the provider drives.

The provider’s husband is supportive so a male or female service user could be accommodated.  The age of the service user is less important than their lifestyle and needs but probably someone in the age range 35-65 years would be most suitable.

This vacancy would suit a short break/respite service sser who would enjoy taking part in activities, going on trips/outings or spending time at home with the provider on a one to one basis the provider also enjoys cooking, art and craft.

Anyone staying would have an interesting and fairly active time and the provider would particularly enjoy helping someone to further their independence.

This is a recently approved provider who would like to provide short breaks for people with mental health needs and/or learning disabilities.

She lives in a large farmhouse in the village of Colyton, near Seaton with her partner and 12 year old son. She has two older children who are away at university but at home in the holidays.

This lady leads an active lifestyle and is keen to provide short breaks for active individuals who would gain a lot from gaining 1:1 support whilst carrying out different activities, developing confidence and independence.

Previously a manager for a registered care home, this provider is keen to provide a haven for individuals who wish to gain from a short break on a one off or a more regular basis.

Activities include tennis, walking, yachting on their yacht that is moored in Dartmouth and gardening.

The bedroom and bathroom are on the 1st floor of the property so this would preclude anyone with limited physical abilities.

This is a 3 bedroomed home set in the beautiful seaside resort of Lynton, North Devon.  Lynton is a small bustling community with many different activities, shops and facilities available within walking distance.  It is a half an hour drive from Barnstable and Ilfracombe and offers a peaceful yet active environment.

This is a large home consisting of 3 bedrooms owned by a lady provider who would like to share this with service users for weekend respite only.  There are two respite spaces and would be ideal for service users who would like a break approximately once a month.  This is a non smoking household (although the front garden comprises of a bench where someone can smoke if necessary).

This is an active household which will enable someone to have the opportunity to participate in all of the local activities, make use of the magnificent walks around Exmoor and of course seek out the coffee shops for nice cake!  The provider is extremely experienced in working with vulnerable adults who have both mental health needs and learning disabilities and is keen to offer short breaks for people with mental health needs.

This provider would ensure their home is a haven for service users to relax and enjoy their break.