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 - Long term and Short Break

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 break vacancy in a lovely Cornish cottage set in two acres of land off an unmade lane in a quiet rural location 3 miles out of Helston.  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 four very friendly medium sized dogs. 

The providers have a wealth of care experience especially with older people and would prefer to offer short breaks to people affected by dementia as this is where most of their experience lay.

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.

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.

This newly appointed provider has had extensive experience over the past 18 years working with learning disabled adults of all ages and abilities.  She is a competent, caring individual who fully understands the need for short break/respite facilities to be made available.

The property is a well appointed large spacious, detached, newly built house in a quiet cul-de-sac location in the village of Copplestone, a short drive from the larger town of Crediton and within commuting distance of Exeter.

There is a choice of two double bedrooms available for use by short break/respite service users:
bedroom one has its own en-suite shower room
bedroom two is situated next door to the family bathroom. 

Whilst there is a downstairs cloakroom a service user would need to be able to go up stairs to the bedrooms and bathrooms.

The family home is shared by the female provider, her teenage daughter and a small Jack Russell puppy.  The family also have a horse stabled locally.

This vacancy would be ideal for service users of any age group who would be encouraged and supported by the provider and her daughter to access leisure facilities and activities of their choice during their stay.  The provider can accommodate two short break service users so would be ideal for friends who would like to take a break together.

This short break/respite vacancy is in a rural location just outside of Ottery St Mary with an experienced provider. The household members live a busy lifestyle consisting of trips out and about in Devon (and further afield). Hobbies include going to air museums, bowling, knitting, trips to see shows at the theatre, joining in local events and going out for meals.

The household consists of the provider, her partner and two female service users. They would like to offer a short break to a female who would like regular breaks in the countryside and will enjoy joining in lots of different activities.

The bedroom and bathroom are on the first floor of the property so will preclude anyone with limited physical mobility.