Devon Vacancies
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D100\LM - NEW |
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HIGHHAMPTON |
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The Providers are a 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 4 large double bedrooms and further bedroom covering the entire span of the house situated in the eaves which is currently occupied by the providers' son who is 14 years old. The family share their home with two lady service users. 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. Encouragement and support would be given to ensure that a service user reaches their own personal goals and achievements. 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.
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Stairs to bedroom |
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D103\SS |
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Barnstaple |
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This is an experienced shared lives provider and his partner who live on the outskirts of Barnstaple in an excellent location with access to the town facilities by foot and the beauty of the North Devon coast by car. These providers have many years experience of working with people with learning disabilities abd challenging behaviour and are registered to provide care for two long term service users. They share their home with a female service user and now have a vacany for another service user looking for long term care and support needs.
They all live in a semi-detached home which comprises a kitchen, dining room, lounge and conservatory downstairs and 3 double bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs. There is a large garden to the rear of the property.
This is a busy household that enjoys their many animals from rabbits to parrots and enjoy walking their dogs in the countryside. They live within commuting distance of Exeter (40 miles) and enjoy an active lifestyle making the most of the natural beauty in Devon. Gardening is high on the agenda and the allotment is used to grow their own vegetables. This is a non smoking household although a service user will be able to smoke in the garden if necessary.
This vacancy would be ideal for someone who is active and would gain a lot from a busy, fun and varying lifestyle. This would be an ideal placement for an active individual who has borderline learning disabilities/mental health needs who can gain a lot from a consistent lifestyle.
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D108\SS |
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Holcombe Rogus, Nr Wellington
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This is a lovely family home situated within a large farmhouse which has recently undergone extensive renovations, modernisation and extension and now provides the family with a very spacious home with adequate accommodation to a service user looking for a longer term placement.
The house is set off of the main road to Wellington in a rural location within its own land. The family are animal lovers and have dogs, horses, sheep, chickens and ducks.
Holcombe Rogus is within a short drive of Wellington and within commuting distance of Tiverton and Exeter.
The providers are extremely experienced and have worked with people with learning disabilities for many years. Their current service user is a 39 year old woman who attends college in Tiverton, she has lived with the family since 1996.
This vacancy is ideal for some one who would enjoy sharing a family home in a rural location, who likes animals and might enjoy feeding them, collecting eggs etc.
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None
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D113\JR - NEW |
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D113\JR - NEW |
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Teignmouth |
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This is a very experienced provider who lives in a large detached house within walking distance of the centre of the coastal town of Teignmouth. Local amenities include the beach, outdoor swimming pool, churches of all denominations along with a library, college, shops, cafés and restaurants.
The accommodation is a self contained chalet style property just yards from the house within the garden area. This could be ideal for a young person or indeed anyone who was interested in developing or re-visiting independence skills. The provider has a lot of experience within the fields of older people, learning disability and people with mental health problems. She is very adept at building self esteem and she is resourceful regarding researching activities to assist and support anyone she cares for.
There are already 2 male service users (60ish), one with a mild learning disability who has been there for a couple of years and he is very happy, having gained a lot of new skills and increased independence, and one with more profound needs. Other members of the household include a teenage daughter and an older son. It is quite a lively house than can be full of chatter and people coming and going, but it also has its quiet times and there is always the opportunity for some quiet time.
There is a garden front and back and there are pets, two cats and a dog. The provider’s husband is always building or fixing something so there is plenty of scope for being outside watching or lending a hand if interested. Other hobbies within the household include reading, watching TV, socialising, walking the dog and cooking.
Anyone staying here would be guaranteed fun with plenty of stimulation and opportunities to be out and about within the community.
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D114\GG |
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Exmouth |
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The provider lives with her husband and their son, who was born in January 2007. They moved into a modern detached house in a quiet cul-de-sac in the Brixington area, on the outskirts of Exmouth, within the last few years.
The provider has worked for many years in nursing. The couple have also provided some places (primarily for people with learning disabilities) through ‘Supporting People’, previously. They have enjoyed helping people to develop independence, and also to move on.
The house currently has 4 bedrooms upstairs, 2 of which are occupied by the family. There is a garden and some parkland beyond that.
Bus routes (to Exeter or into town) and local shops, are nearby. The town itself has the typical facilities and amenities of a reasonable sized seaside resort, including railway station, beach, cinema, swimming pool and college.
The family like to be fairly active, including walking, swimming, shopping, and have enjoyed doing things with people, like bowling. They also like spending time at home (eg watching TV or DVDs or painting) and with family and friends. They like to have some fun and laughter.
Access to the front door is via 6 steps, but to avoid these, the property could also be entered from a path to the side, next to a turning bay, via the garden.
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Matching clearly needs to take account of the couple's young son.
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D116\SS - NEW |
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D116\SS |
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Umberleigh |
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This is a lovely 6 bedroomed Victorian farmhouse set in 10 acres of land, including a meadow. The household consists of the provider, her husband and 4 children and they have 4 ponies, rescue chickens and baby chicks, RSPCA foster rabbits, 2 pigs, 2 cats and 1 deaf dog! As you can imagine, this is a busy and bustling household who enjoy a mix of the outdoors lifestyle and relaxing at home. The children have many different hobbies, from swimming to drumming and the whole family enjoy outings at weekends etc.
The provider has experience in supporting individuals with mental health needs and learning disabilities and is keen to welcome someone into the family who is interested in animals and enjoys community activities. She can support someone to improve upon their independent living skills and live in a secure and stable environment.
Umberleigh has a bustling community life with a train link to Barnstaple. The family like to be active, including walking and swimming and things like bowling and films. They also like spending time at home (e.g. watching TV or DVDs or painting) and with family and friends.
This would be a fantastically supportive environment for any vulnerable adult and the providers are keen to advocate for individuals and ensure they have a varied and fulfilled lifestyle.
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Female service user only
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D119\LM |
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Burlescombe |
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This is a provider who lives in Burlescombe, near Tiverton. She is an experienced shared lives provider who has worked with adults with learning disabilities and older adults for 20+ years.
This provider can offer either long term or short breaks for individuals who would like to enjoy a relaxing lifestyle. The family comprises of the provider and her husband. They enjoy walking the dog and socialising with friends and wider family members. Other activities include attending farmers markets and selling family made gluten free products. They enjoy shopping, days out and gardening.
The provider can offer accommodation, care and support in a quiet and small village location with 1:1 support as required, This would be a great opportunity for individuals who need to build upon their independent living skills in a supportive environment.
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D120\SS - NEW |
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D120\SS |
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Exeter |
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This is an experienced provider with people with learning disabilities who would like to introduce a third person to her household. Two other adults in their 40s currently share the house along with the provider, her partner and her granddaughter.
The house is in St Thomas in Exeter, in a quiet residential street. It is an end terrace which has been enlarged over the years to make a comfortable, homely place with a private garden. The available bedroom is upstairs at the front of the house and has been newly decorated in a modern style.
The provider supports people to live as independently as they wish by helping out in the house, going shopping, doing voluntary work for local charities and going away on trips as often as possible. Other skills are supported and encouraged as people decide what they would like to do.
This vacancy would suit a mature adult who would like to learn new skills and who would benefit from sharing with people with similar interests.
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D122\SS |
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TORRINGTON |
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This is a provider who has many years experience working with adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs and drug and alcohol addictions. She lives in Torrington with a male service user who has lived with them for a year and has settled well. The provider has a large, close extended family with children and grandchildren who often visit the house.
Torrington is a market town with many facilities including a library, an Art Centre, walking areas in the countryside and close links to Bideford and Barnstaple. There are easily accessible bus routes from the house to these towns. The provider is keen to support someone who would like to live in a relaxed environment and gain her support to live a fulfilled and varied lifestyle. this provider has the experience to be able to support someone with high care and support needs.
The provider makes use of the local shopping such as Atlantic village and enjoys going to the cinema/bowling etc. She will be able to support an individual to access local facilities and build up new skills and hobbies.
This provider now has room to accommodate one male service user long term or for short breaks.
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D126\GG - NEW |
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D126\GG - NEW |
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Dawlish |
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The Provider has relevant experience through several years work in Social Care and has been energetically supporting a woman in her sixties with a learning disability, who needs a fair amount of support and encouragement, since August 2008.
She also lives with her partner - who likewise works in Social Care, her son (born 1997) and a dog.
They live in a chalet bungalow on a steep bank very near to the sea front in Dawlish (accessed via steps).
They wish to provide a second place for someone who is not too dependent, having recently had approval for alterations to create a further bedroom within the bungalow. This work has now been completed and the place is available.
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D127\LM |
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CULMSTOCK |
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This Provider has one long term vacancy. She shares her home with two older lady service users, her partner and two children aged 14 and 11 the family has two cats, plus rabbits and guinea pigs.
The property is a very large detached house set in about an acre of garden mainly to lawn & shrubs with small vegetable patch, greenhouse, garden store, and bridge over small stream leading to separate orchard/wildlife area, driveway to car parking area. Patio area off of the sunroom and rear of house
The house is situated in a country lane just outside the rural village of Culmstock and is within walking distance of the village, it has good access to the M5 motorway or North Devon link road.
Accessibility: Slight incline on driveway, step into house, two steps onto patio area and stairs to the upper floor. Garden slopes in some areas.
This vacancy would suit an older service user who would like to live within a family setting in a rural location.
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