What We Provide

Tinkers Hatch

We ensure that every client at Tinkers Hatch receives the best possible standard of care by providing a secure and comfortable environment with a well developed and motivated team.

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Our Staff

Staff at Tinkers Hatch have extensive experience of working with people with a learning difficulty. Over 50% of staff hold at least a level 3 diploma in health and social care. We are constantly providing our staff with further training to support our clients.

The management team hold a comprehensive range of qualifications. They support and encourage staff in further training and personal development. All staff undertake basic mandatory training courses and additional work based training.

At Tinkers Hatch We Offer

Individual assessment of needs
Person centred planning & life plans
Health action plans
Community integration – via college and work placements
Choice of living environments
Well trained, experienced and motivated staff
24 hour staff support

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Neil J

I like it here because A. I am having my room decorated they way I choose. B. I can go out places I want to go and C. I am happy here.

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Debbie

I love it here because it is such a lovely place to live, I would recommend it to anyone. The staff are very good and helpful and kind, and staff are always around to talk to. I love my room and the views and the garden too. My family are happy with me being here too and it has helped me a lot.

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Terence

I like coming to tinkers and seeing my friends I like having sleepovers and having a nice bath. Staff are always nice and kind and help me.

Why is it Good to Live at Tinkers?

Individuals

All clients are supported to be independent through bespoke personal development plans underpinned by a highly trained, friendly and dedicated staff team

Helpful and Kind

Teamwork

Dignity

Placing Authorities

Tinkers Hatch is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and contributes to the National Minimum Data Set (NMDS), recognising the organisation’s commitment to staff development in order to provide a flexible and proactive service for each individual.

Thoughtful

Tolerance

Communication

Relatives and Friends

Close contact is maintained with family and friends, whilst ensuring that each resident’s confidentiality and individual rights as an individual are respected.

Friendship

Respect

Happiness

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Community Garden

East Hoathly Community Garden has become an important focal point for some of the Tinkers clients and they really look forward to their weekly visits. They are learning a multitude of new skills and gardening knowledge and making solid friendships along the way.

Community and therapeutic values have been formented by everyone working alongside people from different backgrounds and needs and this purposeful ‘togetherness’ often results in increasing confidence, communication skills, and pride in their work We are planning to do many more immersive community events in the spring / summer, including exhibiting in the local village fetes, establishing woodcraft sessions, and participation in East Hoathly village events. These future plans will include more people from Tinkers, including staff, and organisers are always open to suggestions and new ideas.

Daily Life at Tinkers

Daily life at Tinkers Hatch follows the routine of a normal family life, with clients involved in all aspects of running the home through their forum.

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Education, Leisure and Social

We provide oppurtunities for leisure, education and social interaction by encouraging and supporting residents to explore their interests and talents, and by continually developing person-centered planning.

Inclusion

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Quality of Care

Key to our quality of care is to identify, develop and maintain each individual’s skill base, as well as supporting their presence within both Tinkers Hatch and the wider community.

Health and Wellbeing

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Supporting Individuals

The staff team are skilled and experienced at supporting individuals through: a person-centred approach, involvement in the community – including attendance at theatre, cinema, church, clubs, and sporting events, college courses, clients’ forum, social activities – discos, parties and barbeques with friends, visits to places of interest

Independence

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Our Services

At Tinkers Hatch we offer: full time residential services, day services, respite service. A wide variety of social, educational and leisure activities are available to all.

Choice

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