Ceredigion County Council

Tim Plant Anabl Ceredigion Short Breaks Service arranges short breaks for disabled children aged 1- 18 who live in Ceredigion.

The service aims to provide support for families and to enable the child to have new experiences by providing short breaks with local families in the community.

The service offers a ‘Sitting service’ and a ‘Family Link Carer service’.

Who Are The Carers?

Carers are people in the local community who apply to become carers of disabled children. They may be able to offer care for just a few hours every week / month or more. They are assessed, supported and supervised by the Short Breaks Social Workers and are required to undergo stringent checks from Social Services, Criminal Records Bureau and Health.

Although the carers are considered volunteers, they receive a payment for every session of care that they give from the Tim Plant Anabl Short Breaks Service. A mileage allowance and expenses are also paid.

A written agreement is drawn up between all parties and arrangements are usually made between the Carer and the family. There is no charge to the families of disabled children.

Would you like to support a disabled child and their family?

Have experience or interest in disability?

Able to provide valuable opportunities and support to a disabled child.

You do not necessarily have to have experience of working with disabled children to become a Sitter or Family Link Carer.

You will not be asked to do anything you do not feel comfortable with and will receive ongoing support from the Short Break Social Workers.

If you are interested in becoming a Sitter or Family Link Carer, please contact a Short Break Social Worker in Tim Plant Anabl:

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Short Break Service
Tim Plant Anabl
Pantyfedwen
9 Market Street
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
SY23 1DL

Telephone:

01545 574000