Tinkers Hatch
Supporting You to be as Independent as Possible
Newsletter
Read this months newsletter to find out everything thats happening at Tinkers Hatch. Written by our residents!
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About
Tinkers Hatch
Tinkers Hatch has provided high quality residential, day and respite services for people with learning disabilities since 1984.
Our aim is to provide clients with –
The best possible standards of care
A safe, friendly and comfortable environment in which to live
Well trained and experienced staff
Community presence, personal development and positive relationships
Services tailored to meet each individual’s needs
The promotion and support of personal rights, dignity, choice, privacy, independence and individuality
CQC Report
Requires Improvement
Click here to see the online version of our latest CQC report from 2022.
Our Quality Statements
Safe
Effective
Caring
Responsive
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.
Wilf The Hub Therapy Dog
This is Wilf, he comes into the HUB 2-3 times a week and is a therapy dog. He has a very gentle nature and is an amazing companion for our clients. They love having him and taking him out for walks. At Tinkers Hatch we recognise the positive impact pets/animals can have on the wellbeing emotional health and companionship to our clients. They can reduce loneliness, provide emotional support and encourage physical activity. However, it is equally as important to ensure the presents of animals/pet does not compromise the safety health and wellbeing of clients, staff and visitors, therefore we ensure all policies risk assessments and legality is upheld. For more information visit Canine Concern where Wilf is registered.
Well Led
Get to know some of the staff at Tinkers Hatch!
Hello, my name is Amy. I have over 25 years experience in the care industry, and started working at Tinkers hatch in 2003. I have my level 4 in adult social care and I am currently working towards my level 5 in leadership management in adult social care. I have a very strong passion towards ensuring those with learning disabilities are living fulfilling lives and can be the best version of themselves. That individuals are given choice, dignity and respect and treated with kindness. I very much enjoy the work I do, and feel extremely proud of the service and how happy the individuals and families are with the support we provide.
Team Leaders
My father with 2 other partners started Tinkers over 40 years ago. The home is now owned by my sister and myself.
I’m the Nominated Individual and a conduit between the service and CQC and other bodies to ensure the highest standards of care.
I have experience of working in every area of the home over the past 4 decades.
Since retiring as a teacher I’m here during the week days. I focus on supporting the senior leadership team and decorating and upkeep of the home ensuring the clients who live and come to Tinkers have a beautiful and safe place to live and thrive.
My name is Peter Lees and I have worked at Tinkers Hatch since 2019, I came from a background in farming for thirty years which I was very passionate about. Finding myself at a crossroad, I took a pathway which I wasn’t sure where it would go which was working in care, scary but exciting. After a very short time I knew I was in the right place after getting to know the clients, my beliefs are that all are precious in God’s eyes and we all deserve to be treated with respect and kindness what ever difficulties we have put before us.
There’s one thing I would like to share with you, which touched me profoundly, when supporting a client when asking, “Would you stand up for me?” and she replied: “Stand up for Jesus.” I knew that I wanted to be part of their amazing journey and support them to have a full and all inclusive lifestyle.
I very much enjoy working with adults with learning disabilities as I can see how we can make a positive difference to the lives of the people we support and help them to achieve their goals and dreams.
I absolutely love working at Tinkers and love the fact that every day is different. I enjoy supporting our clients to live the lives they want and giving them a safe, engaging and sociable place to do this.
ChristChurch Hailsham
Love. Build. Serve. Celebrate.
Christchurch Hailsham – it is such a delight to receive a group of around 12 eager Tinkers Hatch friends at Christchurch! All participate enthusiastically in every aspect of our mornings together not only in the worship songs and the message but also in the coffee time. We are meeting many new friends every week and Tinkers Hatch have become a genuine part of the church family. Some display such a delightful sense of humour and the honesty is infective.
Emma W
I like it here it’s a nice place to live the gardens are nice, I am happy here, I like the staff.
Neill W
Its nice I like the staff and have made good friends here staff and clients.
Daniel
I like living at Tinkers because its nice and I like the staff lots.
Contact Us
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