Canola House, Bridgend
Features
4 Young People
Local amenities
(lots of local shops)
Good transport links
Canola House is designed to care for four young people between the ages of 7-17, of all genders, who require medium to long-term placements.
It is situated a short distance from McArthurGlen Group Bridgend Designer outlet and is located on a main bus route making the home easily accessible by car or public transport. Within the local area there are convenient rail links to Cardiff and the South Wales Valleys and a local bus service. This provides the young persons the opportunity to develop independence, life skills and opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities.
The house is located a 5-minute drive from Bryngarw Country Park which offers woodlands to wetlands, meadows to formal gardens and a wide range of fun activities in all seasons. It also offers hands-on environmental educational sessions for young people. Local Facilities offer a wide range of available activities for all different interests and hobbies. These include Ynysawdre Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre, Bridgend Athletic Club, Sarn Football Club, St Mary’s driving Range, South Wales Equestrian Centre, and many more within a short driving distance. This allows young people to experience a wide range of activities to find something they enjoy.
Team Details
Maddy Pauline
Manager Canola House
– PGCE in Post Compulsory Education and Training
(Trained and supported in colleges helping range of learners in their qualifications) – Qualification gives me opportunities to teach in colleges post 16 and universities to lecture childhood education (but always returned to residential care)
– Degree – Early Years Education and Childhood Studies
(Trained in range of early years settings to initially gain a teaching role)
– 13 years working with children and young people in residential care – working as support worker, team leader and management role
(Worked for private, council and therapeutic homes) felt working as support worker give me insight to the core role
During this time (on and off) achieved level 3, 4 and 5 qualification in health and social care too
– Further experience in nurseries, schools and colleges as part of gaining qualifications and also brief experience as an assessor in health and social care
Maddy is passionate about promoting well-being, supporting individuals to achieve their goals, and creating opportunities that give every young person the best possible start in life. He is also highly valued for his supportive leadership style and commitment to staff wellbeing, always fostering a positive, inclusive team culture where everyone feels heard and appreciated.
Tricia Collins
Deputy Manager at Canola
I first worked with children when I set up a preschool playscheme in the local school after realising there wasn’t one in the area for my own children.
I went on to supporting young children within the school who were falling behind with reading and supervising the children in the playground at lunch times.
I set up and ran a successful business for over 15 years while raising my children.
I started my first job in the care sector when I became employed by Ty Caredig when they opened their first home in March 2022.
Since then, I have worked in the roles of Support Worker, Team Leader, and currently Deputy Manager all within the same home.
I hold a level 3 QCF – Children and Young People and am currently working towards completing Level 4.
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