New Year spike in demand for local home care company

A local home care company has seen a sharp rise in demand for its services, as families look to address health and wellbeing issues they may have seen in loved ones over the festive period.

This has led to new employment opportunities on offer for people keen to begin or further a career in care.

Home Instead has seen a 37% seasonal uplift in client enquiries. When families get together for festive gatherings, they often see a change in a loved one’s health, cognitive ability or general disposition, particularly if they haven’t seen each other for a long time. That leads to families having to consider care options.

Mike Chalton, co-owner at three local Home Instead franchises (Wirral, Chester and Liverpool south) says:

“For many of us, Christmas is when we spend more time with family members than usual. We might notice Mum is more forgetful than last time she visited and is repeating stories. Or perhaps Dad has lost weight and is off his food? It might be that an older loved one is talking about how little they see friends these days and is struggling with loneliness.

“For many families, job number one for the new year is to get professional care.”

Having seen a consistent rise in care services enquiries across all three of its local group of offices, Mike’s team is actively looking for another forty care professionals to meet this rise in demand.

Jenny Kyle, Head of People, says:

“Those coming onboard and joining as care professionals aren’t just starting a new job, they’re acting as a lifeline for local families. There are few roles more rewarding than a job in care and it won’t be long before you realise how much of a difference you’re making. We match care professionals to clients based on similar interests and personality traits; it’s no surprise that so many of them become genuine companions.

“Our new recruits needn’t worry if they don’t have previous experience in care. We provide full training, including (Level 2 Diploma) Adult Apprenticeships, and ongoing support that will stand you in excellent stead to make it possible for an older adult in the local area to live well at home.”

Collectively the group of franchises currently employs over 200 care professionals who help older adults in the community live well at home. The company provides tailored support, typically comprising of companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, personal care, medication reminders, shopping and errands for older people. It has also recently introduced essential nail care services for hands and feet.

For more information on the services provided or to find out about joining their team, please call:

0151 559 2555

...or visit: 

https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/liverpool-south/

Pictured -  Mike and Catharine Chalton, co-owners at Home Instead Wirral, Chester and Liverpool South.