A Devon care firm that specialises in looking after people at home has issued an urgent plea for new staff.
HomeLife has taken to its Facebook pages to put out a plea for more people to come forward and work as carers in the wake of the Coronavirus.
The business says its staff are on the frontline looking after the elderly and vulnerable in the county and it needs more people to help in these unprecedented times.
Katie Jewell, Recruitment Lead at HomeLife, which has offices in Barnstaple, Okehampton, Plymouth and Tiverton, and provides care in the surrounding areas, said: “We are acutely aware that there are many thousands of front line staff out there working to keep this pandemic at bay, away from the most vulnerable, and helping to treat those who have succumbed to the virus.
“Many people find themselves without work now due to the businesses they work for having to close or reduce in numbers. I am appealing to those people. If you are fit and well and want to make a substantial difference to people’s lives at this acute time, we can train you quickly and enable you to help those who are vulnerable, who may not see a person other than their carer from one day to the next. We really need your help to add to the front-line workforce and ensure that the elderly in particular have help.
“Anyone interested should call one of our Devon branches, the nearest one to them, and can find the details on our website . Our office team will be able to have a chat with you and they will be able to set up interviews via Skype or Facetime to talk you through everything.
“We will be able to provide our free, full training on a fast-track basis to make sure everyone we take on is ready. This includes a company induction, first aid, information on dementia, health and safety, food safety, infection control, handling medication and moving and handling service users, with the opportunity to achieve Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) after the initial three months probationary period.
“New recruits are given free uniforms, access to national staff discount scheme for all major brands as well as 28 days paid holiday, paid travel between calls and paid mileage."
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HomeLife operates a professional Care Management Team that is committed to providing high quality care to individuals in their own homes.
The large team of trained, specialist, care workers provide positive based outcomes and person-centred care to people throughout Devon.
Katie added: “Care work might not be something people have considered before, but if they are fit and healthy, then it’s a fantastic way to really help make a difference. This is a great opportunity for anyone wishing to have a stable and long-term career in care, and who would like to forge rewarding relationships with the service users they care for.
“Being a carer is a highly skilled, professional vocational occupation that is essential to the fabric of our society and the beauty of a job for life means people can start by training with us and work their way up the career ladder gaining further training and qualifications. In today’s changing world of employment, we pride ourselves on being able to offer long-term job security and career prospects.
For more information or to enquire about a position at HomeLife,