Home care company continues to grow
Duncan Smith, managing director of Caremark (Kirklees) and field care supervisor Becky Catling in the new training room at Caremark’s head office in Brooke’s Mill, Armitage Bridge with Kirklees Council, our new customers and their families to deliver high quality care which meets people’s individual needs.
“It is a major boost for us and demonstrates the great strides we have made since we began providing care just three years ago.”
As part of this, Caremark is now stepping up its recruitment campaign.
Mr Smith added: “We are busy recruiting new home care and support workers which will enable us to maintain our growth through the rest of the year and into 2019.
“This is one of the reasons why we have extended our head office, so we now also have a large, dedicated training room where staff can receive all the training they need to ensure the care we provide is second to none.
“Although zero hour contracts do still appeal to some people, by offering fixed hour contracts we hope this will attract even more people, whether they have previous care experience or not, and we are particularly keen to emphasise that caring should be seen as a career, and not just a job.” OUR Huddersfield businesses have been announced as headline sponsors of an annual fundraising event that will count Olympic diving champions Lois Tolson and Jack Laugher MBE as special guests.
The Design Bank, Aura Print, Jigsaw Commercial and Matthew Bloxome, of Sovereign Wealth Huddersfield, will sponsor the annual ‘Music Extravaganza’, organised by Cleckheaton-based HR and employment law firm, Howarths.
Tolson and Laugher MBE will attend the event – on November 24 at the Cedar Court Hotel in Huddersfield – in their capacity as ambassadors for The Howarth Foundation charity.
Last year the event raised over £7,500 for the independent charity which supports homeless and recently rehomed people across Leeds and Kirklees back into employment.
It’s Business Building Futures RUCK hire specialists Mac’s Truck Rental is celebrating after being shortlisted for Rental, Leasing and Contract Hire Provider of the Year.
In fact, the Lindley Moorbased firm is the only business from the North of England to be shortlisted.
With this nomination coming in only their third year of trading, this is the icing on top of a stellar year for Mac’s Truck Rental. Their huge growth has resulted in new staff members, alongside an expansion into custom-built premises.
Head of rentals Selena programme works with a network of regional homeless charities to identify individuals ready to re-enter full or part-time employment across Leeds and Kirklees, providing them with skills training or employment through local businesses signed up to the scheme.
This year’s event will feature performances from music act Under the Covers, magician Darren Mac and the Rastrick High School choir.
Howarths managing director, Gavin Howarth, said: “We are delighted to have four generous, McDade-Smith said: “This is fantastic news for us all at Mac’s Truck Rental. Our fast growth hasn’t been without its challenges, but following our expansion, which has increased both our service levels and manufacturing capabilities, being shortlisted really shows we have reached the highest of standards.
“It’s particularly special to be the only company from the North of England to be shortlisted. We’re very proud of our roots and have strong ties to Yorkshire, where Mac’s Trucks is almost a household name following my father founding local businesses on board as headline sponsors for this year’s Extravaganza.
“As the event marks its fourth year, support from businesses such as these is invaluable in helping us fulfil the Foundation’s mission to get people off the streets, back on track and making a positive contribution to society through steady employment or training.”
Earlier this year, The Howarth Foundation, was crowned winner of the Big Heart charity category at the 2018 National Family Business Awards at Wembley Arena. Mac’s Truck Sales more than 30 years ago.
“A huge congratulations must also go to his team, who are also nominated for three Commercial Motor Awards.”
Selena added: “The success wouldn’t have been possible without our fantastic clients, and I’d like to place on record my thanks to them. We truly aim to provide them with best service and trucks on the market, and this award nomination recognises that.”
The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on November 15 at the Vox Centre, Birmingham.