Urgent plea for care workers
CAREMARK (Charnwood), a home care company based in Loughborough, is urgently recruiting for care assistants and frontline care workers to support elderly and vulnerable clients during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Covid-19 is heightening demand for home care services to unprecedented levels, while care and support workers find themselves having to self-isolate, either because they are displaying symptoms themselves or have come into contact with somebody who has, or might have, the virus.
“The epidemic is exacerbating existing staff shortages, whilst creating bigger demands for our services,” said Sanjay Pancholi, managing director at Caremark (Charnwood).
“We urgently need to recruit care assistants in order to bridge this gap and make sure residents of the Charnwood area who need high quality home care receive it.”
Caremark (Charnwood) is working with the United Kingdom Homecare Association (UKHCA), the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and the government to temporarily amend certain regulations to make it faster to recruit staff.
Sanjay Pancholi added: “If you’ve been laid off or forced to cease trading and want to help others perhaps you could join our amazing team. Care and support workers are the lifeblood of this local community, especially when the country is in the midst of a national emergency. We urgently need compassionate people, so get in touch.”
Successful candidates will provide personalised care and practical assistance to clients, such as helping them dress and bathe, preparing meals and assisting with household chores. For more detailse call 01509 767500/800, or email charnwood@caremark.co. uk - visit www.caremark.co.uk/ charnwood for info.