Boss’s bid to recruit an army of caregivers
A Perthshire home care company boss is undertaking an ambitious recruitment drive to fill 50 job vacancies.
Saqib Rehman of Home Instead declared that caring is a “job of the future” and pledged to “build an army of caregivers” to provide support in local communities.
Saqib, who has clients in Perth, St Andrews and Crieff to care for, says his sector has seen a huge increase in demand due to an ever ageing population and following the impact of the pandemic.
He believes that jobs in his sector are future-proof, referring to the resilience of care work against a backdrop of sectors such as hospitality and travel that “have been so badly impacted by the pandemic”.
He said: “We specialise in care of older people, a rapidly growing demographic.
“Add to that the increased awareness of home care and the safe option it provides when a loved one needs support, and you have a perfect storm; increasing demand but a shortage of people to fill the roles needed to deliver the care.
“I’m committed to building a workforce of individuals who are looking for a rewarding career with many opportunities to progress.
“We provide all the necessary training so no experience in the sector is needed.
“There is no greater job than to put a smile on the face of a person you are caring for, helping to change their life for the better.”
A caregiver for Home Instead
Perthshire, Carol Gray, said: “I love working in care as it is such a privilege helping people make the most of their lives, keeping them safe, enhancing their well- being and contributing to their enjoyment of life as well as the more practical aspects of personal care and their physical health.
“I especially love working for Home Instead because people are supported to live well in their own homes and surroundings. This lessens anxiety and positively affects their outlook on life and ultimately their mental health.
“Clients respond to the compassion, kindness, dignity and respect we demonstrate. This results in less confusion, stress and loss of hope which can all impair mental health.
“Also, Home Instead’s ethos to support individuals to the highest standards is extended to staff and colleagues as well as our valued clients and families.”
Home Instead is a national company with 10,000 caregiver vacancies to fill in the coming two years.