The Peterborough Evening Telegraph
Health care firm to create 100 plus jobs
New arrival is a sign of vibrancy in city’s economy
More than 100 jobs are being created in Peterborough with the arrival in the city of a health care company. National healthcare company Newcross Healthcare Solutions has just moved into offices in Broadway.
The company, which will be based in Broadway Court, specialises in providing personalised care.
It plans to offer its services to a range of community and care homes in the Peterborough area.
The Newcross Peterborough branch will create job opportunities for nurses, care assistants and support workers
Steve Churches, Newcross regional manager, said: “We are delighted to be opening a branch in Peterborough.
“The demand for our services continues to grow and this made the need for the Peterborough branch very apparent.
“We are looking forward to bringing the Newcross standard of care to the local area.”
Sally Tebbs, business centre manager for Peterborough, said: “This is an exciting time for Peterborough.
“We will have lots of jobs opening up for care assistants, support workers and nurses in the coming weeks.
“So if you’re hardworking and passionate about healthcare, call into the branch to see what opportunities are available.”
The company says that flexible, permanent employment, which can be tailored to. individual needs, is on offer at Newcross.
There is an additional incentive of a £500 platinum welcome for all nurses who join or re-join the team.
News of the arrival of the job-creating Newcross comes as the number of people claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance in the city is falling.
Figures released by the Office for National Statistics show that the number of JSA claimants fell last month to 1,500 - down from 1,515 the previous month.
A year ago the number of JSA claimants stood at 2,400 people.
John Bridge, chief executive of Peterborough Chamber of Commerce, said :“Peterborough’s economy is vibrant and is hugely supportive of job creation.
“These new jobs are extremely welcome. Each one represents an opportunity for someone.”
A range of Peterborough companies have announced the creation of jobs recently including Ma nasty Packaging, of Or ton South gate, Swanstaff Recruitment, in St John’s Street, TV shopping channel Hochanda in Mancetter Square and supermarket Aldi.