Local employer bucking the social care recruitment crisis

Award winning local home care company Home Instead Exeter & East Devon have had a positive start to the year with an influx of applications for their social care roles, ensuring the older people in the area are in safe hands.

With the sector often overlooked when it comes to recruitment and career options, the local Home Instead team are keen to break this trend and in January alone saw their care professional team grow by 13 new recruits.

Championing the role of the care professional from the outset, Home Instead Exeter & East Devon are determined to set themselves apart in the local area. By ensuring their new team members are equipped with fully funded introductory training, Home Instead care professionals can provide the highest standard of care to their clients whilst reaping the rewards of what is a fulfilling career choice.

Citing the reasons behind the increase in applications, Laura Grant, General and Registered Manager at Home Instead Exeter & East Devon, explained: “We’ve seen a definite increase in care professional applications as households look to meet the rising cost of living, with individuals wanting to add a new or additional income to their household and we are keen to encourage this interest. We also see individuals looking for roles that can fit around family life but are still secure and offer the chance for training and rewards.”

Laura added: “Home Instead appeals to not only those new to a career in care, but also to experienced care professionals looking for a different approach to the role that they love, often having been both disappointed and disillusioned by past experiences. With the demand for our home care services at an all-time high, we plan to expand our team accordingly to meet that demand, throughout 2023 and beyond.

Home Instead Exeter & East Devon welcome those curious about a career in care, as well as experienced care professionals. Contact their Recruitment Team on 01395 200600 or visit homeinstead.co.uk/exeter-east-devon