HOME Instead Senior Care, a company specialising in at-home care for older people in Durham and surrounding areas, has been honoured with a Best Employer in Care Award.

The award of 5 Star Employer was presented by Smith and Henderson, an independent company that carries out customer and employee surveys, as a direct result of feedback from Home Instead’s caregivers. In response to an independent survey by Smith and Henderson, one caregiver employed by Home Instead said: “I love what I do. I am well matched to my clients and works well around me and my young family. My manager and supervisors all provide great support and have always looked after me, it is a pleasure to come to work.”

A second caregiver testimonial from the same survey stated, “I have worked in care for a number of years but never worked for a company like Home Instead. I enjoy the relationship

between myself my clients and staff that I work alongside. Home Instead is like no other care provider.”

Home Instead’s caregivers are matched with clients that share their interests and every care visit lasts for a minimum of one hour. As a result of this unique, person centred approach, clients receive an excellent standard of care and employees develop high levels of job satisfaction.

Steven Frost, CEO of Smith and Henderson, organisers of the Best Employers in Care, said, “Home Instead Senior Care has a strong culture whereby caregivers have the right support and training, are well led and have a strong commitment to deliver outstanding care.”

Commenting on the award Trudi Jameson, owner of Home Instead Senior Care Durham, said: “We’re very proud. The award means all the more to us because it was earned as a result of the glowing feedback.” It’s great to know that our person centred approach is working for our team, as well as for our clients.”

To find out more about the work that Home Instead Senior Care does in your area, or for details of current caregiver vacancies, call 0191 374 4041 or visit http://www.homeinstead.co.uk/durham