Live-in care provider Promedica24 creating 100 jobs in the New Forest

A MAJOR provider of live-in care services for older people is offering 100 jobs within the New Forest amid soaring demand.

Promedica24, Europe’s largest operator, wants to fill the roles over the next 18 months.

Darren Housden, Promedica24’s sales and marketing director, said families were now looking for alternative care-at-home services rather than the more traditional residential care home option.

“Live-in care has proven to be a safer alternative to care homes, especially when we are talking about limiting the spread of infectious diseases and enhancing people’s mental wellbeing by enabling them to stay in familiar surroundings,” he said.

“It’s understandable that families want to explore this option after the events of the last 12 to 18 months.

“The current UK unemployment rate stands at 4.7% and with millions still without jobs due to businesses remaining closed or sadly shutting their doors for good, we want to give suitable people opportunities to start new careers and improve local employment rates by getting people back into work.”

No experience is necessary for the jobs as training will be given. The company said it was seeking people who were honest, compassionate and respectful.

Mr Housden added: “However, candidates should remember that the job comes with a great level of responsibility and requires certain personality traits, such as empathy, resilience and patience, to be able to adequately support the physical and emotional needs of those most vulnerable.”

Paula Beaney, Promedica24 quality assurance director, said: “Whether you’ve faced unemployment or are still furloughed, have previous care experience or want to do something completely different, we’d love you to consider a career with Promedica24.”

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