An award-winning home care group has experienced record-breaking growth having recruited 52 new carers during October.
Respectful Care, a leading provider of home care services in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and South Yorkshire, has announced it has recently taken on more carers than ever before despite concerns that the sector is experiencing staffing shortages. 
With its new additions, the group now employs more than 250 caring individuals across its five branches. Dedicated to providing high-quality domiciliary care services for the elderly, adults with learning or physical disabilities, and those needing end of life care, the team delivers personalised care to more than 750 people at home. 
Discussing the success of the recruitment drive, Mark Docherty, CEO of Respectful Care, said, “To have taken on 52 recruits in one month is phenomenal, especially given the current national shortage of care staff. There are several factors that have made us an attractive place to work, but a key one is that we’ve recently increased our pay and restructured the company to introduce Client Relationship Managers and a Mental Health First Aider to support our staff. Given the challenges of the past 18 months or so, ensuring that staff are sufficiently supported is essential and it’s something that’s particularly appealing to people already working in care, as well as those who are looking to enter the sector.”
“Furthermore, our small teams of carers and flexible working hours offer a better work-life balance, whilst training opportunities provide scope for professional and personal development, which is helping Respectful Care stand out from other employers, too,” Mark continued.  
“It’s reassuring to see that there is still staffing movement and expansion within the industry despite a difficult couple of years and with issues still arising post-pandemic. Just to add though, our desire for care staff hasn’t stopped with our recent recruitment successes. We’re always on the lookout for recruits to join our caring family, so if a career in care sounds like something of interest, we would ask that you visit our website – www.respectfulcare.co.uk – for more information on our current vacancies,” Mark concluded.