Home care company backs campaign to recruit more carers

Caroline Kingdon, BBC Local Live. Posted at 11:57

The county council hopes a new website will help solve the crisis in carer recruitment in Norfolk.

Sarah Thompson runs Extra Care Home Services in North Walsham. She says struggling to recruit carers but told BBC Radio Norfolk’s Nick Conrad  is an “incredibly rewarding job”.

“We want to get more people into the care profession, especially younger people as there’s progression within the role,” she said.

Sarah thinks the online campaign will make a difference and help a lot of people looking for positions in the care industry as it has the backing of the county council.

The level of support a lot of people need within their homes and in residential homes is incredibly tough… some people may find that too hard emotionally as well as physically.”

Sarah Thompson Extra Care Home Services

https://www.norfolkcareawards.co.uk

We were delighted to hear that we are shortlisted finalists in the Norfolk Care Awards 2017 to be held at Sprowston Manor Hotel on 23^rd February 2017. This is a massive achievement in a year where there were the most ever nominations received. Photos to follow in February watch this space ……………

We are over the moon that we came home with not just one but two awards this year from The Norfolk Care Awards 2017. Our awards were for “Motivational Leadership” won by Sarah Thompson (Registered Manager) and “Rising Star” won by Alex Marks  (Deputy Manager).

Check out Alex our “Rising Star”  on Mustard TV 7/2/17 for the Norfolk Care Awards 2017

Check out the latest edition of The North Walsham Times issue no 511 January 28th 2017. (click to enlarge image)