South Yorkshire care home company to offer series of workshops

Alison Duffy, lead recruiter at Home Instead Sheffield and Barnsley, said: “There’s no better way of finding out what it’s like to work in care than hearing it straight from those who already work in the sector.

“Anyone who is keen to try a new career should come along to our workshops and find out why care is such a wonderful and rewarding route to take.

“And even if you already work in care: come and find out more about the roles that Home Instead has on offer.

"We offer a career pathway which gives you a clear vision of the training opportunities ahead of you, if you’re keen to progress.”

The workshops will see the team at Home Instead, who provide care for older people in their own homes, discussing what a job in care entails.

The workshops are free and set to take place at the Zest Centre at 18 Upperthorpe.

The first session will take place on Friday, April 21 between 10am and 12 noon.

The second session will take place at the same time on Friday, April 28.

The final session will take place between 10am and 12 noon on Friday, May 5.

Each session will explore a different area of care and attendees will get the chance to ask care professionals anything that they are keen to learn about the role.

Also on the agenda will be guidance on how to fill in an application form and interview tips.

Care professionals at Home Instead carry out tasks such as personal care, including help with dressing and bathing, home help, as well as vital companionship over a cup of tea.

Home Instead also offer the opportunity to undergo further specialist training such as City & Guilds assured dementia training to support people with dementia.

Home Instead notes that it has opportunities both for people looking to further their career in care, as well as openings for those with no prior experience.