You’re never too old for a career in care

An award-winning care company operating in the Welshpool area is urging more people to consider a career in care by saying ‘you’re never too old’.

Abacare, which provides care to people in their own homes across Wales, said people working into their fifties, sixties and seventies is a positive reflection of our ageing society.

Neil Griffiths (pictured), Regional Manager at Abacare, said: “We fully appreciate the value that older workers bring, including career and general life experience, and we understand that many of them are looking for more flexible work to fit around their lifestyles, which is why we welcome the more mature worker and believe care is a great career option for them. We have many care staff members who are over the age of 50.

“Here, we treat all our carers and office staff the same, whatever their age. As long as you’re kind, committed and caring, you’ll fit right in. We can provide flexible working hours to fit around your lifestyle, so if you need to look after grandchildren or just want to work a minimum amount of hours per-week, that’s no problem.

“You’re also never too old to learn and we offer free, full training, which includes a company induction, dementia awareness, enablement, first aid, health and safety, food safety, infection control, medication, person centred care and moving and handling service users, and for anyone who is committed and passionate about care, we also offer the opportunity to undertake qualifications too.”

Abacare operates a professional Care Management Team that is committed to providing high quality care to individuals in their own homes.

Neil added: “We’re supporting our colleagues in the NHS wholeheartedly, as we do on a daily basis already, by providing invaluable care for those who need it at home.

“By maintaining their health at home, we’re helping keep them safe. We’re ensuring they take their prescribed medication and we’re caring for their physical and emotional well-being every day. All this helps prevent adding additional pressure on the NHS and its resources, which we know will be under considerable strain in the coming months.”

Anyone interested should call 01686 625644. People can also find out more information about job vacancies at www.indeed.com/cmp/Abacare.