Home care in Swadlincote

What makes a real difference to our customers is the tailored support that we can deliver to them whilst they remain in the comfort of their own home. Along with friendly carers that genuinely care, it’s these reassuring factors that have made thousands of families choose us over the past 30 years to provide them with visiting care to help with everyday tasks. These can include anything from vacuuming, laundry, dusting and shopping to assistance with washing, bathing and getting around the home safely with or without mobility aids.

Not only are we there to provide physical assistance, but our Swadlincote homecare team are more than happy to take you out for the afternoon if you so wish, perhaps to Calke Abbey for a wander around the beautiful grounds or to Sharpe’s Pottery Museum to soak up a bit of Swadlincote’s local history. We realise how important it is to fulfil both body and mind when it comes to home care, and that’s why our support covers physical and mental health so that we care for you in a holistic and meaningful way.

Having time off and time to relax is important for everyone, but perhaps even more so for someone that cares full time for a loved one. It can be quite a demanding job on your physical and mental health, especially if you do everything for them by yourself. That’s why agency care can help when you need to take some time away for yourself to rest and recuperate. We’ll make sure that we meet with you both beforehand so that we understand your existing care routines and replicate them whilst you’re away. That way, everything will be exactly the same when you return and you’ll both be feeling more refreshed.

For those with more complex care needs or for couples who both require support, live-in care in Swadlincote enables you to get the in-depth support you need whilst you stay at home. We can also offer clinical care to those for a specific health condition such as motor neurone disease or the after effects of a stroke, which is overseen by our team of nurses who ensure that the care and support you need is being delivered by an appropriately trained carer to an agreed support plan.

Lots of people opt for private care as they reach their more senior years or they require extra help due to a physical disability, as it allows you to have care on your terms without taking away your independence and autonomy. It’s particularly popular for those that have parents or family members living a distance away from them who need an extra helping hand around the home, but they are unable to get to them every time they’re needed. Our private care team in Swadlincote can provide the peace of mind that all of you may be looking for by popping in to check on your loved one each day, preparing their lunch, making them a cup of tea and running the hoover round, as well as making sure they’re okay and having a natter about the latest goings on.

When providing care for another on a full or part-time basis, it is really important that you take regular breaks in order to relax, refresh and allow some time for yourself. It can be quite tiring caring for another, especially when they are a close friend or family member, which is why respite care from our Swadlincote team could be just the answer while you take a step back. Our team will meet with both of you beforehand so that they can replicate your existing care routines and seamlessly transition from your caregiving to ours, without any disturbance or confusion. And once you return after recharging your batteries, we can always set up regular respite breaks for both of you that becomes part of your care routine.

All of our new and existing carers are required to complete a thorough in-house training programme so that they have the skills and knowledge to provide the high-quality care that Helping Hands are known for. Modules include personal care, medication, manual handling, safeguarding and first aid, amongst many others. We also provide lots of additional training opportunities for our carers who would like to specialise in areas of interest, such a learning disabilities or palliative care, thus enabling them to gain extra qualifications along the way. We also empower our carers to step up into management roles with extra training courses, giving them both job satisfaction and areas of development if they so choose.