Care Homes

The care homes sector has around 410,000 residents in the UK operating circa 11,300 care homes for the elderly through 5,500 different providers. As the population continues to age, demand for care will increase and the types of care needed will change. It is estimated (Source: The Office for National Statistics) there will be a 36% growth in persons aged 85+ between 2015 and 2025, from 1.5 million to 2 million. This is expected to lead to a substantial increase in demand for care home services.

The sector is already under tremendous pressure, with increasing energy and labour costs plus a scarcity of trained staff. A subscription to HRGuide provides you with access to all the tools and guidance to deal with your common your HR and H&S concerns including:

• Making the right recruitment decisions and carrying out necessary suitability checks
• Checking migrant workers’ right to work in the UK
• Developing the best Contracts of Employment to maximise flexibility and productivity
• Making sure you meet national minimum wage laws, particularly with sleep-in shifts or travel between service user visits
• Giving employees health & safety training on moving and handling, equipment safety and more.
• Producing written health & safety procedures, such as policies on fire safety in health & social care.

And it doesn’t end there. From managing poor performance to tribunals, we’re here to support you through whatever you’re dealing with.