HOME Instead Senior Care in York and Ryedale has welcomed newly trained CAREGivers to its company, which serves clients in York, Malton and surrounding villages.

The new CAREGivers have completed and passed a three-day in house training course and are now ready to work in the community providing high-quality at-home care.

Hayley Wreglesworth, 28, a newly hired CAREGiver, said: “The in-depth training was great and I look forward to building a strong bond with my clients.”

Luke Norbury, owner of Home Instead York, said: “We are receiving calls from local people and family members looking for home care, and our business is growing as a result and means we are always on the lookout for the right new CAREGivers to join our fantastic team.

“We consider our incredible CAREGivers as everyday superheroes; they are everyday people doing extraordinary work.

“Whether they are providing companionship care, preparing meals, or helping with daily living routines, they are making a difference to the lives of the elderly.”

A UK Commission for Employment and Skills report has identified the need to recruit more than half a million carers by 2022.