Scottish home care company to recruit 150 staff for those who have lost jobs due to COVID-19

A Kilmarnock-based home care company is to create 150 permanent jobs specifically for hospitality and tourism workers who have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus.

HRM Homecare will provide full training to fast-track new recruits into caring for its hundreds of elderly and vulnerable clients in west and central Scotland.

’We are facing an unprecedented threat to our ability to carry out our jobs due to COVID-19’

Managing director Lynn Laughland said: “We are really keen to hear from those passionate about helping others and when the chips are down will show their mettle.

"As everywhere, we are facing an unprecedented threat to our ability to carry out our jobs due to COVID-19.

“Like the NHS, care at home sector has a hugely vital role to play in today’s society. For many years we have helped those with severe life challenges continue to live well in their own homes.

"We are striving to make sure we have the ability and capability to meet the demand that COVID-19 has brought and are following the current guidance so that every possible safeguard is in place to protect both our staff and our service users from infection from coronavirus as our carers go about their jobs."

HRM Homecare employs 246 people and provides 9,000 hours of care for 680 people in areas including Falkirk, Glasgow, North and South Lanarkshire, East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire and East Dunbartonshire.

Ms Laughland said: “The two-day intensive training course would be provided free of charge and includes briefing on the latest social care guidance from the Scottish Government and NHS Scotland."

To apply, contact HRM Homecare, on 01236 702713 or email recruitment@hrmhomecare.co.uk.

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