Ambitious home care provider launches dedicated Derbyshire premises

Based in Mansfield Woodhouse, in Nottinghamshire, the home care provider now has offices and a training centre at Unicorn House, in Wellington Street, Ripley.

The opening of the new premises, which are now officially registered with the Care Quality Commission, is a natural step for Your Home Care, which already has a number of Derbyshire clients and is already on Derbyshire County Council’s Derbyshire Home Care Framework.

The launch event was attended by a number of local business people and dignitaries, including Amber Valley MP Linsey Farnsworth, who carried out the official ribbon cutting.

Scott Marsh, who founded Your Home Care with Paul Pitchford, said: "This is a real milestone for us and an incredibly proud and exciting moment for everyone at Your Home Care.

“Since launching only five years ago, the whole team has worked hard not only to become established, but also lead the way when it comes to putting clients first and harnessing the power of new technologies to make home care even better than ever before.

“There is definitely a need for our home care services in Derbyshire, and so the opening of the new premises gives us another base from which to deliver Outstanding care. We already have dedicated Derbyshire staff but we will be recruiting more carers.”

As well as an office, there is also a training centre that will be used to ensure carers are fully up to date with the everyday skills needed to carry out their work.

But in addition to training that includes handling and lifting people, they will also have training in procedures that Your Home Care specialises in, such as Restore2, a system whereby carers can identify potential changes in health that need to be escalated to relevant health professionals.

MP Linsey Farnsworth, whose constituency office is in Ripley, said: “I know from my own personal experience just how much of a difference high-quality care makes, not just to the person receiving it, but to their entire family.

“Having the peace of mind that a loved one is in safe, professional hands is invaluable.

"I am absolutely delighted to welcome such an award-winning provider to Amber Valley; having this vital, Outstanding-rated service right here in the heart of our community will be a huge asset to our residents.”

Unicorn House is owned by businessman Tim Godkin.

Mr Godkin said: “When I first met Paul and Scott, I liked them and I worked hard to find them suitable space. I know they have big plans too so I am delighted to see them here.”

Local business people attended the launch of Your Home Care’s new premises, including Luke Smyth, a probate solicitor with Ellis-Fermor & Negus, located at Market Place, Ripley.

Mr Smyth said: “I think it is wonderful that they have found a place in the centre of Ripley, which is a lovely place to do business, and I wish them a lot of luck.”

Councillor Colin Bailey, the current Mayor of Ripley, added: “We are very keen to encourage established businesses to stay in Ripley but also attract new businesses to the town.

“Therefore, it is fantastic to see Your Home Care open its Derbyshire offices here.”

More news about Your Home Care recruiting in Derbyshire will be released shortly.

For more information about Your Home Care, people should visit www.yourhomecare.co.uk.