A HOME care company operating in Basingstoke has been recognised as a 'five star employer'. 

Home Instead Central Hampshire has recently been awarded the WorkBuzz 5 star employer award.

All employees of the home care company were invited to take part in an anonymous survey by independent employee engagement experts WorkBuzz, where they recieved an impressive employee engagement score of 94.

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Of those who answered 96 per cent of care professionals said they are proud to work for Home Instead, while 98 per cent said their job gives them the opportunity to learn and develop new skills.

Company owner Jan Gapper said: “Having care professionals who are supported, valued and satisfied in their roles is a priority for us. That’s why we are so proud to be named a five star employer, proving our commitment to our employees. I want to thank my fantastic team of care professionals for their ongoing dedication to supporting older people, even in the toughest of times.”

Chief executive of WorkBuzz Steven Frost said: “Congratulations Home Instead Central Hampshire on winning the WorkBuzz 5 star employer award! We created the programme to recognise the best workplace cultures where employees are proud to work, feel motivated, and are compelled to stay for the foreseeable future. By receiving the award, it demonstrates Home Instead’s commitment to improving the working lives of their people and enabling them to thrive.”

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The top employer has 20 care professional vacancies available for people who want to begin or further a career in care.

To find out more call 01962 736681 or visit homeinstead.co.uk/central-hampshire.