Home Instead (Barnsley)

4 Huddersfield Road, Barnsley S70 2LT
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9.8 68 Reviews
  • Home Instead (Barnsley), Barnsley
Home Instead Barnsley is an award-winning home care company, aiming to change the face of ageing in the Barnsley area. They provide a wide range of high quality, home care services available to seniors aged 18 or over, which allows them to live independent and comfortable lives at home.

They provide excellent personal care services, companionship, dementia care, respite care and home help services which are flexible and tailored to each individual. Unlike other care companies, Home Instead Barnsley provides care visits from a couple of hours to 24 hours a day to ensure that all care needs are met, regardless of how late or early it is.

Care Provided by Home Instead (Barnsley)

  • Type of Service
  • Home Care Provider
  • Privately Owned
  • Specialist Care Categories
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Call in Service
  • Cancer Care
  • Cleaning Service
  • Companionship
  • Dementia
  • Domestic Services / Home Help
  • Drug Dependence (past or present)
  • Food Preparation & Serving
  • High Dependency Care, two carers attending
  • Laundry Service
  • Learning Disability
  • Medication Assistance
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Personal Hygiene Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite cover
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Shopping Service / Errands
  • Sit in Service
  • Transportation Service
  • Other Care Provided
  • 24 Hour Care
  • Adult Home Care (18+)
  • Hospital Discharge
  • Live in Carer
  • Personal Care (on a contracted hours basis)
  • Personal Care Assessments
  • Risk Assessments in the Home

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kerry Linford (Care Manager)

Funding & Fees Guide for Home Instead (Barnsley)

  • Prices
  • Available on request


Home Instead (Barnsley) Reviews (68)

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9.8

Home Instead (Barnsley) has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.844) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Home Instead (Barnsley) has 68 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent friendly service. Dad always looks forward to his visits and enjoys every minute. He calls his carers his ladies and always has a laugh and joke with them. They are like a tonic to him. Can't praise them enough.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After months of worry about my dad needing care at home at the age of 94 and carefully making the decision of who to choose, I felt Home Instead looked a good possibility. They began in January and now we are into July, I can honestly state it's been an excellent choice. The care he has received has
been amazing and the staff wonderful. Absolutely the best decision I have made. Five stars and highly recommended.

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Very satisfactory.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with my companion, things are going well at the moment. We seem to have a few things in common.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I undertake this brief review, jointly on behalf of my partner and myself. We have a team of six regular carers, all of whom are friendly, pleasant, professional and above all very caring and most considerate of my partner's needs. I am surprised and very touched by how she has felt able to welcome
them all into our lives when we have never previously needed such assistance throughout all our years together. We thank them all most sincerely and are hopeful such will remain throughout our journey together. Our thanks to all.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The service and staff provided by Home Instead is absolutely exceptional. Every person that we have come into contact with has been a complete pleasure to deal with. The carer and management team alike are all incredibly helpful and friendly and we really could not be happier with the standard of care
my dad receives. He looks forward to the visit of the carer every day and we feel that his life has been greatly enhanced by their support. Many thanks to everybody involved for the wonderful service you provide.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care staff are very pleasant and caring.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two showers each week and the ladies who provide the service are very good and friendly. I have no adverse comments to make.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very lucky with my carer, who is absolutely first class. If all your carers are as good as her, you will be doing well.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been very pleased to have peace of mind knowing that when I am unable to be with my mum that she has the wonderful support of the staff of Home Instead.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very helpful and thorough discussions.

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Excellent.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Caregivers are all excellent, very good support for my dad and us as a family. Always have practical ideas and treat my dad with dignity and respect. They promote adequate nutrition and hydration. The management team are always responsive and helpful. Highly recommend the care.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very useful to amend and adapt the service provided. Professional service and excellent care provided.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care, very happy with carers and management.

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Excellent caring caregivers.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with my carers, more like friends.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My ladies are fantastic and look after all my needs. I would be lost without them.
They are like family.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with the service. My caregivers are so helpful and always make me smile.

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Very pleased with our support.
Excellent.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.844)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.844) out of 10 for Home Instead (Barnsley) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Home Care Provider is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.944 for Home Instead (Barnsley) is calculated as follows: ( (51 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 54 Ratings = 4.944

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows: 3 points for the first Positive Review, 2 points in total for each of the next 9 Positive Reviews (1st = 3, 2nd = 0.5, 3rd = 0.5, 4th = 0.25, 5th = 0.25, 6th = 0.1, 7th = 0.1, 8th = 0.1, 9th = 0.1, 10th = 0.1)

    The 5 points relating to the number of Positive Reviews for Home Instead (Barnsley) is based on 9 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as follows: 3 + 0.5 + 0.5 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4.9

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Home Care Provider does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 27 Nov 2021

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    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Outstanding
  • Safe

    Good
  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (14)

Bryn and Jill

Bryn and Jill Evans

Job Title: Franchise Owners

Joined: 2006

Bryn and Jill Evans began their careers in care over 15 years ago when they first opened their Home Instead offices. At the time, they had just 2 employees. Now, they employ over 150 professionals in care.


To them, it truly is personal. Alzheimer’s disease is something that has affected both of their families, and they believe that had there been a service to provide home care, their loved ones would have lived longer and happier lives.


Alison

Alison Taylor

Job Title: General Manager

Joined: 2015

Having worked 20 years in the legal sector, Alison felt a change in direction and a new challenge was just what she needed - she's been with our team for nearly 10 years now.


As General Manager, Alison oversees both the office team and care operations for all of Sheffield and Barnsley. She also leads on business development to drive change, growth, and innovation.


Kerry

Kerry Linford

Job Title: Care Manager

Joined: 2013

Kerry is passionate about caring and helping her community.


In her role, she is dedicated to maintaining an exceptional quality of care for both our clients and Care Pros.


Molly

Molly Blake

Job Title: Deputy Care Manager

Joined: 2022

In her role, Molly ensures that clients receive consistency and quality of care, as well as being a valuable support system for the team of Care Professionals in Barnsley.


“As somebody with a background in psychology, it is in my nature to want to understand people and human behaviour, and I can’t think of a better industry in which to do so!”


Tracey

Tracey Hickling

Job Title: Field Support

Joined: 2023

“My role is to make a real difference in people’s lives, I have loved working in care for almost 40 years.


I’ve laughed, I’ve cried, I’ve saved lives, I’ve learned clinical skills I never imagined I would, but most of all I know I’ve made a difference whilst doing a job I’ve really enjoyed.”


Sharon

Sharon Bowler

Job Title: Field Support

Joined: 2023

Sharon is a valued member of the team with a real passion for care, having previously cared for her father prior to beginning her career in care.


“I work in social care because every day is different, and I enjoy working as a team – that’s really key to me”


Alison

Alison Fox

Job Title: Recruitment Coordinator

Joined: 2016

Alison has been with us for 5 years now, and in that time her people skills have shown her to be a superb recruiter.


She strives on her mission to, “make a difference to someone else and give them a chance”.


Alison

Alison Duffy

Job Title: Recruitment & Retention Manager

Joined: 2020

Alison oversees the recruitment of new Care Professionals and the wellbeing of existing employees.
She is passionate about promoting a positive work life balance as well as menopause awareness in the workplace.


Cheryl

Cheryl Petty

Job Title: HR & Compliance Manager

Joined: 2018

Having worked in care before, Cheryl is passionate about providing outstanding quality of care for our clients.


“I strive to ensure that our clients receive an exceptional level of care because that's what they deserve!”


Ishia

Ishia Harston

Job Title: HR and Compliance Administrator

Joined: 2023

“I came to Home Instead following various roles in training and compliance where accuracy and consistency were essential. I now reflect on this experience in the HR and Compliance role, ensuring that our Care Pros are recruited safely and effectively.”


Lynette

Lynette Doughty

Job Title: Learning & Development Manager

Joined: 2020

Lynette joined the team almost 2 years ago, having had 25 years of experience in retail management. She felt a career change was what she really needed.


“If you are a People-Person, don’t think twice about joining the Home Instead family. The skills you needed in previous roles are completely transferable.”


Elaine

Elaine Hartley

Job Title: Learning & Development Coordinator

Joined: 2014

Elaine assists Lynette in the training department, supporting Care Professionals at the beginning of their care career and further training opportunities.


Bernice

Bernice Howell

Job Title: Accounts Manager

Joined: 2009

Bernice has been with us since 2009, just a few years after we opened our offices. Throughout this time, she has watched the company grow and go from strength to strength.


“Seeing how passionate our Care Professionals and Key players are about the quality of the services we deliver is truly rewarding."


Pauline

Pauline Brown

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Joined: 2014

Pauline started with us as a caregiver almost 8 years ago, during that time she has also taken on the role of Accounts Assistant.


The dual nature of her job enables her to be a part of a team of Care Professionals, as well as working under Bernice in Accounts and being a part of the wider office team.


Frequently Asked Questions about Home Instead (Barnsley)

What Type of Services does Home Instead (Barnsley) offer?

Home Instead (Barnsley) offers Home Care.

How many Carers does Home Instead (Barnsley) employ?

Home Instead (Barnsley) employs 40 carers.