Helping Hands Home Care (Widnes)

Suite 33, Foundry House, Waterside Lane, Widnes Business Park, Widnes WA8 8GT
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  • Helping Hands Home Care (Widnes), Widnes
Helping Hands Home Care (Widnes) offers a wide range of high-quality home care services to help individuals remain in the comfort of their own homes and maintain their independence.

The care team provides professional and bespoke care across Widnes and the wider South Liverpool area.

Whether you need help getting out and about or help to manage daily tasks, Helping Hands' experienced and compassionate carers are on hand. They also provide full live-in care for those with more complex care needs.

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Care Provided by Helping Hands Home Care (Widnes)

  • Type of Service
  • Home Care Provider
  • Privately Owned
  • Specialist Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Personal Hygiene Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Other Care Provided
  • Adult Home Care (18+)
  • Live in Carer

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sarah Pearson (Branch Care Manager)

Funding & Fees Guide for Helping Hands Home Care (Widnes)

  • Prices

  • Domiciliary Care From £33.65 per hour.

  • We charge half hour, 3/4 hour and hourly rates, plus a flat travel charge of £4.50 per visit. We also provide waking and sleeping night services. Full costings can be provided.

Helping Hands Home Care (Widnes) Reviews (24)

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Helping Hands Home Care (Widnes) has a Review Score of 8.0 (8.000) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Helping Hands Home Care (Widnes) has 24 reviews.

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Review from Pauline C (Daughter of Client) published on 26 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Helping Hands Home Care have been caring for my 96 year old Mum, who has dementia, for nearly 2 years. Without their excellent care she would not have been able to continue to live at home. To begin with, my Mum was a little apprehensive about having people coming into her home, but the carers are lovely
and friendly and she quickly became comfortable with them. My Mum's needs have increased during this time and Helping Hands have always responded quickly to her changing needs. I am very happy with the service that they provide and have no hesitation in recommending them.

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Review from Lynda A (Daughter of Client) published on 17 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Where do I start...My dad didn't want anyone going in his house (he is 90 years old), very much against it. Now he totally looks forward to the carers coming. The carers are so good with him and treat him as if he is one of their own I really didn't think it would go well, but now I can relax a little
knowing he is in safe hands. The girls that come out to him are absolutely outstanding in my opinion, they do an amazing job and deserve a pat on the back. Would certainly recommend it!


Thank you Helping Hands


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Review from Lou N (Mother of Client) published on 16 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Helping hands have been caring for my son for over 2 years now, we have care for 6 hours during the day plus a bedtime call. The carers my son has are truly amazing, wonderful human beings who make sure my son is happy and comfortable and all his personal care is done just how he likes it. They keep
him upbeat and have a great laugh during their time here or comfort him if needed, they take time to make a difference in his day. The new manager is a credit to the company and I know the Widnes branch is in good hands she looks after the carers while the carers look after our loved ones and because they genuinely care this job can be emotional for them too! I have high standards and want the best care for my son, that is what we get! All the carers are angels who have big hearts I can’t thank them enough for all their hard work each day.

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Review from Rob B (Client) published on 15 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having complex needs means that I require many hours of care throughout the day and calls in the evening/night. These calls include personal care, giving medication and companionship. So finding a good care company was essential, that's where Helping Hands comes into this. Helping Hands is an excellent
care company, the staff who come out to help with my care are very caring, helpful, kind, funny and very good at their job. I couldn't ask for more and I'm very grateful to Helping Hands for training and providing the amazing girls who come to care for me. I have an amazing relationship with a few of the staff. The management is also very good and happy to help with any questions or concerns in which I may have.
I was also very fortunate to have the opportunity to go on a bucket list trip to America, on which I went with two of the most amazing carers from Helping Hands. Even when I was in America my care was second to none and I couldn't have done it without them. I 100% recommend HH Care!

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Review from Martin L (Client) published on 18 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

They care. Simple as that. We have been with helping hands for a few months now and have no complaints. The app is great to keep up with how things are going on a daily basis. Also the requests we have put in place can be seen that they’ve been done. Definitely recommend.

Reply from Sharon Meakin, Branch Care Manager at Helping Hands Home Care (Widnes)

Thank you so much for leaving this fantastic review and recommendation! I'm pleased to hear how happy you are with our service and that you find the app to be great. We really appreciate your feedback, and if there's anything else we can do, please let us know.
Best wishes.


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Review from Judith B (Daughter of Client) published on 16 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff were all very professional and responsive regularly keeping me updated regarding any concerns or issues. They were polite, helpful and related well to my father and could often make him laugh. Several of the staff were truly outstanding. My father enjoyed their visits and enjoyed a good relationship
with them. The manager ensured everything ran smoothly and was very proactive.

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Review from Janet S (Client) published on 17 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since I moved to Widnes Helping Hands from another branch I have been extremely impressed with their professionalism and their dedication to provide an exceptional service.
The managerial staff go above and beyond to make sure I'm happy, keep in regular contact with rotas and notify me quickly of any
changes and I feel that their client's satisfaction and wellbeing is a priority.
The carers I've had have been polite, kind, friendly, lovely hard working ladies who are there to help with my every need and they always brighten my day when they come.I feel that they really care about me and are not just doing their job.
I am so happy with my new office. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone needing care. Thank you.

Reply from Sharon Meakin, Branch Care Manager at Helping Hands Home Care (Widnes)

Thank you so much for leaving this wonderful review! I'm delighted to hear that our carers always brighten your day and that you find them so friendly and hard working! We are all delighted here at the office, and I will be sure to pass on your kind words to the carers.
Best wishes.


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Review from cathie c (Sister of Client) published on 16 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Helping Hands widnes look after my brother he is my world and I would love to Thank everyone who is involved in my brothers care. I can honestly say with all my heart that I have never met a care service like this. The carers who see my brother on a day to day basis, well what can I say, only amazing.
I never thought I would be able to trust someone else to look after my brother the way I used to be able to and then these beautiful angelic carers, not only do they impress me with the way they care for my brother, my brother absolutely adores these girls. It melts my heart every time I see how he looks at them and how much he looks forward to seeing them every day. On the 12th not only did all the girls come to wish him a happy birthday but all the management and office staff also came out to wish my brother a happy birthday what more can you ask for, for your family member there is nothing they won't do for you and your family member.

Reply from Sharon Meakin, Branch Care Manager at Helping Hands Home Care (Widnes)

What an amazing and heartfelt review - thank you ever so much! It is our absolute pleasure to provide care for your brother and I'm thrilled to hear how much he adores our carers! You have made our day, and I will be sure to pass on your kind words to your brother's carers.
Best wishes,


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Review from M T (Daughter of Client) published on 3 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I contacted Helping Hands Home Care, the manager and her team late February 2022 to see if they had capacity to take Mum on their books.
The manager and a staff member came to my mum and dads home talked us through the package and how we could adapt it. They were brilliant, my mum has Dementia and
had just had a stroke but Dad was in denial and thought everything was going to be normal again.
Convincing dad to have carers was very difficult as he really didn’t want anyone in the house.
After the first week, I can tell you Dad is really happy with the girls that arrive twice a day for Mum and also Mum is happy. They encourage my mum to have a wash and get dressed every day which she wasn’t doing they are lovely and really understanding to her condition very dignified.
I would definitely recommend Helping Hands as this has been a great deal of help to us and has taken a lot of pressure off me as dealing with a dementia patient is not easy and needs a lot of time and patience to encourage her to do things.

Reply from Sharon Meakin, Branch Care Manager at Helping Hands Home Care (Widnes)

Thank you ever so much for leaving this amazing review! It's brilliant to hear how our carers have been able to take a lot of pressure off yourself and that your mum has benefitted significantly from our care. It's a pleasure to provide support for her and I'll be sure to pass on your kind feedback to the carers.
Best wishes.


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Review from Ian K (Son of Client) published on 21 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Helping Hands Home Care has surpassed all our expectations. They have provided the support Dad needs, with a personal touch and a genuine interest for his well-being. Having done their homework on Dad’s life history, the carers have a great rapport with him, and to Dad every visit is like a friend dropping
by. They understand his dementia and have been alert to changes in his condition. Through excellent communication and timely feedback, we have been able to agree amendments to Dad’s support package. We are fully satisfied with Helping Hands Home Care as we know Dad is well cared for, receiving first-class support, perfectly complementing the care being provided by the family. Helping Hands has been our saviour, as they have rid us of the stress and concern heaped upon us by our previous care provider who provided a less than satisfactory service. We admire the professionalism of all the carers and the management team, especially his main carer who has gone above and beyond. Thank you Helping Hands.

Reply from Sharon Meakin, Branch Care Manager at Helping Hands Home Care (Widnes)

Hi Ian, thank you so much for leaving such a wonderful review! It is our absolute pleasure to provide care for your Dad and we are delighted to hear that our care has rid you of any stress and concern that you were previously experiencing. Your kind words are very much appreciated. Best wishes.


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Review from V C (Stepdaughter of Client) published on 17 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sitting service. Helping Hands Home Care (Widnes) management fully understand and are very sympathetic towards the needs of Mum and are very supportive towards the family. Carer very kind, patient and even had Mum laughing which rarely happens these days due to her mixed dementia. They had no problem
accommodating the days and times we needed.

Reply from Sharon Meakin, Branch Care Manager at Helping Hands Home Care (Widnes)

Thank you very much for this wonderful review! It is our absolute pleasure to provide care for your stepmum. It means the world to us to hear such great feedback, and we very much appreciate your kind words.
Best wishes.


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Review from Clare B (Niece of Client) published on 16 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Uncle has been in receipt of care from Helping Hands Home Care (Widnes) for some time now and is delighted with the care and attention that he receives.
He is an elderly gentleman who lives by himself, he looks forward to a call from a friendly and caring person.
They take him to appointments,
help with shopping and manage his affairs. Also, they help with the preparation of meals, light housework and washing clothes.
Due to work commitments Helping Hands cannot always send the same person, however on every occasion he has been pleased with the replacement.
I have no hesitation in promoting them as a first class service, as his next of kin they always keep me updated with any issues.

Reply from Sharon Meakin, Branch Care Manager at Helping Hands Home Care (Widnes)

Hi Clare,
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! I'm so pleased to hear that your uncle is delighted with the care and support he is receiving and I will pass on the feedback to the team. Your kind words are very much appreciated.
Best wishes


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Review from Helen W (Daughter of Client) published on 7 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum transferred from the Warrington branch to the Widnes branch in September 2021. She was never keen on the idea of receiving help and support in her own home so we knew the transition would be tricky.
However, from the outset, the whole team have worked flexibly, from the organisation of the rota,
to adapting her care plan, to communicating regularly with us about her and any changes we needed to know of. The team who support her are very caring, kind, enthusiastic and proactive in their help around the house and attending to her needs. One member is outstanding in her care for our mum.
They always keep us very well informed. The manager acts and cares for Mum above and beyond our expectations. She is excellent in her role.
We would highly recommend Helping Hands Home Care (Widnes).

Reply from Sharon Meakin, Branch Care Manager at Helping Hands Home Care (Widnes)

Hi Helen, thank you so much for the great review! It's brilliant to hear how outstanding the care was for your mum. We understand how difficult the transition is to receiving home care, and I'll be sure to pass on the wonderful feedback to the team.
Best wishes


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Review from D M (Son of Client) published on 2 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From a very low point in August mum has improved dramatically and continues to. Visits are on time which is very important to my mum as she gets anxious about medication. More than the standard service of medication removal from drug safe and cleaning, excellent rapport has been established. Mum was
adamant she neither wanted nor needed help at home. She now looks forward to and enjoys her visits.

Reply from Sharon Meakin, Branch Care Manager at Helping Hands Home Care (Widnes)

Thank you for the excellent review. It's fantastic to hear how your Mum has benefitted from our care, and I'm especially pleased to hear that she's begun looking forward to her visits!
Best wishes.


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Review from Sarah W (Granddaughter of Client) published on 1 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Grandads absolutely loves the care he receives from everyone at Helping Hands Home Care. They are by far the best care company we have ever used. We are very lucky as a family to have such a lovely relationship with the speech and language therapy team and carers.
Thank you for all you do for us.

Reply from Sharon Meakin, Branch Care Manager at Helping Hands Home Care (Widnes)

Hi Sarah,
Thank you for the outstanding review! It means the world to us to hear such excellent feedback and it's our pleasure to care for your Grandad.
Best wishes.


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Review from Ann F (Daughter of Client) published on 18 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cannot thank Helping Hands enough, they care for my mum on a regular basis and they easily build rapport with her, make her comfortable, and their experience in dementia is incredibly valuable. They also make my dad comfortable while they are there to care for my mum. Any small problems that have occurred
have been rectified swiftly. My mum loves one particular carer and Helping Hands have been able to accommodate us in our request of her coming to see my mum on a more regular basis. Would recommend Helping Hands to anyone else in our position.

Reply from Sharon Meakin, Branch Care Manager at Helping Hands Home Care (Widnes)

Thank you for the excellent feedback and recommendation. It's lovely to hear how much your Mum enjoys her visits; it's our pleasure to help.


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Review from Paul W (Son of Client) published on 16 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care we receive for our mum is outstanding, she is very well cared for and treated with the utmost dignity. The communication with the team is excellent they constantly keep us updated. All of the staff at Helping Hands are exceptional and nothing is too much trouble for them. Mum really looks
forward to their visits and they have made a huge difference to her life. We cannot recommend Helping Hands highly enough thank you all for your support and care.

Reply from Sharon Meakin, Branch Care Manager at Helping Hands Home Care (Widnes)

Hi Paul,
Thank you for such a wonderful review. It's our pleasure to care for your Mum and we couldn't ask for better feedback! Always here to help.
Best wishes.


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Review from Jennifer M (Niece of Client) published on 6 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been extremely satisfied with the service. The staff are very professional and friendly, go above and beyond the call of duty. The staff bonded with my aunt immediately, this gave me peace of mind. Staff adapted quickly to the ongoing changes in my aunt's care, dealing with everything in a calm,
polite manner.

Reply from Sharon Meakin, Branch Care Manager at Helping Hands Home Care (Widnes)

Hi Jennifer,
Thank you for the excellent feedback! It's our pleasure to care for your aunt and it's great to hear that you've been so satisfied with our team.
Best wishes,
Sharon


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Review from Martin H (Son of Client) published on 6 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

To be really honest these people really cared and although we only used them for a few months I would highly recommend their services. My mum and dad felt comfortable with the staff and even my dad who could be difficult was happy to see the staff.

Reply from Sharon Meakin, Branch Care Manager at Helping Hands Home Care (Widnes)

Hi Martin,
Thank you for the lovely review! It's so great to hear how comfortable our care made your parents feel.
Best wishes,
Sharon


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Review from Rachel C (Relative of Client) published on 3 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The care coordinator from Helping Hands and her team met with our family member and family during a very difficult time. With lots of change happening which was quite different to what our family member had experienced before. From initial introductions, the care coordinator and her colleagues have
conducted themselves respectfully and professionally in their role. They have demonstrated patience and insight into the needs of our family member and how as a family unit home life needs to be which is flexible and personalised. They have ‘blended’ well into the family unit keeping our family member's needs at the centre of their focus with dignity and attentiveness. They have also worked hard to establish a support plan and time that wraps around the existing evening routine again promoting a personalised approach. The carers are kind, approachable, friendly and communicate with our family members with genuine interest as to the person they are. Whilst only recent introduction we are very pleased so far.

Reply from Sharon Meakin, Branch Care Manager at Helping Hands Home Care (Widnes)

Hi Rachel,
I'm delighted to hear that you have been so pleased with our team. It means so much to know that we've been a good match for your family. Always here to help!
Best wishes,
Sharon


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Current Review Score: 8.0 (8.000)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.0 (8.000) out of 10 for Helping Hands Home Care (Widnes) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.0 out of 5 from 1 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 5.000 for Helping Hands Home Care (Widnes) is calculated as follows: ( (6 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 6 Ratings = 5

  • 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 Helping Hands Home Care (Widnes) is based on 1 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as follows: 3 = 3

  • 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: 6 May 2022

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  • Responsive

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  • Safe

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  • Well-led

    Good

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Sharon

Sharon Meakin

Job Title: Branch Care Manager

Hi, I’m Sharon and I am the Branch Manager at Helping Hands in Widnes.


For a number of years, I have thought about care work as I wanted to be able to play a part in making a difference in people's lives but until seeing the job role advertised by Helping Hands I never made the leap, as my comfort zone has always been working in the NHS.


From very first impressions at Helping Hands you can see that the company aim to deliver outstanding care to their customers and they really value their carers, this is shown with the training package provided and monthly recognition rewards.


I am a working mum and have two beautiful daughters who I love spending my time with. I am also the proud owner of an English bulldog and a Pug puppy who keep me very busy in my spare time. Before Covid limitations I volunteered for a Bulldog charity where I would often help out by taking bulldogs to their new homes or I would be helping at fundraising events in my spare time. Hopefully one day soon this will happen again.


My experience and expertise:


I started my career in 2006 in a large GP Surgery, managing the finances and helping with the day to day aspects of a busy surgery. I became 'part of the furniture' as I stayed in my role for almost 16 years before deciding to pursue a career in Practice management, where I have worked for the past 4.5 years. I have really enjoyed my time working in the NHS but I decided that it was time for me to change my career to working in what I feel will be a more rewarding job role.


I have a number of different NVQs, but the majority of my skills have been gained from hard work and dedication to my role. I will be studying for the Level 5 Leadership and Management Diploma which will also help to develop my managerial and care skills.


I am new to care and I am very excited, and I also feel very privileged to be playing a part in the Helping Hands Home Care Widnes Branch.


My role as Branch Manager for Helping Hands is to ensure that as a team we will work hard to treat all of our customers with dignity and kindness to help them to remain independent, safe and as happy as possible in their home environment.


Why I chose Helping Hands:


I chose Helping Hands as from the very first impression you can tell that the company value their customers and their carers; I studied the website and looked at the many five star reviews on the internet that had been left by customers. I also read the positive reviews from carers and managers online and decided that I really wanted to work for a company that is committed to looking after and developing its staff and providing outstanding care.


I am looking forward to meeting customers and their families and ensuring that our team put packages in place so that our customers have the best possible care in their own homes. I can’t wait to build the foundations of a hardworking and passionate team that will hopefully be like one big family and follow the Helping Hands values to ensure that we are providing an excellent service.


I am a very friendly, hardworking and people-focused person so I am certain that I will enjoy every aspect of my Helping Hands journey


Frequently Asked Questions about Helping Hands Home Care (Widnes)

What Type of Services does Helping Hands Home Care (Widnes) offer?

Helping Hands Home Care (Widnes) offers Home Care.

How many Carers does Helping Hands Home Care (Widnes) employ?

Helping Hands Home Care (Widnes) employs 10 carers.

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