Family firm expands home care service

A Great Harwood-based family company is set to significantly expand its home care service, creating up to 100 new jobs.

Townfield Care will also establish its own in-house Training Academy as part of the planned growth. It will ensure new staff members deliver the highest standards of personal care tailored to an individual's needs, which has long been the hallmark of the family-run business.

Now, Townfield Care works in three key areas; It has a small residential home for the elderly - Sherwood House, in Rishton - a specialist dementia care home, designed for those suffering from Alzheimer's or any form of memory loss. It also provides a comprehensive home care service.

Michael said: "We need everyone from full-time carers through to those with a few hours for ‘tea and toast' companionship visits, which can be just as important when someone is feeling isolated at home.

John added: "As well as meeting the requirements of the Quality Care Commission, we insist that all our team are trained to our own high standards, so that's why we are setting up our Townfield Care Academy.

"People are living longer, but quite understandably want to stay living comfortably in their own homes.