AN organisation that provides care to people in their own homes in Redditch and Bromsgrove has announced the creation of 50 new jobs.

The need to employ more carers in the local area, a reflection of a national trend which is a result of the ageing population, has seen Home Instead Senior Care announce 50 new jobs in a major recruitment drive, starting this month.

A recent report from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills has identified the need to recruit more then half a million carers by 2022.

The report also listed caring as one of the careers of the future.

Annie Dixon-Dunn, from Home Instead, said: “We are receiving more and more calls from local people and family members looking for home care, and our business has grown significantly as a result.

“We consider our fantastic caregivers as everyday superheroes; they are everyday people doing extraordinary work. Whether they are providing companionship care, preparing meals, or helping with daily living routines, they are making a difference to the lives of the elderly."

Speaking about the new roles, she said: “For people with no prior experience, we provide a full training programme so anyone who is interested in a rewarding career in the growing sector should get in touch.

"It is the unique and high-quality, personal service that has allowed us to grow so quickly and create these jobs in the local area.”

For more information, visit homeinstead.co.uk/redditchandbromsgrove or call 01564 741620.