About County Care Berkshire
WHAT MAKES COUNTY CARE SIMPLY THE BEST?
Established in 2011, Carolyn and the County Care Team work tirelessly to provide the best service to all the Clients always aiming to go the extra mile for you. Our clients can trust us to furnish them with the information they require throughout the care journey. We will identify and work collaboratively with other health and social care professionals to ensure respectful, compassionate and joined up support is given at all times.
Finally, the team of trained carers is reliable and devoted. With this in mind you can trust us to provide a personal and communicative service as well as being good listeners and responsive to your needs.
OUR STAFF
At County Care we look for carers who have the right attitude and who love to care for others. We pride ourselves on choosing the best people and we are rigorous in our recruitment process. Our carers are enthusiastic and reliable and whilst we recognise the importance of excellent communication skills, equally important is the ability to make a connection with each customer and their family.
Our care team are also trained and expected to:
Work with dignity and respect
Work in a person centred way
Maintain a safe environment
Manage challenging behaviour
Provide nutritious meals
Provide mind-stimulating activities
Create social interaction
Supervise daily activities
Mandatory training includes – Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults, Moving and Handling, COSHH, RIDDOR, Food hygiene, Fire Safety, Medication awareness, Equality awareness, First Aid, Infection control, Health and safety.
All carers also receive training in Moving and Handling techniques, Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Administration of Medication. At County Care we respect and support our carers ensuring we offer competitive wages whilst providing regular supervision and appraisal.
All of our carers have annual police checks, professional references and full training including induction and mandatory training.
Some of our carers enjoying a well earned summer picnic in the park with county Care.
MEET THE OFFICE TEAM
Carolyn Jarvis Owner and Director County Care
Since qualifying as a social worker, I have specialised in Child Protection both as a Manager within a busy fieldwork team and as the Child Protection Co-ordinator for Slough.
However, running a domiciliary care agency has been the most rewarding challenge of my life. I gain so much enjoyment from meeting our customers and by working in partnership with other professionals and families to ensure our customers have the best possible care. I am so proud of the County Care Team of carers who always go ‘the extra mile’.
When not at work, you will find me singing with the local chamber choir, running Singing for the Brain sessions with the Alzheimer’s Society, working with the Homeless project in Windsor, getting fit at the gym or seeing friends for a coffee.
Brinda Hurrymun Service Manager
Brinda trained as a Nurse in Learning Disabilities and has worked as a Deputy Manager within a number of Learning Disability Homes. She enjoys the challenges of domiciliary care and believes clients should always have high expectations of their Care Team. Brinda is responsible for ensuring excellent care is consistently delivered to our clients and heads up the running of the day to day service with the support of the two Senior Carers, Joanna and Kasia.
Brinda is a great communicator as well as being caring and patient. She always works diligently, and in a person-centred way.
Marcia Woodward General Manager
As the longest standing employee of County Care, Marcia’s responsibilities span throughout the organisation, from responsibility for ensuring our staff group is paid correctly and on time, to auditing care records and as the first point of call for any IT problems! As a Brazilian, Marcia loves all sport (including football of course) but has a recent passion for skiing.
Liz Akery Payroll
Liz is integral to County Care, not only as a valued member of our team but for her diligent work with payroll and ensuring clients are invoiced correctly and that carers are paid accordingly.