Home Instead Abingdon, Didcot & Newbury

25/09/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday to our amazing Care Services Manager, Kim! 🎂
Kim is currently enjoying a well-deserved week off, so we celebrated early with cake and a card last week.

Wishing you a fantastic birthday, Kim — you’re truly a star! 🌟

24/09/2025

Our Care Professionals are experts at noticing the small changes that can make a big difference in someone’s life.

From small adjustments to added support, early interventions can protect health, improve quality of life and give families peace of mind.

If you’ve noticed subtle changes in a loved one, don’t wait…reach out for advice today. Speak with our friendly and knowledgeable team on 01635 017000.

23/09/2025

This week we are celebrating our amazing Care Professionals at Home Instead Abingdon, Didcot & Newbury. Despite having a wonderful team, we are still welcoming new Care Professionals to enable us to support more local people to the high standard you would expect from Home Instead.

Ready to make a difference locally? Apply today - https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/recruitment/

Or call Gillian, our Recruitment Manager on 01635 017000 to find out more about being a Care Professional at Home Instead.

21/09/2025

Today is World Alzheimer’s Day. A day to raise awareness, promote understanding, and support families affected by dementia in our community.

At Home Instead Abingdon, Didcot & Newbury, we stand alongside the local families affected by dementia. Our trained Care Professionals provide comfort,
understand, and support every day.

This year’s theme encourages us all to ask questions and start conversations about dementia. Our YouTube channel is full of expert advice, real life stories and practical tips: www.youtube.com/homeinsteaduk
Let’s use today to learn, talk and show support for those living with dementia.

17/09/2025

Older people are determined to enjoy life by staying active, eating well and staying engaged, according to our New Ageing Index. Yet dementia remains a growing concern.

Over a third of UK adults worry someone they know may have undiagnosed dementia.

At Home Instead Abingdon, Didcot & Newbury, our Care Professionals provide expert support to families in our community.

16/09/2025

We had a fantastic evening last week with some of our amazing Care Professionals at the West Berks Indoor Bowls Club! 🎳🍕

It was a great chance to relax, have some fun, and enjoy each other’s company outside of work. A huge thank you to the wonderful team at the bowls club for being so welcoming and taking the time to show us the ropes.

Congratulations to Thyon and Marion for taking 1st and 2nd place — and walking away with the wine and chocolates! 🥇🍷🍫 Well deserved!

Heres to next years competition!!

15/09/2025

Part-time or full-time work with a Heart 💚
Care Professional with Home Instead Abingdon, Didcot & Newbury.

Pay: £13.50 - £15.00p/hr. plus mileage
Hours per week: Flexible : from 16 to 37.5 hours per week.

Why choose to work with Home Instead?
• One hour minimum call – you aren’t rushed & you see the same clients at the same agreed times
• Exceptional initial & ongoing training
• Full support from experienced & friendly office team
• UK's leading homecare provider
• #3 in the Financial Times UK’s Best Employers 2025 list
• Care Services Recognition award for 2 years running from Berkshire Care Association
• Salary advances drawdown facility / holiday pay / bonus schemes / employee benefit schemes
• 100% of our employees say they are very/extremely proud to work for our company in our annual employee survey
• Rated by our clients as 9.9/10 in homecare.co.uk

Our ideal candidate:
• A proactive person who is willing to learn & develop new skills
• Can do attitude with strong work ethic
• Empathetic - a desire to genuinely help people & make a real difference
• Good communication skills
• Honest, caring & compassionate
• Hardworking & reliable
• You have access to your own car
• You have the right to work in the UK

Key responsibilities:
Visiting your regular clients in their own homes to provide companionship, home help and personal care.
• Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation, medication & light housework
• Accompanying to appointments, shopping or companionship trips out locally
• Supporting our clients with personal essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing & grooming to keep them healthy & well

What happens next?
• When you apply, one of our friendly recruitment team will be in touch with you within 24-48 hours. Apply here https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/recruitment/
• We will arrange an interview with you & if you’re successful, you can be training with us ASAP
• Congratulations! You’ll then be part of our fantastic care team here at Home Instead
If you have any questions or would like some further information on the role, please 'APPLY' or give us a call on 01635 017000.

12/09/2025

Sometimes, the feedback we receive is too powerful to condense into a quick post—it deserves to be read in full.

Our Newbury office recently received an incredible email from a Care Home Manager about one of our Care Professionals, Rachel. Rachel visits one of their residents each week, providing companionship. Her background as a teacher shines through in everything she does and she consistently leaves a lasting impression on both those she supports, their families and, in this case, the teams she works alongside.

Rachel is one of the many exceptional individuals we are proud to call a Home Instead Care Professional. We don’t settle when it comes to recruitment. We look for people with heart, integrity, and compassion—and then we give them award-winning training and unwavering support from our experienced team.

If you have a loved one who needs care, we’d love to talk. Because we believe everyone deserves the very best—and that’s exactly what you’ll find at Home Instead. 💜

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11/09/2025

I cannot recommend this service enough. I live abroad and between this service and family. my mum is really looked after. there care and professional services are brilliant thank you for all you do.

I cannot recommend this service enough. I live abroad and between this service and family. ★★★★★

09/09/2025

When a grandparent is living with dementia, it can be confusing and emotional for younger family members. But with the right support, children can still enjoy meaningful moments with the people they love.

Here are a few simple ways to help:
👂Use honest, age appropriate language
🖼Focus on shared activities like looking at photos or reading together
😊Reassure them it’s the condition that’s changing – not the person they love
🎶Celebrate the little moments of joy, a smile, a song, a hug

Talking openly helps children stay connected and builds empathy for life.

For more information about a young persons view of dementia, take a look at some of our videos on our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com//videos

07/09/2025

World Alzheimer’s Month reminds us of the challenges families face. Our Home Instead Abingdon, Didcot & Newbury Care Professionals are trained to provide
the highest quality dementia care.

Learn more about our services here: https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/care/specialist/dementia/

05/09/2025

Let’s wrap up the week with some kind words from one of our amazing Care Professionals! 💜

Lisa G recently shared a thoughtful review on Google about her experience working with Home Instead. It means so much to hear how happy she is to be part of our team — and her words also help others see what a great place Home Instead is to work!

Thank you, Lisa, for your kind feedback. We’re so grateful to have you on the team! 🌟