1 Diamond Home Care Ltd

26/01/2026

26/01/2026

23/01/2026

Lovely feedback for our team today 💎

The nurse who visited A this morning asked which company myself and Jen work for. When we said 1 Diamond Home Care, she smiled and said, “You really are diamonds. The care you’ve given A has been amazing and you’re a credit to your company.”

We asked if she could share that feedback with management, and she said she would. (She’s a Sheffield-based nurse, not the district nurse.)

It’s carers like these who make what I do at 1 Diamond Home Care worth it—no matter the challenges.

Well done ladies 👏🏽 and a big thank you to the Management and Coordination team too… and not forgetting the gentleman!

Amazing 💎 💎 Staff

22/01/2026

All Registered Managers in care homes read this:

I’m not sure if this sounds familiar, but many registered managers we speak to tell us they’re often:
Covering shifts themselves because of sickness or last-minute gaps
Working extra hours and feeling constantly “on call”
Dreading the phone ringing (because it usually means another staffing emergency)
Cancelling family time—birthdays, dinners, plans—then feeling like they’ve let everyone down
Even finding themselves making excuses to avoid going in because they’re exhausted

If any of this resonates, I’d really like to understand what’s hardest for you right now so we can help in a way that actually reduces pressure.
A few quick questions

What are your biggest staffing pain points at the moment—nurses, carers, nights, weekends, or last-minute sickness?
How often do you get same-day or short-notice gaps that need urgent cover?
When you use agency staff, what typically goes wrong (e.g., late arrivals, cancellations, poor fit, compliance paperwork, continuity of care)?
What would “reliable support” look like to you—speed, consistency, familiar faces, quality, cost control, or something else?
Are there certain shifts you end up covering personally most often?
If you’re open to it,
Email pepe@istaffhub.com or send me a message on 07860956787

08/01/2026

Feeling frustrated anyone else feeling like this?

On behalf of home carers earning from £12.21 an hour while covering travel time, mileage, and the full cost of running their own vehicles I feel deeply concerned that home carers are being neglected by the government.

These carers work long hours, often leaving home early and returning late. They travel in the cold, in the dark, and frequently alone, going from house to house to support people with complex care needs. Yet despite being out for 10 hours or more, many are only paid for less hours of contact time, plus limited travel time. This is because the government continues to fund care based on contact time only, refusing to properly fund care organisations for the real time spent delivering care.

How are home carers expected to continue working under these conditions?

It is no surprise that so many carers are leaving the profession. Home carers need urgent support both the carers themselves and the organisations that employ them. Without fair funding, providers are struggling to survive, and carers are struggling to cope.

The government repeatedly claims that supporting people in their own homes is cheaper than care homes. This is misleading. The reality is that costs are simply being pushed onto carers and care providers. Local authorities are paying the lowest possible rates while ignoring the true cost of delivering safe, dignified care.

As a result, vulnerable service users particularly those living with dementia are left alone in their homes for long periods, sometimes locked in, waiting for carers to arrive for visits as short as 15 minutes to an hour. This is not because carers don’t care, but because the system refuses to fund the care properly.

This is not fair to carers, to care providers, or to the people who rely on this essential service. Home care needs proper recognition, fair funding, and real action before the system collapses completely.

Maintaining cars is too expensive. Carers should get support for cars.

Written original piece and AI edited

01/01/2026

29/11/2025

Homecarers to work 30 to 40 hours per week. In south Elmsall and Upton and hemsworth areas

07860956786 or email to. 1diamond.homecare@nhs.net
Required to drive to service users houses

30/10/2025

We are currently recruiting home care assistants at an hourly pay rate of £12.21 per hour, 20p per mile for fuel allowance and paid travel time and we also pay for shadowing.

We also have capacity for new packages in and around the South Elmsall, South Kirkby, Upton and Hemsworth area's. We are also looking at taking new packages in the Barnsley area.

For more information on either a care package or our current job vacancies give us a call on 07860956786/ 01302965280 or email 1dhcmanager@gmail.com.

You can visit our website for more information on 1Diamond Home Care:

17/10/2025

💭 Let’s Talk About Fairness…

Here’s something to think about 👇

When you get older or develop care needs, the first thing that happens before you can get support is a financial assessment.
💼 They check your savings, pension, even your home and you might be asked to pay for your own care.

Now here’s the twist -
When someone commits a crime and is sent to prison, no financial assessment is done.
🏛️ The government (that’s you and me, through taxes!) pays for their accommodation, food, healthcare, and everything else while they serve their sentence.

So here’s our question for you people

👉 Is that fair?
Should someone who’s worked hard and paid taxes all their life have to sell their home to fund their care — while someone who’s broken the law gets fully funded support? After time in prison they come out with a nest from benefits .

We’d love to hear your thoughts! 👇

06/10/2025

Do you love helping others, do you want to make a difference to people's lives. We are looking for kind reliable people to join our team.
Flexible working hours
Great team and support
No experience, No problem. Full training will be given.
Paid mileage and travel time.
Message me on 07860 956786 or send your CV to 1dhccoordinator@gmail.com

06/07/2025

Need a helping hand for yourself or a loved one?

At 1 Diamond Home Care, we’re all about compassionate, dependable support tailored to your schedule. Whether it’s a quick visit or round-the-clock care, our dedicated and highly trained team is here to make life easier and brighter.

We offer help with:
- Personal care
- Shopping & errands
- Meal preparation
- Cleaning
- Medication support
- Emotional companionship
…and so much more!

Whether you need just 1 hour a day or 24-hour coverage, we’re flexible and ready to fit into your routine.

Let’s chat!
📞 Call us: 01302 244163 / 07860956787
📧 Email: manager@1diamondhomecare.co.uk

Your comfort. Your care. Your peace of mind.