Able Care Agency

Able Care Agency Able Care believes that the elderly are happiest in the familiar surroundings of their own home. Why choose Able Care?

We provide necessary support to those who decide to remain in the familiar surroundings of their own home at a time in their lives where they would otherwise struggle to live independently We can support you in maintaining your independence by providing a valuable alternative to residential care, whilst easing the reliance upon family, friends and neighbours. Able Care’s aim is to keep you in your

home and in the community you love. We fully understand the importance of providing for an individual’s needs and the benefits of maintaining as much independence as possible. Able Care has provided a live-in care service since 1980 under the directorship of Hilary Betts and the management of her daughter-in-law, Michelle Betts. Today we are still very much a family run business with over 35 years experience in live-in care. Able Care believes each person is an individual and we deliver a tailor made service to complement your way of living to help promote your independence and maintain your dignity. Able Care can provide you with:

• Carers that you prefer returning to you on a weekly or fortnightly basis.
• Carers that can assist with personal care.
• Carers to help you with your household needs.
• Carers that can provide support from companionship through to palliative care. Initially we offer a free assessment to ascertain your needs and to give you and your family members or friends the opportunity to discuss any concerns they may have around the way Able Care operates. After this assessment an offer letter is sent to you and if you decide to go ahead with 24 hour live-in care we will put together a comprehensive care plan with the information given to us at the initial assessment. This is an individual care plan written especially for you around your care needs. At this stage you are assigned a care co-ordinator who arranges your carers. Your care co-ordinator uses the information given to us by you to choose the right carer for you. Able Care then establishes a rota of preferred returning carers living-in on either a weekly or two weekly basis. Your carer will provide you with all the support you need to continue to run your home as efficiently and effectively as you would like. Your carer will become a familiar face to you and we hope you look forward to each carer’s arrival. As Able Care offers a continuous 24 hour live-in care service our carer waits on the day of departure for the next carer to arrive, this way constant cover is established. The outgoing carer will give the incoming carer a full account of the past week’s activities and details of any forthcoming events. Once a carer has completed their week your co-ordinator will call you or your chosen representative to ensure you were happy with the care received and whether you would like that carer to return. We generally try to establish a rota of no more than two to three regular carers for you. At Able Care we match our carers to our clients on individual needs and common interests. Our carers are normally aged between 35 and 70 years and are all experienced. We are always looking to help our carers further their knowledge by offering additional training in areas such as SOVA (Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults), dementia and manual handling for clients with disabilities. Able Care understands the challenges we all face in later life and know that no two clients’ needs are the same. You may need support as husband or wife so that you can both remain in the family home. Able Care carers tailor their approach to your current way of life to ensure you get the support that you need. All our carers go through interview, induction and come with excellent references. They are also checked through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Your designated care co-ordinator will ensure that you receive the care and support you expect as well as managing day-to-day changes in your care package. They will be in regular contact with you to discuss your incoming and outgoing carer. Your care co-ordinator is highly successful in matching the right carer for you. Our benefits include:
• Over 30 years of specialising in 24 hour live-in care
• Free no obligation assessment
• No fixed term contracts
• No registration fee
• A personalised care plan tailored to your needs
• Regular communication from your dedicated care co-ordinator
• 24 hour emergency on-call service

Should you be interested in finding out more about the kind of help we can offer or should you yourself be interested in becoming a carer please contact us.

We are a friendly live-in care agency that has been established for over 40 years.Give us a call if you would like to kn...
15/07/2024

We are a friendly live-in care agency that has been established for over 40 years.
Give us a call if you would like to know more about our services on 01603 624135.
We look forward to speaking to you

10/08/2021

Requirements:

Minimum of 1 years experience in a care environment

Hold or pass a clean enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check

Be available to work a minimum of 1 week at a time for live-in placements

Provide 2 references (at least 1 being in a professional capacity)

Be eligible to work in the UK

Have effective communication skills & good standard of written English

Be kind and empathetic with a friendly demeanour

Responsibilities:

Placements can require a combination or potentially all of the following tasks (the level of pay reflects the demands of the role)

Personal care: Dressing and un******ng, bathing\bed bathing\showering and continence support (when necessary)

Mobility: Giving assistance with mobility ranging from a walking frame to a full hoist

Administering medication along with record keeping

Helping around the home such as washing laundry and hoovering

Preparing and cooking meals

Food shopping and collecting prescriptions

Benefits:

Food and accommodation (own bedroom with TV and often WiFi) provided

24/7 ongoing support from your care co-ordinator

Work for a company that values you

Lots of work available

Casual dress

No upper age limit

22/04/2021

**** EXISTING CLIENT / CARERS PLEASE NOTE ****
We are currently in the process of changing our phone system. Whilst this is happening and you have an out of hours emergency please directly contact the on call phone: 07990710478

A lovely review received today....“My wife was looked after for three and a half years by Able Care following a severe s...
10/03/2021

A lovely review received today....
“My wife was looked after for three and a half years by Able Care following a severe stroke. They made every effort to find regular carers who gave professional and comforting care and became a welcome part of the household. The office team at Able Care gave the carers every support and a detailed care plan to guide them. I can wholeheartedly recommend Able Care to anyone seeking a live in carer.” Mr W - Norwich.

CARER VACCINATION UPDATEAble Care is now registered with Norfolk County Council and Norfolk & Waveney CCG - Vaccination ...
19/01/2021

CARER VACCINATION UPDATE
Able Care is now registered with Norfolk County Council and Norfolk & Waveney CCG - Vaccination of the Health and Care Workforce.
The next step will be that NCC approach us requesting all carers personal email addresses so that you can make your vaccine booking online.
At this current time we are waiting for NCC to request carer information.

Another lovely 5 Star rating.....Able Care were recommended to me by a lady whose mother-in-law had been cared for by th...
19/01/2021

Another lovely 5 Star rating.....

Able Care were recommended to me by a lady whose mother-in-law had been cared for by them for 4 years. At the time this seemed to be a very long time but it was exactly how long they cared for my aunt.
She had always lived alone and been independent so the thought of anyone living with her was, to her, a loss of privacy but she had such good carers (one who was with her for the whole 4 years) that she found it enhanced her solitary life, gave her companionship, laughter and fun and kept her interest in life.
She was immobile more recently but this was dealt with efficiently and carefully, allowing her to be up in her chair and joining in.
She had a sudden decline in health a few days before she died.
The carers allowed her to be at home which is what she wanted, they treated her with respect and became part of the family, without their love and care she would have had a very different life.
She celebrated her 100th birthday a few months before she died.
Thank you Michelle H - (Niece)

COVID UPDATEFollowing the announcement on the 4th January 2021 by the government we would like to reiterate that our car...
05/01/2021

COVID UPDATE
Following the announcement on the 4th January 2021 by the government we would like to reiterate that our carer acts as the support bubble for our Clients. Therefore until the Government halt an end to the lockdown hairdressers, cleaners, chiropodists, friends and family will not be allowed in the house (unless they are providing the carers time off) with immediate effect. Sadly this is imperative in order to protect our Clients and Carers.
We have been in touch with the United Homecare Association today who have informed us that they are in discussion with the Department of Health and Social Care to find out when Key Workers will receive the COVID vaccination. Sadly they have no date at the moment but the UKHCA will let us know as soon as there is any news. Currently Able Care can only request a COVID test if a carer is showing symptoms. We asked UKHCA if there was an alternative way of testing our carers who do not have symptoms. Again, sadly because our Carers live in and do not visit Clients on a daily basis the balance of risk is too low to offer testing facilities.
We will of course let you know as soon as anything changes but in the meantime please keep safe and well.
The up to date COVID guidelines can be found at www.gov.uk/coronavirus

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Address

Sackville Place, 44/48 Magdalen Street
Norwich
NR31JU

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441223606880

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