Olive Care

Person centred support

Welcome to the Olive Care website

Olive Care is a Nottingham home care provider. We provide quality care and support in the comfort of your own home. Take a tour through our website to find out what services we offer and how Olive Care could benefit you.

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About Us

Olive Care was established in 2012 with a commitment to improving the quality of life of all the people that we support throughout the Nottingham area. Our aim is to provide a person centered service that treats everyone as an individual, helping them to remain living as independently as possible in the comfort of their own homes. Our Care Team is what makes us unique. We have a stringent recruitment process ensuring we only employ the right calibre of candidates to work with us and you. We provide our team with ongoing training and support, turning good carers into great carers.

The majority of our staff have completed, or are in the process of completing their Diplomas, and the management Team are also encouraged to further their training.

Investing in training and the development of our team continues to improve the quality of the service that we are able to offer, which in turn furthers the goals of the company, to provide you with the highest quality in home care.

A great team is important to any company, however in the care sector a great care team is crucial. Having a passionate team that is equipped with all the necessary training ensures that you can be supported in the best way possible on every visit.

We take great pride and responsibility in the sector that we work in. We appreciate that having someone in your home can be a bit daunting and for this reason we make sure we keep the same team of carers visiting you, to ensure you are completely comfortable with who is providing your support.

Services

Personal Support

We can provide support with personal daily tasks at home that may have become more difficult to do alone.

This kind of support can range from:

Getting out of bed in the morning – We could support you in the morning, at a time of your choice, to help get your day started in the best way.

Help with washing and dressing – We all want to look and feel our best, Olive Care could provide you with as much support as you need to help you get washed and ready for the day.

Help and support with toileting – It may have become more difficult to deal with the more intimate tasks. We can provide support with a carer that you know and trust to make sure you remain comfortable throughout the day.

Meal preparation – Eating healthy foods and snacks throughout the day is very important. You may need support for example to prepare breakfast, or make lunch or a snack. We can provide someone to support you to ensure that this is taken care of for you.

Practical Support

We can provide support if the daily duties and housework are taking longer to complete or maybe they have become just a bit too difficult to do.

We support by assisting with, or doing, practical household tasks which may include:

Managing medicines – Making sure you have the correct pills at the correct times is very important. We can support you with someone to assist you with taking medication to let you have one less thing to worry about.

Preparing and cooking meals – It is always nice to eat healthy meals and maintain a healthy balanced diet. It may have become harder for you to prepare meals and snacks. We can support you with someone to help you to do this.

Washing up and wiping down surfaces – Maybe you are able to prepare meals throughout the day but are finding it more difficult to clean up after. We can provide you with support to take care of this for you.

Shopping – It is always nice to have the fridge and cupboards stocked up with your favourite snacks and meals. We can support you with someone to collect any items you need, even if it is just some milk for a cup of tea. We can do this for you.

Tidying, vacuuming and dusting – It may be useful for us to support you with someone to help keep your house always looking its best.

Pet care – We know how important pets are. For example: if you have a dog that needs taking for walks, we can help arrange for someone to do this for you. Even if it just for someone to pop over and make sure your pets are fed, if this would help you, we can take care of this for you.

Getting out and about

We can also help with arranging and planning trips out, to visit family or friends. We can support with social activities like attending social clubs, bingo or the theatre. We provide support for even just going for a walk to get some fresh air and exercise. You may have an event to attend, such as a wedding or a funeral. We can provide assistance throughout the day; whatever you need we can arrange it for you.

There may be times when a little companionship is needed, a friendly face for company if family or loved ones are away. We are able to cater for all types of visits, the choice is yours.

Person Centred Support

Empowering you

Our home care team will always offer a personalised service, respecting those we support and taking into account their personal lifestyle, choices, culture and wishes. Whenever possible and if it is safe to do so, we let our clients do things for themselves. We aim to promote choice, control and freedom.

We always preserve the dignity of our client, ensuring that we take a friendly and respectful approach whenever we are supporting them in particular with personal care.

We try where possible to make sure that our clients only have a maximum of two or three support workers allocated to support them. This ensures individuals have the chance to really get to know their support workers. This also means of course that the support workers get to know the people they are supporting and the things that are important to them.

Quality monitoring

We take great pride in the quality of our service. We want to ensure that you are being supported with the highest quality care in a way that you have chosen to receive it. This is the reason that we regularly check and monitor our service and seek feedback from the people we support and those close to them.

We believe in creating an environment of continuous improvement, where support is closely monitored to ensure clients are satisfied with the services they receive. You don’t have to just take our word for it – take a look at the comments of the people that are using our service.

Testimonials

Clients Testimonials

...It is such a relief to know that there is an organisation out there who really care about their clients and I am so glad I found you. I look forward to a long and happy relationship with you all...

...everyone deserves the kind of care your company offers and it is sad there aren’t more like you who actually DO care about what happens to them...

...my carers are absolutely excellent, outstanding service, no problems, couldn’t be happier...

...my wife and I both now feel that daily care matters are now in a settled arrangement and stress has been much reduced. We thank you and your good staff for their continued attention...

...thanks for all that you do. It’s a big help to me and my brother...

...I have found my carer to be a really caring person, very considerate, thoughtful, and caring of my comfort when my pain is very high, she is always very smart in her appearance and attitude...

...every single carer that we met, was kind, efficient, friendly yet professional at all time. I will be eternally grateful to Olive Care and will recommend you to anyone who may be needing domiciliary care...

...everything that Dad needs is done effectively and efficiently. Dad is treated with respect and kindness...

...I would like to thank you for everything that you have done for us over the past few months, and I would have no hesitation in recommending Olive Care...

...Thank you for your excellent care...

...everything is going really well as per usual. To say that we are 100% happy would be an underestimate! Thanks so much to everyone for all you do...

...we are very happy with Olive Care and the level of care and the kind, helpful nature of the carers...

...thank you all so very much for making my life much,much less stressful, I really do appreciate it...

...Mums carers are absolutely fantastic, we don’t know what we would do without them...

Carers Testimonials

Recently, I lost my mother through a terminal illness and the support received from Olive Care was second to none. I was given time to grieve without pressure being placed on myself to return. Olive Care is a caring business not only for its clients but also for its staff.

Great company, I have enjoyed every day working for Olive Care. I have been here for around 14 months now and love what I do. I am supported with anything I need and feel that I can speak to anyone if I ever need to. I recommend Olive Care to everyone.

.......working for Olive Care makes you understand how care should really be delivered. The staff team and the clients are both equally looked after, and management make it easy for us to do our job...supporting people in the way they want to be supported. Great company to work for.

I have been an employee of Olive Care for close to 2 years now, having worked in health and social care sector for around 8 years. I can honestly say I have never worked for any company quite like Olive Care.

They are unique in that they appreciate, support and respect their employees. Olive Care has helped me to progress professionally with courses and supported the completion of my level 3 Diploma.

I have been working at Olive Care for 12 months. I needed a job that fitted in with my lifestyle. Olive Care accommodated my needs, which has worked really well. I couldn’t wish to work for a better company than Olive Care.

I have been working at Olive Care for over a year now and have been working in care for over 5 years. I worked for another Home Care agency but left there to come to Olive Care. It was the best move I did, I get regular clients in my area and have built a great relationship with all of them.I get all the support I need from the office and I get on with all the team. Olive Care is a great place to work.

After working for a large organisation for many years, I found myself being made redundant. After careful consideration, I decided a change of career path was in order. After seeing an advertisement for a Support Worker role within my area, I decided to apply without really knowing what the role entailed. My application was successful and I commenced employment with Olive Care.

The support, mentoring and training that I have been given has been an excellent experience and I am now working towards a level 3 qualification. Olive Care is committed to an ongoing training programme in all aspects of care work.

High quality support to their clients is the first priority of Olive Care, as well as their employees. Olive Care often go over and above their call of duty to ensure their clients well being, which unfortunately is rare to find in this industry. I will hopefully work for Olive Care for a long time to come and would recommend them as an employer or a service provider.

I first started working for Olive Care after losing my Nan who I had cared for - for many years ... I was welcomed with open arms, right from the very first interview I felt I had found a home within this company.

I've been with the company now for just over 6 months and not only do I love my job and really enjoy seeing the clients , I love the fact that essentially I'm my own boss but I always have the support of the management team whenever I need them. I receive all relevant training, aswell as any extras that I request. I am currently doing a diploma in Social care.

Jobs

Work for us

At Olive Care, we are always looking to recruit passionate and dedicated care workers to join our care team. We currently have a fantastic team of care workers and recruiting good quality staff is crucial to maintaining the quality of care that we provide.

Recruiting compassionate, friendly and reliable individuals and providing them with a supportive environment is the best way to continue to develop and strengthen our team. Our staff are supported with ongoing training to ensure their knowledge and expertise is current and up to date. All staff are encouraged to study for their Health and Social Care Diplomas and further their own professional development.

We encourage internal development within Olive Care, an example being the current Care Co-ordinators began their journey with us as carers and have worked their way up to this role. If you are interested in joining us contact us now to arrange a convenient time to come and meet us.

Olive Care offer competitive rates of pay and we have a strong commitment to staff training. All our new staff go through a comprehensive induction followed by further refresher training to enable them to provide the highest standards of support to our clients. Our Training page details the training that we cover.

To apply for a job or speak to someone about working for Olive Care, please fill out the form below.

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Training

Olive Care is dedicated to ensuring our staff are suitable and competent to carry out their duties and to ensuring they provide the highest quality care and personalised support.

We have our own training department which is responsible for ensuring all our staff are suitably trained in all areas of health and social care. In addition to the common induction standards which include:

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  • Equality and inclusion

  • Principles of implementing duty of care

  • Principles of safeguarding in health and social care

  • Health and safety in health and social care

Our Support Workers also access a wide range of other training courses to equip them with the necessary skills, knowledge and sensitivity to be excellent at their job!
Other training includes:

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  • Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults

  • Understanding dementia

  • Medication Administration

  • Health and safety

  • Moving & Handling

  • Role of the worker

We support our staff with ongoing training to ensure their knowledge and expertise is current and up to date. This enables the team to continue to provide the highest quality of care and support for our clients. We also offer QCF Diploma Level 2 and 3 in Health Social Care.

Current Opportunities

We have opportunities for experienced community support workers/carers to support our clients that live in the Nottingham area.

Support Workers

Key duties will include:

  • Personal Care

  • Washing/Dressing

  • Meal Preparation

  • Assisting with medication

  • Exercise and going for walks

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We are looking for experienced community carers that can demonstrate:

  • A passion for the care sector.

  • Good knowledge and past experience with supporting elderly clients.

  • An in-depth understanding of the importance and responsibility of this role.

  • Over 12 months experience in the Home Care sector.

  • Driving licence with access to a car.

  • Ability to work flexible hours and alternate weekends.

If this sounds like you we can offer you:

  • Competitive rates between £7.50 - £8.50 per hour.

  • Business mileage paid.

  • 28 days pro rata annual leave.

  • DBS Check paid by company.

  • Free Uniforms

  • Opportunities to study for Diploma.

  • Career progression for the right candidates.

If you feel that you are the right person for this role contact us now to arrange an interview.

Contact Us

If you have any enquires, or just want to have a chat with us, please fill out the contact form