Who are Tender Loving Carers?
independence, choice and dignity
Tender Loving Carers was founded in 1994 by Kim Grutzmacher. Her mission was to provide care for the community to the highest standards and to provide the level of care she would want for her mother or father, whilst maintaining the user of service’s independence, choice and dignity.
Keeping people in their own homes is paramount to the running of the business.
Over the years the family run business has expanded into a team of professionally managed staff who provide an homecare service ensuring peace of mind to the user’s of service and their families.
The day to day running of the company and the strategic intent is the responsibility of Kim’s eldest daughter Brigitte Grutzmacher, who is the registered Managing Director.
We assist over 300 Users of Service and employ Male and Female care workers. We work with people on a private basis, Local Authorities and Continuing Healthcare
We have a close working relationship with Community Nurses, GP’S and Local Pharmacies providing continuing support to the families of the Users of Service.
Mission Statement
to which all can subscribe
I started Tender Loving Carers in 1994 and it was my mission then and it is still is, to provide care into the community to the highest of standards to enable people to stay in their own homes with the aim of promoting independence, choice and dignity. We are a family run business which has expanded into a professionally managed service that provides peace of mind to the service user and their families.
Kim Grutzmacher.
Director.
Our values are:
what we stand for.
Our vision
fundamental right to assistance
The company’s vision is that everyone in need of care and/or support is able to have the fundamental right to assistance to help them stay in their own homes, with as much financial support as required.
It is our belief everyone is entitled to be treated with dignity irrespective of age or whether they have physical or medical disabilities.
As an employer we endeavour to keep all of our staff current with all standard training, as well as offering training in specific fields of care. Our vision to continue this adapting to change when required.
We continue to ensure our staff’s welfare is considered, so that you can receive happy, professional care and support.
Our care and support team
peace of mind
Tender Loving Carers understand the thought of someone new in your home can be difficult to imagine. Our care and support team will do their very best to make sure you feel comfortable with your support care worker, before your service begins.
All, of our team are directly employed, so that they do not need to become concerned as we check previous employment references, and check to see for any previous against criminal records.
Each community carer will be in uniform with an id badge.
Our staff receive continual training keeping their skills fresh and up to date, with regular observations of their work and supervisions.
This gives you peace of mind that whatever level of service you require we can provide it with confidence.
As an employer we value our staff immensely continue to monitor our staff by way of contacting the people that use our service to see that our staff are giving the care and support required.
