HOLD New care contract could create 100 jobs in the Royal Borough

UP to 100 jobs could be created in the Royal Borough after a company that provides home care support services was awarded with a major care contract.

The Royal Borough has granted a contract, which begins in August, to Carewatch Care Services. The deal will see the company deliver support services across the borough.

Carewatch will provide home care to people in need including the elderly, those with mental health issues and people suffering from physical disabilities.

A recruitment open day will be held at SportsAble, in Braywick Road, Maidenhead, on Tuesday, April 21 for anyone looking to join Carewatch.

The event will run from 10am to 2pm and 4pm to 8pm.

Scott Christie, chief executive officer of Carewatch, said: "We're delighted to have been appointed by the Royal Borough and are committed to delivering a personal, caring and supportive outcome based service to the citizens in the Royal Borough."