An Epsom couple have decided to give something back to the community by starting a new business that will ensure elderly people can be cared for in their own homes.

With care of the elderly rising to the top of the political agenda, Paul and Jill Take decided to open a branch of Home Instead Senior Care, which will cover Ashtead, Banstead, Bookham, Ewell, Leatherhead and Oxshott, as an alternative to care homes.

And the pair hope the venture will also create 50 new jobs within a year.

Mr Tame, who was born in Epsom and recently took voluntary redundancy, said he made the decision after spending some time reflecting.

He said: “It made me realise that I love working with people and I want to give something back to the community in which I was raised.

"The opportunity with Home Instead allows me to do just that and Jill and I are delighted to be working with such an innovative company, which is looking to change the way care is delivered in the UK.”

The couple are now looking to employ local people who are compassionate and would like to help elderly people in the area.

Mr Tame said: “We need local people to come forward and be part of our team.

"We will only employ people who are committed to making a difference, treating our clients with dignity and respect and working to the highest professional standards.”

“The way in which we operate is unique and this allows us to offer a different working environment for our care givers. For example, we match clients and care givers - we look for common areas of interest or life experience so that there is an immediate connection and a point of common interest.

“Care visits will be a minimum duration of one hour, ensuring our clients receive the best quality of care whilst also providing our care givers with high levels of job satisfaction.”

The care offered by Home Instead ranges from companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, post-discharge care, personal care, medication reminders, shopping and errands. The service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For more information on joining the team, or on the service provided, visit homeinstead.co.uk or call the Epsom office on 01372 741544.