What you need to know about running a business in the care sector

Operating within the social care sector is a reliable and forward-thinking proposition for entrepreneurs and business owners. As more and more people seek out domiciliary care services in later life, you can play a key role in supporting your community whilst earning a living.

If you’re looking to start a new business in the care sector, there are a few ways to do it. One option is to go it alone and set up from scratch. However, as care is a regulated industry, there’s a lot to be aware of in terms of care policies, procedures, and best practices.

That’s why franchising with an existing company like SureCare can help entrepreneurs who aspire to provide adult social care. With the support and guidance offered by our franchise model, business owners like you can launch and operate your own business in this lucrative and future-proof sector.

Industry specific expertise

If you have little to no previous experience working in the care sector, it can be incredibly difficult to start up as new care provider on your own. Franchising with SureCare allows you to benefit from our decades of industry knowledge and expertise. You’ll also receive business development support from a team who are familiar with some of the common challenges you may face along the way.

Thanks to our franchising support, it doesn’t matter whether or not you have previous experience in care. Many of our franchisees came to SureCare from a range of different backgrounds and specialisms, but all with one thing in common: having a dream to provide care.

For some, this came after noticing a need for more care services in their community. For others, they recognised the challenges of caring for their own loved ones and wanted to help others around them. Whatever your driving purpose, if you have the desire to bring quality care services to your area, SureCare can support you at every stage.

Regulated care services

Care services across the UK are regulated by the appropriate national body, such as the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in England or the Care Inspectorate in Scotland. It is essential for your care business to adhere to the quality standards of these regulatory bodies, which could be a struggle if you were going it alone.

When you franchise with SureCare, you’ll receive comprehensive support and training in all aspects of care and meeting regulations. What’s more, we enable you and your business to have the flexibility to offer a range of regulated care services and even non-regulated support services like companionship and home cleaning.

With multiple revenue streams available to you, operating a SureCare franchise allows you to earn a living whilst supporting people in your local community. From those with care needs requiring services, to those seeking employment in a highly rewarding sector, your business can enrich the lives of clients and care workers alike.

Why choose SureCare?

As our ageing population increases, so too does the need for care in later life. Care homes are often full to capacity and those living in their own home typically rely on the support of family members to provide daily assistance. The provision of domiciliary care services has grown massively in recent years, and is set to expand further to meet the rising demands.

By becoming a domiciliary care provider, you can play an essential part in supplying much-needed services and easing the overall impacts on the wider healthcare system. Operating in the care sector also means that your business is resilient to the effects of recession or any other economic downturn. As a service industry, your services will continue to be in high demand in the future.

To discover more about franchising opportunities with SureCare, get in touch with us on 01244 321 199 or email enquiries@surecare.co.uk to request more information. You can also book a discovery call with our Franchise Recruitment Manager, Josh, at a time that suits you.