A Dorset care provider is launching a national live-in-care service.

SilverStars Care, based in Sherborne, is launching the new service after teaming up with care specialist Janet Shreeve, founder of Shreeve Care Services.

Set up in 2017 by Ewelina Wiesner to offer domiciliary care support in the county, SilverStars Care already employs 50 people who look after around 120 clients.

Ewelina has worked as a carer for several years but decided to set up her own business to align with her values around social care.

Speaking of the launch of the new service, she said: “I love working in care and in helping others to continue to enjoy the beauty of life regardless of their circumstances. I believed and still believe, that care has to be bespoke and want to offer the level of care to others that I’d like to receive myself.” 

Ewelina said she feels the time is right to launch a live-in care service which builds upon her company’s reputation.

She added: “Live-in care is something I’ve been considering for a while and now the time is right to develop a new area of the business.

"Some people, supported by their families, want to stay within their home with a carer living with them to provide the support they need, tailored exactly to their needs, or evolving over time.

“They want that one-to-one support enabling them to develop a strong if professional bond with a qualified carer or carers – depending on the level of support needed.”

Ewelina's new partner Janet has over 20 years’ experience in the care sector and is based in Wiltshire.

She is an expert at helping companies provide a live-in care solution for clients who wish to receive live-in care in their own homes by one, or a group of carers, who are consistent.

She said: “It’s fantastic to be able to support Ewelina and the SilverStars team to offer this kind of care to those who want it. Live-in care often gets overlooked as a viable option for those who require care.

“The difference to other forms of care is that a carer lives with the person needing support and offers a range of help to allow that person to live their best possible life.

"This includes personal care if required, companionship, household duties – all arranged according to the person’s – and their family’s wishes.

“A good provider of this type of care will provide up to date care plans and reviews with wider family members as well as a commitment to being a supporter and friend to the person needing care.”