Care Assistance Agency Supplying Carers For Sale

Business description

Care Assistance Agency – supplying carers for care in the community - recruitment, training and placement

This well known successful and respected Care Assistance Agency supplies carers for care in the community dealing with recruitment training and placement of carers.

Established in 2003 the agency specialises in providing care and assistance for the community and works in close partnership being a preferred supplier for the Local Health Trust.

The business provides care and support for older people and is one of the largest care agencies in the area, with an excellent reputation for being a relaible and punctual provider by the service users. The business provides a range of personal care and domestic services to care at home clients.

With highly motivated management the agency has developed a very good reputation for offering high standards of care and closely monitoring carers.

They have a flexible and diligent approach to their duties and have an excellent rapport with the local social services, which is shown in the number of new clients who are obtained by council referal.

Customer Service:

This company has earned a good reputation within the local area for providing reliable care on a continuous basis. Cover is available, at all times with carers for emergencies and Bank Holidays always available. There is on going training for all of the carers with an experienced team in the office, who impart support and advice on a constant basis.

Key Strengths:

The business has great experience in the field and ensures excellent attention to detail. The reputation is such that the business enjoys very high levels of recommendations from the local social services. Very little advertising spend is needed.

The owner has invested time and energy into the business. The business is well run, with an excellent team of skilled and conscientious carers and office staff who pride themselves on the high standards they have set.

Financial Information:

The business is being offered for sale on a going concern basis, all financial discussions will take place directly between the vendor and all interested parties under the auspices of Turner Butler.

Turnover circa £1.3 Million per annum
Gross Profit circa £200,000.

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

Annual rent is £7,500 with rates of £2,700 per annum.

Location:

Northern Ireland. The company operates its business from rented premises in an enterprise centre with a monthly lease and yearly rent reviews. Annual rent is £7,500 with rates of £2,700 per annum. The building comprises of a ground floor area wit 1 large office, toilets and kitchen. The building is alarmed and has CCTV.

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

The market outlook is excellent, there is significant growth forecast for the home care sector. This company is perfectly poised to build on its existing client base and grow in the coming years. Already extremely profitable and easy to run the vendor feels there is the potential for 20% growth.

Trading consistently since inception and the current owner has maintained the business at a level that is comfortably manageable. A new owner with fresh energy could bring in new infrastructures to develop the business further and build on this successful platform, possibly by increasing the geographical area.

Competition / Market:

To date the company has invested limited money on marketing. The business is recognised for its expertise within its relevant fields of operation, and therefore most of its work comes via word of mouth. The business delivers what it promises. The directors recognise that investment in developing a company website would be a valuable asset.

Reasons for selling:

The owner feels that the business should now be taken to the next level.

Trading hours:

Monday – Friday: 9am – 3pm
Saturday: 9am – 6pm
Sunday: 10am – 2pm

Employees:

•Two Directors •4 full time and 1 part time administrator in the office who organise all administrations including human resources, rotas and accounts. •98 fully trained care workers

Years established:

2003

Other information

Support & training:

Full support and training will be provided for the new owners to ensure a smooth transition of ownership.