Hourly In-Home Care

Enjoy peace of mind from as little as £28ph with our flexible in-home hourly care, tailored to your or your loved one's needs, combining practicality with compassion.

Our Approach to Hourly In-Home Care

Our hourly in-home care offers flexible support for individuals in Essex who need assistance with daily tasks while remaining in the comfort of their own homes. Rather than committing to full-time care in a care home, service users can schedule visits from our home care team at specific times throughout the day, ensuring their needs are met without disrupting their routines.

At Butterfly’s Care, we provide up to four visits daily, giving our clients complete flexibility over when and how often they receive care. Whether it’s help with morning routines, mealtime assistance, or evening check-ins, our tailored approach ensures compassionate support precisely when it’s needed most.

Who Is Hourly In-Home Care Perfect For?

Our hourly in-home care service is especially beneficial for:

Those With Mobility Issues: Assistance with getting around the house, getting in and out of bed, or completing daily activities like dressing and grooming.
Older Adults Living Alone: Regular check-ins to ensure safety, provide companionship, and assist with meal preparation or light housekeeping.
Individuals Recovering from Surgery or Illness: Short-term support to aid in recovery and help with everyday tasks.
People Managing Chronic Conditions: Consistent, scheduled care to help with medication reminders, hygiene, and monitoring health.
Family Caregivers Needing a Break: Hourly visits provide family carers with a much-needed respite break while ensuring their loved ones receive professional care.

What Tasks Can Our Care Staff Help With?

At Butterfly’s Care Group, our hourly in-home care service is designed to provide personalised support tailored to each individual’s needs. Here’s how we can help you or a loved one:

Medication Administration:

Reminding the service user to take medication on time.
Assisting with organising medication schedules and administration, if permitted.

Meal Preparation:

Preparing and cooking nutritious meals tailored to dietary needs or preferences.
Assisting with eating, if required.

Domestic Tasks:

Light housekeeping, such as hoovering, dusting, or tidying.
Laundry and ironing assistance.
Running small errands, like small food shopping or collecting prescriptions.

Personal Hygiene:

Assistance with bathing, showering, and dressing.
Helping with grooming tasks like hair care, nail care, and oral hygiene.
Supporting toilet needs with discretion and respect.

Companionship:

Providing friendly conversation and emotional support.
Being a reassuring presence to alleviate loneliness.
Participating in hobbies and activities, such as games, arts & crafts, and outings.

Complex Health Support:

Managing conditions such as diabetes, Parkinson’s, or heart disease.
Coordinating with doctors or therapists to ensure comprehensive care.
Assisting with medical equipment, under guidance from healthcare professionals.

Respite Care:

Taking over caring duties to allow family carers time to rest or run their own errands.
Offering short-term, high-quality care for peace of mind.

Palliative Care:

Providing comfort and support for individuals with terminal illnesses.
Assisting with pain management and symptom control.
Offering emotional and practical support to service users and their families.

Activities Out & About:

Accompanying service users on walks or to community events.
Supporting outdoor hobbies to maintain an active lifestyle.

Transportation:

Providing transport to appointments, shops, or social activities.
Assisting with public transportation, such as local bus services.

Mobility Support:

Helping with safe movement around the home, including transfers from bed to chair.
Assisting with mobility aids like walkers or wheelchairs.

Post-Hospital Support:

Assisting with recovery plans and follow-up appointments.
Offering emotional support to aid physical and mental recovery.
Helping manage medication (if permitted) and rebuilding daily routines.

Medication Administration:

Reminding the service user to take medication on time.
Assisting with organising medication schedules and administration, if permitted.

Meal Preparation:

Preparing and cooking nutritious meals tailored to dietary needs or preferences.
Assisting with eating, if required.

Domestic Tasks:

Light housekeeping, such as hoovering, dusting, or tidying.
Laundry and ironing assistance.
Running small errands, like small food shopping or collecting prescriptions.

Personal Hygiene:

Assistance with bathing, showering, and dressing.
Helping with grooming tasks like hair care, nail care, and oral hygiene.
Supporting toilet needs with discretion and respect.

Companionship:

Providing friendly conversation and emotional support.
Being a reassuring presence to alleviate loneliness.
Participating in hobbies and activities, such as games, arts & crafts, and outings.

Complex Health Support:

Managing conditions such as diabetes, Parkinson’s, or heart disease.
Coordinating with doctors or therapists to ensure comprehensive care.
Assisting with medical equipment, under guidance from healthcare professionals.

Respite Care:

Taking over caring duties to allow family carers time to rest or run their own errands.
Offering short-term, high-quality care for peace of mind.

Palliative Care:

Providing comfort and support for individuals with terminal illnesses.
Assisting with pain management and symptom control.
Offering emotional and practical support to service users and their families.

Activities Out & About:

Accompanying service users on walks or to community events.
Supporting outdoor hobbies to maintain an active lifestyle.

Transportation:

Providing transport to appointments, shops, or social activities.
Assisting with public transportation, such as local bus services.

Mobility Support:

Helping with safe movement around the home, including transfers from bed to chair.
Assisting with mobility aids like walkers or wheelchairs.

Post-Hospital Support:

Assisting with recovery plans and follow-up appointments.
Offering emotional support to aid physical and mental recovery.
Helping manage medication (if permitted) and rebuilding daily routines.

What Are the Benefits of Our Hourly In-Home Care?

Hourly in-home care offers a practical, flexible solution for those who need occasional support while maintaining independence. With services tailored to individual schedules and needs, this approach provides both convenience and peace of mind for our clients and their families. Some of the main benefits of using our service include:

Flexible Scheduling: Choose specific times for care, whether it’s once a day or up to four visits, ensuring help is there exactly when needed.
Preservation of Independence: Stay in the comfort and familiarity of your home while receiving the right amount of assistance for your needs.
Cost-Effective Care: Pay only for the hours of care you need, making it a more affordable alternative to full-time care.
Companionship and Emotional Well-Being: Regular visits improve social interaction and help combat feelings of loneliness or isolation, beneficial if loved ones live afar.

How Much Does Hourly In-Home Care Cost?

Our fixed fees are designed to be transparent, so there are no unexpected costs along the way and start from just £28 per hour.

Our service includes:

A free consultation to discuss your requirements.
An annual quality assurance review with each service user (and their family, if required).
Up to 4 visits a day from a member of our friendly, professional care team.
Flexibility over the time(s) of day our carers visit, ensuring we’re there when you need.
No minimum contract, so you’re not tied down to long-term commitments.
Specialist knowledge about more complex conditions, such as schizophrenia and dementia.

Weekday Care

£28 per hour

Our Monday to Friday fees are £28 per hour, where visits can be scheduled day or night.

Weekend Care

£29 per hour

If you need support at any time on a Saturday or Sunday, this is priced at £29 per hour.

Additional Information:

Travel to/ from your home to provide care is included. However, additional travel cost included via additional activities such as taking the service user out on trips, to the doctor or hairdresser, etc, are not included)
For care provided on a bank holiday, we charge double our weekday rate.

Why Choose Butterfly’s Care Group?

We are incredibly proud of the level of care we offer from our highly professional, family-run care group, going the extra mile at every given opportunity. Since 2004, we have been caring for and getting to know the people of Essex. Here’s why you should consider choosing us:

Our friendly, reliable staff really care about the local community, providing tailored care.
We’re affordable and flexible, making us widely accessible as and when you need us.
We openly communicate wherever possible, as demonstrated in our annual QA reviews.
We’re dedicated to providing a personalised service, getting to know each client.
We have staff trained in British Sign Language for hard-of-hearing service users.
We’ve been rated as “GOOD” by the Care Quality Commission, reflecting our commitment to quality care.

Testimonials:

“This is the best care company I have used to support my mum in being able to stay in her own home.

They are reliable, friendly, easy to communicate with, and above all, they really do care about their clients!”

- Linda J (Daughter of Client)

“My elderly mother was with another care team which we found very unsatisfactory. My mother changed to Butterfly’s. These guys were fabulous. They took more of a person-centred approach to my mother, caring for her needs rather than just generic care. They made referrals on my behalf due to my mother's diminishing health. This helped make what turned out to be my mother's last few weeks so much more comfortable. Thank you.”

- Philip T (Son of Client)

How to Arrange Hourly In-Home Care With Us

Arranging hourly in-home care with us is simple and stress-free. Here’s how it works:

Free Initial Consultation: Contact us to schedule a no-obligation consultation to discuss your needs, preferences, and any specific requirements.
Tailored Care Plan: We’ll create a personalised care plan that outlines the services, schedule, and level of support you or your loved one need.
Finding a Suitable Carer: Based on your care plan, we’ll match you with a compassionate and experienced carer who meets your specific needs.
Care Begins: Your dedicated carer will start providing support at the agreed times, with the flexibility to adjust the plan accordingly if your needs change.

FAQs

Can I adjust the care schedule if my needs change?

Yes, our hourly care service is designed to be flexible, so you can adjust the schedule or level of care at any time to better suit your changing needs. Simply let us know, and we’ll put the schedule changes into place promptly.

Will the same carer visit each time?

We aim to provide consistency by assigning a dedicated carer whenever possible, helping you to get to know the same friendly face each time! If changes are necessary, we’ll inform you in advance and ensure a smooth transition.

Are your staff qualified?

Yes, all our carers are fully trained, experienced, and qualified to provide professional care. Many of our carers have specialist knowledge in certain complex conditions, such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer's, tailoring support accordingly for these conditions.

I need help with funding care. What help is available to me?

We can guide you through potential funding options, including support from Essex County Council or other local schemes, to help cover the cost of care.

Can the carer help me with looking after my pets?

Yes, our carers can assist with pet care, such as feeding, or cleaning up after your pets, as part of your tailored care plan.

Can the carer help me with jobs around the house?

Absolutely! Light domestic tasks such as tidying, laundry, and meal preparation can be included in your care plan to make daily life easier. Simply let us know about the extra support you need, and we’ll put this into practice during our scheduled visits.

Contact Us to Discuss Your Care Needs

Looking to find out more about what we do? Have a question about our domiciliary service? Want to make an enquiry about a spot at one of our care homes? Get in touch with our friendly team!

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Head Office:
Butterfly's Care Homes Ltd
3 Bromley Road
Colchester
Essex
CO4 3JE

Main Office:
01206 866 252

Domiciliary Care Office:
01206 583 743

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