CARE
We care – Moonrise is inspiring the next generation of carers.
Vocational training – an opportunity with Moonrise can be life-changing.
Jessica, who co-founded Moonrise with her husband John just over a decade ago, knows the reality of the care sector all too well.
Too often, it is reduced to columns on a spreadsheet and tough budget lines. But the real value of care, she insists, is not measured in pounds and pence.
“ It’ s measured in the trust you build with a family who’ s counting on you,” she explains.“ It’ s in the relief you see when someone knows their loved one is safe, respected and understood.
“ It’ s in the quiet confidence that grows in a young carer when they realise,‘ I can do this’.”
That’ s not to say Moonrise ignores the business side. On the contrary, Jessica is clear that profit matters, not as an end goal, but to ensure the company can sustain its mission long-term.
A thriving, stable business can offer steady jobs, consistent quality and the resources to train and develop staff properly.
Every hour of training, every shadowing session, every moment spent mentoring is not just staff development – it’ s building a stronger Moonrise family.
It is creating carers who bring both skill and heart into their work and will carry that ethos with them for years to come.
It’ s no surprise that Moonrise took home the Business of the Year title at the Tees Businesswomen Awards 2024. But for Jessica, the accolade isn’ t about prestige. It’ s proof that their people-first approach works.
Moonrise has become a place where care is treated as a calling. New starters are not just trained in the basics; they are encouraged to explore their potential, discover what inspires them and find their place in the wider care landscape.
For some, that can mean becoming a nurse. For others, it is a future in therapy, social work or care management.
“ We prove that the care sector isn’ t just a workplace – it’ s a launchpad,” Jessica says.
“ We give young people the tools, confidence and support they need to turn compassion into a career.”
In practice, that means personalised training plans and goals, real career progression opportunities and a workplace culture where achievements, no matter how big or small, are celebrated.
Staff are not just colleagues, they are part of a close-knit family where growth matters.
But why does this all matter now? The care sector in the UK is facing a welldocumented crisis: demand is rising, but the supply of skilled, passionate carers is not keeping pace.
Too often, roles go unfilled or are staffed by people without the training or support they need.
Moonrise is tackling that problem at its roots. Instead of relying solely on experienced hires, they are growing their own talent, right here in Teesside.
That means investing in young people, showing them that care work is more than a job, it is a profession where you can make a tangible difference every day.
And this is not just about the future of the company- it is about the future of the region.
Every carer trained and supported by Moonrise represents better care for families, more resilience in the community and a stronger local economy.
For Jessica, the mission is personal. She says:“ When we raise the next generation of carers here, we’ re not just helping individuals, we’ re shaping the way care is delivered for decades to come.”
Moonrise’ s story is one of transformation – not just for the people they care for, but for the carers themselves.
It is a reminder that when you invest in people, you do not just change their career path- you change lives.
Whether you are a young person searching for a career with real purpose, a parent hoping your child finds meaningful work or a family looking for care that feels personal and human, Moonrise is extending a caring hand.
They are building something bigger than a business. They are building a legacy – one carer, one family, one act of kindness at a time.
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