A Hartley Group franchise gives you the opportunity to build and operate a professional home care business within a growing and essential sector.
As a franchisee, you will run your own local business while benefiting from the experience, systems, training, and ongoing guidance of an established franchise network. You will have the opportunity to develop a service that supports people to remain independent, comfortable, and safe in their own homes.

A business with purpose

Home care is about more than providing practical assistance. It is about helping people maintain their dignity, independence, routines, and quality of life.
Your franchise could support individuals with a range of needs, including:

The exact services offered will depend on your local market, qualifications, registration requirements, and the approved Hartley Group service model.

Your role as a franchisee

As a Hartley Group franchisee, your role will involve building and leading a local care business. You will be responsible for developing strong relationships with clients, families, care professionals, and local organisations.
Your responsibilities may include:

You do not have to do everything personally. A key part of growing a successful franchise is learning how to build, manage, and develop an effective team.

A structured franchise model

Starting independently can involve creating your own brand, systems, procedures, marketing materials, and operational processes from the ground up. A franchise provides a structured framework to help you move forward more efficiently.
The Hartley Group franchise model is designed to provide support in areas such as:

This allows you to focus on building your local business while using established guidance and resources.

Support from initial enquiry to launch

Your franchise journey begins with understanding the opportunity and deciding whether it is right for you. Once you proceed, support can include guidance with planning, preparation, and the steps required to establish your operation.
Before launch, you may receive assistance with:

The objective is to help you launch with a clear plan, realistic expectations, and the right foundations in place.

Training and ongoing development

You will receive training designed to help you understand the responsibilities of operating a home care franchise. This may cover both business management and the principles of delivering safe, respectful, person-centred care.
Training and development may include:

As your business develops, ongoing guidance can help you respond to challenges, identify opportunities, and improve your performance.

Building your local reputation

Trust is essential in home care. Clients and families want to know that they are choosing a provider that is professional, dependable, compassionate, and committed to high standards.
As a franchisee, you will have the opportunity to build your local reputation by:

Opportunities for growth

Your franchise can be developed over time as your experience, team, and client base grow. Growth may involve increasing the number of clients you support, expanding your team, introducing additional services, or developing relationships with local referral partners.
Growth should be planned carefully to ensure that service quality, staffing, compliance, and client safety remain the priority.

The benefits of joining Hartley Group

By joining the Hartley Group network, you can benefit from:

Who is the franchise opportunity suitable for?

A Hartley Group franchise may suit someone who is:

Previous experience in care or business may be beneficial, but the most important qualities are commitment, integrity, leadership, and a genuine desire to make a difference.

Take the next step

A Hartley Group franchise offers the opportunity to build a business with purpose, supported by training, guidance, and an established operating framework.
Contact us today to find out more about the franchise opportunity, the investment process, and how you can begin building your own home care business.