The Care Newcomer Award
This award seeks to acknowledge and celebrate a new member of staff who has commenced and remained in employment in the care sector since January 2008. The individual can either be returning to the sector after at least two years away or be joining for the first time.
- Is able to demonstrate how they were able to transfer existing skills to their new career (either from volunteering, life skills or previous job)
- Show a good understanding of the role they now have
- Demonstrate by examples their understanding of the word “Care” and demonstrate excellent people skills
- Is able to explain what is meant by good practice in their chosen role
- Is aware of a range of choices users of services may have.
- Empathy and responsiveness, especially in emotional situations, will be looked for by the judges
- Willingness and determination to take up opportunities to improve knowledge in a range of settings
