The Care Home Employer Award
Graeme Stark, Resolve Care
Resolve Care is a very impressive provider working with more challenging clients, but able to do so successfully and provide outstanding results because of a strong philosophy that creates a loyal workforce of dedicated employees. A clear example of the merits of creating a passion and purpose that drives the organisation and develops people to be exceptional.
Highly Commended
Steve Massey, Solehawk
Solehawk demonstrated a very professional approach to recruitment, retention and reward. Particularly notable was the mentoring approach that ensured that people recruited into care roles were helped to become established and feel appreciated for the great benefit and impact they made.
The Care Home Worker Award
Kerry Atkins, Astune Rise – Popular Care
A real breath of fresh air and seems to have a complete zest for caring for others. Kerry is truly outstanding at what she does and should keep up the good work.
Highly commended
Michelle Pentland, Ashton Court – Solehawk
After various roles across care and retail, Michelle has found herself on a dementia unit in Newcastle. Every day, you get the impression she pours her heart into supporting her residents and works with them to give a real sense of freedom. If I needed support, I’d be quite relaxed with someone like Michelle looking after me!
The Home Care Worker Award
Kathryn Brangan, Greenleaf House Limited
Kathryn’s life experiences have helped her to become a passionate home care worker who is dedicated in making the lives of those she supports better, every day. Not only did she evidence outstanding care, but she also promotes independence, educates and teaches life skills and supports her clients in empowering them to follow their hopes and dreams. Every client requiring care in the community needs a Kathryn.
Highly commended
Tara Parnaby, Blossom Home Care Durham
Tara is a patient and understanding home care worker who truly understands the power of a listening ear. Her ability to listen, remember, support and then act upon what she has heard makes her a truly wonderful carer. She really does improve quality of life for those she cares for.
The Support Worker Award
Aaron Risker, Swanton Care
Aaron is caring, even before they started his current role. They want the people in their care to be independent and want the best for them, going as far as to change the rota to accommodate them and staying in hospital with them for five days to ease their anxiety.
Highly commended
Jason Tweed, Resolve Care
Pre-pandemic Jason supported the people in his care home to play football. He raised funds for their kit and, with his training and guidance, they went from bottom of the league to winning it. Well done Jason!
The Care Home Newcomer Award
Gill McCulla, Ashton Court – Solehawk
Gillian showed such passion and commitment throughout her interview, Her commitment and kind nature shone through. Her passion to make a genuine difference was very inspiring and coming back into the industry in her older years to make a difference was very emotive and genuine.
Highly commended
Alison Slater, Arronbeth Ltd
Alison showed such passion throughout, she gave inspiring accounts on how she had helped shape young people’s lives, coming from a residential care background Alison moved into working with children and you can tell it’s definitely her passion and genuine love.
The Home Care Newcomer Award
Kelly Appleby, Journey Enterprises
Kelly has made a great transition into care, enjoying the interaction with the clients, keen to learn all she can to be able to offer the best possible support.
Highly Commended
Tracy Dodds, Blossom Home Care Durham
Very passionate individual and so rewarding was so humbling of Tracey to share her experiences with me. She spoke with pure passion and drive to help so many individuals within her care.
The Care Home Registered Manager Award
Victoria Brettwood, Donwell House – Bondcare
This manager in my eyes has gone above and beyond in here role to make sure her residents and staff have the best possible working environment. He actions during covid made her the ideal candidate for this award.
Highly commended
Graham Coulton, MCMG/CWCH
Graham was a close runner up and his dedication to provide a service that fits the “I work in your home” approach is a testament to him and his team.
The Home Care Registered Manager Award
Christine Archibald, Advantage Health Care
Christine has a great approach, she has a good relationship with her staff team and clients, her management style is approachable and adaptable. Christine and her team work towards bringing people from residential to home and work hard in line with professional and the client to get them out and about in the community.
Highly commended
Robert Chapman, Blossom Home Care Durham
Roberta became registered manager in 2021. She demonstrates leadership skills in everything she does. She is very passionate about her role, and her staff and clients to make a difference.
The Care Home Chef Award
Linda Negrelli, Solehawk
Linda is always look on ways to improve by attending to their needs and doing extra for residents on special occasion. Its clear Linda loves going the extra mile, but she still maintains that every day is an achievement.
Highly Commended
Mark Horton, Percy Hedley Foundation
Mark is very passionate about the work he does and all residents He is always going beyond and above with his presentation, working alongside the team and nutritionist and taking their advice. He is always looking for ways he can improve and attending various courses.
The Dignity in Care Award
Caroline Bowstead, Popular Care
Caroline is able to demonstrate her commitment in driving the delivery of dignified care and support in her service without doubt, she is clearly a very knowledgeable and caring professional
Highly Commended
Darren Lowe, My Homecare Assistance
The passion for providing dignified care and support shines through every area that Daren has spoken about with a great deal of enthusiasm and commitment not only in the delivery of dignified care and support by himself but also shaping his team to do the same – he is in my opinion most worthy of being highly commended in this category.
The Dementia Carer Award
Dawn Lyon, Amicura
Dawn blew me away with her innovation and passion towards people living with dementia. she showed so much emotion and dedication to her role as lifestyle support worker and has excellent knowledge and skills which she shares with her colleagues.
Highly commended
Laura Bewick, Holmes Care Group
Laura showed passion and dedication to her role as a senior care worker, she was caring and committed to delivered excellent care to her residents.
The Care Home Team Award
Roseway House
Roseway were late to the party but when you can turn up to an interview like that when there has been an outbreak of covid same day, is testament to the hard work they put in. Being able to acknowledge the team is really important and this wasn’t an opportunity to be missed. Well done Roseway
Highly commended
Allan Court, Bondcare
This team is a credit to your service. As a team, it’s often easy to talk about being a family and pulling together but this team really showed that through the successes they’ve experienced together. Julie (deputy manager) seems to be a really driving force across the team and someone to be proud of. Well done Allan Court
The Home Care Team Award
East Cliffe, Swanton Care
The East Cliffe Team are an amazing team, bringing Autistic individuals out of Residential into the community changes the individuals life and allows them to live to the best of their abilities. The hard work and dedication of this team is outstanding. Their compassion and loyalty is well recognised
Highly Commended
The Team, Help from Home Care
Outstanding training in complex clinical skills in house training prevents individuals being placed in nursing placements. This is a great achievement that that well deserves recognition. The team thrive on gathering as much data as possible, screening tools giving people knowledge enabling them to meet the individual’s needs. Massive well done to the team.
The Care Home Activity Co-ordinator Award
Caittie Callaghan, Minster Care Group
Cattie talked me though a tree that was behind her in her interview with all the residents faces on each tree, and she said that when a patient passed away a leaf would fall off the tree to show everyone who had left the tree. she informed me of her experience during Covid 19 whereby residents were dying in her arms and so many leaves fell of the tree, but it allowed for everyone to understand and process the loss in the home. she felt supported and briefed by her organisation and said that from their support and guidance she is now thriving to continue her career in health and social care and wants to grow, just like the tree, she needs water to develop and reach the top. This absolutely gave me as the judge goosebumps as the tree was visual during the interview and watching Caittie demonstrate it to me whilst embracing the loss through her story. The home should have recognition for such a fantastic idea as it clearly works.
The Ancillary Worker Award
William Anderson, Holmes Care Group
William goes the extra mile in everything he does! While his main role is as the maintenance person, he does much more than that. I like how he involves the people the home supports in aspects of health and safety checks and water temp checks. This not only provides engagement for the people he supports but also offers opportunities to develop skills and contribute to the running of the home. William will also work extra shifts to drive the minibus and take people wheelchair ice skating. William’s passion is to make people happy!
Highly commended
Kirsty Blackwell, Churchlake
Fantastic passion for her role, the sector, the care home, and the people supported. Kirsty moved into social care at the start of the pandemic. Kirsty is ‘front of house’ and greets all visitors; a key part of her role is knowing all the family members by name. Kirsty goes the extra mile to provide support to the staff team; she is willing to do anything to help a colleague or someone they support. Her passion for driving up quality and embracing digital recording is clear, and she sees everyone’s role as contributing to the care given to the people supported.
The 3 R’s Award
Resolve Care
Graeme highlighted Resolve Care’s thorough recruitment process, including a personality test to ensure potential candidates align with company values. Graeme believes that this has aided in their low turnover rate of 13% and in achieving their CQC ratings of ‘Outstanding.’ Graeme highlighted various bonuses, including bi-annual £1000 bonus to all staff as well as a benefits package that includes private healthcare.
The Workforce Development Award
Lisa Alcorn, SJOG Hospitaller Service
Lisa blew me away today with the passion for her workforce, for the things they do for their teams, and the funding they get for the amazing work they do. One of the things Lisa said today was “they care for people”, not older people, not younger people, just people
Highly commended
Kelly Richardson
Kelly is clearly an exceptional workforce development professional, committed to ensuring staff are happy, motivated and learning. She should be proud of all her hard work.
The Care Innovator Award
Andrew Jones, Meadowvale Care
Andrew was passionate about ensuring that the people they support are a part of the local community to prevent social isolation. Working with local charities and other organisations Andrew has been able to source activities that allow everyone the option to participate.
Highly commended
David Johnson, My Homecare
David has worked to not only improve the physical health of his staff team, he has also reduced the impact on his local community with the use of cars, by providing staff with electric bikes to move around their care rounds.
The Care Home Frontline Leaders Award
Megan McCulloch, Greenleaf Limited
Megan does an amazing job working as an area manager for a specialist childcare/ young person’s provider. Her passion for helping young people who have had very difficult and often traumatic backgrounds is incredible as is the hands-on approach she takes to working with colleagues and continually embracing innovation. An inspiring and hugely dedicated frontline leader – many congratulations.
Highly commended
Anthony Grist, Bondcare
An inspiring home manager who has progressed through the ranks to become the manager of a care home which caters for a complex mix of residents with conditions including learning disability, mental health and dementia. As a visionary who really cares, this individual has developed a number of best practice procedures that have been adopted by his organisation in other homes whilst championing investment in his staff and the home itself. Well done Anthony!
The Home Care Frontline Leaders Award
Chris Christie, Community Integrated Care
Chris showed passion and genuine love for his job throughout our discussion, he shared inspiring accounts on how he had supported residents and how he had turned a team around to deliver great care in his organisation. Outstanding commitment, outstanding attitude, and an all-round lovely man!
Highly Commended
Lyndsey Jones, Journey Enterprises
Lyndsey showed passion and genuine care, her dedication to the job shone through and her passion to deliver good honest person-centred care was at the heart of her origination. A fantastic leader & someone we could all learn from.
The Home Care Co-ordinator Award
Rebecca Ball, Primary Healthcare Darlington
A lovely applicant – huge heart for caring – came across very honest and passionate about wanting to learn more about supporting her care homes and reducing the funds to the NHS – great applicant
Highly commended
Jacqueline Woods, Constance Care
Very passionate and amazing person with the right attributes to care. Fantastic natural ability to care. Went to many lengths personally to ensure her clients are well looked after. Has superb support from her team. Pleasure to judge a great candidate.
The Care Assessor Award
Adegbite Olanrewaju Seun, South Grange Nursing Home, Barchester
Adegbite likes to be called Larie, which he also implements the same principles for clients during the development of assessments and writing person-centred care plans, he listens to his clients and follows the principles of person-centred care. He is dedicated to his team, leads them from the front, providing support.
Highly commended
Dinka Boyadjeva, Popular care
Dinka embraces value-based outcomes of person -centred care, is supportive to her team and the people who live at Weldon House in Darlington. She is passionate about the well-being of her clients, including her team. The main focus provides positive opportunities for her clients to progress and supports independence.
The Putting People First Award
Mallard Drive, Community Integrated Care
This was such a difficult decision to make! This team have defined “putting people first” with their story of supporting someone with some very complex needs to live in the community as independently as possible, reduce self-harming behaviours, get a pet and even have a job.
Highly commended
Cornerstone Shared Lives
This team have done incredible things to support vulnerable people keep and care for their children. The things they do to empower people they support to make decisions about and care for children is out of the box and outstanding.
The Palliative Carer Award
Blossom Home Care Northallerton
The work and enthusiasm of this team shines through every aspect of their presentation and service delivery, their efforts are indeed highly commendable in not only the way that they deliver care and support to their clients but also how they care for each other and their wider team members.
Highly commended
Andrea Palmer, Bond Care
Andrea’s passion, compassion, enthusiasm, motivation and support for her team members shone through her interview, she would most definitely pass the Mum test and demonstrated a great deal of knowledge about the field in which she works and the importance of cascading and sharing information with her team. She is considered as most deserving and worthy of this commendation.
The Housing with Care Award
Wordsworth View, Community Integrated Care
The Wordsworth View team are proud of the way that they ensure that the Service Users are enabled to live as independent and fulfilled a life as possible.
The Social Care Nurse Award
Sandra Darroch, Bondcare
Sandra impressed us by acknowledging that she preferred to be more hands on than a previous position as a manager. She was passionate about ensuring that residents, families and staff were well supported at palliative care stage. She worked hard to fulfill her belief of close working with residents to ensure that they received person-centred care.
The Unpaid Carer Award
South Ayrshire Health & Social Care Partnership
This exceptional team truly go above and beyond. The importance of recognising the work of these incredible young carers cant go understated. Well done!
The Co-production Award
Anthony Risker, The Grove
Great communication and accessibility. Co-production has been used to direct the experience of everybody from the point of entering the building, training of staff, through to daily care-planning and person choice. The service users are absolutely integral to the support offered by The Grove. They play an important role in creating the service offerings as well their delivery, even including deciding which staff members will deliver them.
The Outstanding Contribution to Social Care Award
Patricia Sheridan, Moore House Group
Patricia is so inspiring. Her love and passion for young people was infectious and warming. A real trail blazer, she has created something very special. A framework and company that supports children to flourish, feeling loved and supported and she leaves a legacy to be truly proud of.
Highly commended
Elspeth McPherson, Journey Enterprises
Elspeth has made an amazing contribution to the lives of both the SUs and that of the staff members. She changed the structure of the charity to ensure that the staff were valued and empowered. She reviews services offered to ensure that they are provided at the correct premises for both the SUs and the local area. She is clearly passionate about ensuring that people receive great services.