Great British Care Awards
We are so proud to announce that we have been nominated not once, but twice as regional finalists in the South East area, judging day is set to be the 15th Nov but whether we win or not we are so gratified to have our hard work noticed.
The Great British Care Awards are a series of regional events throughout the UK and are a celebration of excellence across the care sector. The purpose of the awards are to pay tribute to those individuals who have demonstrated outstanding excellence within their field of work.
There are a number of awards categories available for nomination, which represent all areas of the social care sector, whether it be older people or specialist services, residential or home care. From frontline staff such as care workers and care managers to people who have made an impact in other ways such as training and innovation.
Home Care Manager award
Firstly, our wonderful care manager Phil Deuk has been put through for the home care manager award. After more than 25 years working in this area, managing various services and also coming up with new and innovative ideas for training etc we are so pleased that he has been recognised.
THE HOME CARE REGISTERED MANAGER
This award will be given to the Registered Home Care Manager who has demonstrated a high level of expertise together with exceptional skills in managing the complex business of running a home care business. A Manager who shows vision in developing person centred care and supporting staff to meet the ever changing needs of the service users.
Can show how the service is “Well Led”
Is able to demonstrate a high level of expertise together with exceptional skills in the complex business of managing a home care business
A manager who demonstrates the ability to change to meet the new social care priorities – can say how they have improved the care
Demonstrates their commitment to good practice in person centred care and support
Demonstrates a commitment to dignity and privacy for clients
Is able to demonstrate how clients and/or relatives/carers participate in the development of service
Examples of how client(s) have benefited
Can show satisfaction of clients
Can give an example(s) of leadership best practice: induction; supervision and appraisal systems; continuing professional development; qualifications and achievements.
Can say how they have improved these or why they work well
Can give an example of supporting staff
Can show how they keep up to date with the latest information
The 3 R’s Award
Secondly, we are so proud as a company to be recognised for the 3 R’s award. This award recognises companies who have excellent standards for recruitment, retention and recognition of staff. We recognise that we would be nothing without our wonderful staff and have worked very hard to ensure that our whole team feels like one big family and that they will have support with not only work matters but also with their outside life as we are so aware that we need to look after our staff holistically and this in turn leads to a happier work team.
Three R’s Award
This category recognises organisations and individuals who have adopted an innovative approach to
Recruitment, Retention and Recognition. We are looking for examples of strategies that recruit recognise excellence in the workplace and retain a highly motivated and skilled workforce.
Looking forward to the regional final where the winners of the South East will be announced!