Chair Mark Everall with recipients of the Chairman's Commendation for Meritorious Service at the South Division Awards.
Inspirational employees and volunteers from 24 care homes in the South Division, Florence Court extra care housing (ECH) scheme and 4 Private Collection homes were celebrated at an awards ceremony held at Wellington Barn, Calne, Wiltshire, earlier this month (16 October).
Candidates for the Trust Recognition Awards were nominated by colleagues, residents, and friends of the Trust’s care homes. Nominations were judged by a panel and finalists invited to the awards, where winners were presented with trophies.
Matt Jones, OSJCT South Division Director, said: "Employees in all roles are committed to achieving and maintaining the highest standard of care for residents. These awards for employees and volunteers give special recognition to those who have been put forward for their endeavours by colleagues, or residents and their family members. It was delightful to celebrate individual and team successes.”
This year’s award winners in the South Division are:
Exceptional Dedication to Caring Award
- Adam (Bob) Hill, Care Assistant, Chestnut Court, Quedgeley
- Caroline Carrington, Volunteer, Seymour House, Chippenham
Outstanding Community Engagement Award
- Janet Johnson, Laundry Assistant, Ashwood Care Centre, Warminster
The Empowerment Award
- Rosario Guirado, Care Leader, Windsor Street Care Centre, Cheltenham
- Michelle Lane, Senior Learning and Development Advisor, Central Office
The Inspirational Leader Award
- Hannah Mason, Home Manager, Ridgeway House, Royal Wootton Bassett
- Rebecca Pike, Deputy Domiciliary Care Manager, Florence Court ECH, Trowbridge
- Louise Axtell, Private Collection Director, Central Office
The Personal Development Award
- Tanya Scutt, Kitchen Assistant, The Cedars, Purton
Unsung Hero of the Year
- Marissa De la Cruz, Senior Nurse, Monkscroft Care Centre, Cheltenham
- Clive Colton, Volunteer, Chestnut Court, Quedgeley
Trust Efficiency and Development Award
- Team Athelstan House, Malmesbury
Long Service Awards
Two employees, who have worked for the Trust for 30 years, received Long Service Awards:
- Heather Edmunds, Administration Assistant, Rodley House, Lydney
- Janet Neeley, Carer, Jubilee Lodge, Bourton on the Water
The Chairman’s Commendation for Meritorious Service was awarded to:
- Victoria Hawkes, Head of Care, Brookside, Melksham
- Jim Wilson, Volunteer, Brookside, Melksham
- Marilyn Hawson, Carer, Ridgeway House, Royal Wootton Bassett
- Jo Taylor, Area Operations Manager, South Division care homes
- Sarah Davis, Activities Co-ordinator, Monkscroft Care Centre, Cheltenham
- Andy Ashley, Handyperson, Willowcroft, Salisbury
- Michelle Lane, Senior Learning and Development Advisor, Central Office
- Mirtha Rayon, Carer, Florence Court ECH, Trowbridge
This year’s award winners in the Private Collection homes are:
Exceptional Dedication to Caring Award
- Stephanie Uzzell, Care Leader, The Lakes Care Centre, South Cerney
Outstanding Community Engagement Award
- Activities Team, Goodson Lodge, Trowbridge
The Empowerment Award
- Amal Xavier, Bursar, Goodson Lodge, Trowbridge
The Personal Development Award
- Samantha Jones, Carer, Grace Care Centre, Thornbury
Unsung Hero of the Year
- Mark Hodsoll and Martin Tidy, Handy People, Goodson Lodge, Trowbridge
- Matthew Peach, Deputy Home Manager, Edwardstow Court, Stow-on-the-Wold
Trust Efficiency and Development Award
- Gemma Joynes, Activities Co-ordinator, Edwardstow Court, Stow-on-the-Wold
The Chairman’s Commendation for Meritorious Service was awarded to:
- Matthew Peach, Deputy Home Manager, Edwardstow Care Centre, Stow-on-the-Wold
- Alex Damon, Activities Co-ordinator, Goodson Lodge, Trowbridge