Celebrating Our Amazing Staff!
Last month we took time out to celebrate our Proud to be Parkhaven Award Winners!
Finalists of our annual Proud to be Parkhaven Awards were all nominated by their own colleagues and service user families. Nominations have taken place across our services for the past few months and we’ve had such a great response (over 190 nominations in total!).
We asked staff and service user families to nominate their colleagues across a range of categories and we’ve been overwhelmed by the pouring in of positivity and great practice that we have seen across these nominations. It really shows that there is excellence across the board at Parkhaven Trust and this is something we are very proud of.
Winners and runners up for each category were chosen by a panel of judges made up of a cross section of the organization; trustees, senior management team, admin and care staff were all represented on the judging panel.
The Inspirational Leader Award Winner is Sarah Incledon-Blevin, Service Manager at James Page House. Finalist Lisa Russell, Deputy Service Manager at The Beeches.
This award recognises a member of staff that demonstrates a supportive, motivational approach to their work; always leading by example.
Sarah’s nominators said:
“Approachable and supportive. When I’ve needed support either personally or professionally I am able to discuss this with her, her door is always open”
“She has a lovely rapport with the service users and their families.”
“She is an amazing manager and encourages all her staff to further develop their skills.”
“She keeps James Page together like a family. She puts her heart and soul into the place.”
“She has a very challenging job at times but she always leads by example.”
Picture shows: Kim Crowe Chief Executive, Lisa Russell, Emma Brannan collecting Award on behalf of Sarah Incledon-Blevin & Julie Williams Chair of Trustees.
The New Starter Award Winner Emem Udom, Care Worker at James Page House. Finalist Jenny Matthews, Kitchen Assistant at The Beeches.
This award was open to anyone who had worked for the Trust for less than a year at the time of nomination. It recognises those that have worked with us for just a short time but have already demonstrated the Trust values of kindness, care and positivity.
Emem’s nominators said:
“She is a very hard worker, she has fitted in well with staff and service users.”
“She shows great initiative and is always eager to learn.”
“She is always happy to take on extra responsibilities, a great team player.”
“She gets involved in celebration days to make mealtimes special, bringing a smile to everyone’s face.”
Picture shows: Kim Crowe Chief Executive, Jenny Matthews, Emma Brannan collecting Award on behalf of Emem Udom & Julie Williams Chair of Trustees.
The Outstanding Learner Award Winner is Pauline Stanmore, Care Worker at Parkhaven Court. Finalist Paul Mostyn, Care Worker at The Beeches.
This category is for any member of staff who has completed a qualification or taken on further learning that has had a positive impact on the services they deliver.
Pauline’s nominators said:
“She has worked extremely hard and completed her NVQ qualification with a distinction.”
“She is very caring and professional in her approach to work.”
“We are all super proud of you, you are a great asset to the team.”
Picture shows: Kim Crowe Chief Executive, Pauline Stanmore, Paul Mostyn & Julie Williams Chair of Trustees.
The Long Service Award Winner is Jennie Davies, Care Supervisor at James Page. Finalist Colin Code, Care Worker at The Beeches.
This category recognises a member of staff that hasn’t necessarily worked here the longest but who has consistently shown excellence in the work that they do. Recognising someone who has been a real asset to Parkhaven Trust, positively welcoming new starters and demonstrating all the values of the Trust.
Jennie’s nominators said:
“She is a very supportive colleague, she works hard and goes above and beyond for the service users.”
“She is so professional in her work and takes any new carers under her wing giving them all the support and guidance they need. She helps improve their skills by showing an excellent example.”
“She is always reliable and a huge asset to the team.”
Picture shows: Kim Crowe Chief Executive, Colin Code, Jennie Davies & Julie Williams Chair of Trustees.
The Excellence in Care Award for front line staff Winner is Mia Reposar, Care Worker at The Beeches. Finalist Matthew Burbadge, Care Worker at James Page.
This category recognises those who demonstrate the values of the Trust. An excellent team player and problem solver, they go above and beyond to deliver a service at the best of their ability. They show initiative to motivate other team members, they work directly with our service users.
Mia’s nominators said:
“She is a true leader in the care she gives our service users. She always leads by example.”
“She shows great attention to detail in the personal care of those she cares for, she always ensures nails, hair and outfits are clean tidy and that all our service users are looking and feel their best.”
“She is a credit to Parkhaven Trust.”
“I value all my shifts with her as she teaches different ways to care without even knowing it! it’s a part of her personality that she is truly caring.”
Picture shows: Kim Crowe Chief Executive, Mia Reposar, Matthew Burbadge & Julie Williams Chair of Trustees.
The Excellence in Care Award for non-front line staff Winner is Donna Cormack, Housing Officer at Parkhaven Court. Finalist Laura Anderson, Administrator at James Page.
This category recognises those who work ‘behind the scenes’ to help provide an excellent service to our service users and their families.
This award goes to a member of our staff who although isn’t working directly with our service users; is an integral part in the services we provide. They received several nominations which is testament to their skill and knowledge in their role.
Donna’s nominators said:
“She shows a caring attitude to everyone who she works with.”
“She provides excellent customer service, she is professional, polite and passionate about the work she and the rest of the team do.”
“She is always cheerful and this in-turn makes those around her cheerful too.”
“She never hesitates to help others, whether it’s a small favour or a significant undertaking she approaches each as an opportunity to help with enthusiasm and genuine concern.”
Picture shows: Kim Crowe Chief Executive, Laura Anderson, Donna Cormack & Julie Williams Chair of Trustees.
The Parkhaven Spirit Award Winner is Carmel Scott, Registered General Nurse at James Page House. Finalist Sally Newbury, Care Worker at James Page House.
This category was open to ALL staff who work for the Trust. It could be given to an individual or a team. It recognises those that embody the values of the Trust. They are friendly to all service users, families and other staff, they use initiative to problem solve and help make positive changes in their services to ensure we are providing the best possible service.
Carmel’s nominators said:
“She works extremely hard to learn new skills, especially on the computer and the PCS.”
“She manages hard situations with professionalism and efficiency.”
“She is always positive and this has a great effect on those around her.”
Picture shows: Kim Crowe Chief Executive, Carmel Scott, Sally Newbury & Julie Williams Chair of Trustees.
The Volunteer of the Year Award Winner is Isobel Dace, Volunteer at Parkhaven Court. Finalists are Elspeth Clare & Catlin Tarrington, Volunteers & James Page House.
Isobel’s nominators said:
“She is always happy and friendly – cheering everyone up when they arrive.”
“She is a fabulous and committed volunteer, confident, self-motivated and always good humoured.”
“She engages very easily with residents.”
Picture shows: Kim Crowe Chief Executive, Isobel Dace, Elspeth Clare & Julie Williams Chair of Trustees.
The Service of the Year Winner is James Page House. Finalist; The Beeches.
This category is voted for by service user’s families and carers as well as our own staff. This Award recognises the service that demonstrates excellence in care consistently, giving the best possible care to our service users.
Nominators said:
“They all go the extra mile to support my mum. Nothing is too much trouble. They care about the way everyone is treated. They understand that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity no matter what their medical condition.”
“They work as part of team and they are able to be strong when needed. Thank you for everything you have done.”
“There is a great sense of morale in the whole service which comes from great leadership.”
Picture shows: Kim Crowe Chief Executive, Maggie O’Reilly, Emma Brannan & Julie Williams Chair of Trustees.
We received such a high level of nominations across all categories this year, It was very difficult for our judges to pick winners and runners up. Our staff really are what set us apart here at Parkhaven, we are proud and grateful for ALL our staff who have worked so hard over the past year.
Congratulations to everyone who was nominated!
