Celebrating Staff Excellence with Awards

Charlotte Straker House recently brought staff and residents together for a special staff awards ceremony, held as part of Skills for Care’s national Celebrating Social Care campaign, which ran throughout April.

The event recognised team members from across the organisation, including care, catering, domestic, and admin staff, for their contributions to daily life at the home. In a special twist, residents themselves voted for the winners of each award category, making the event a true reflection of the relationships build within the home.

Award categories included light-hearted titles such as “Most Talkative” and “Team Player,” with enthusiastic support and cheers for the winners during the presentations.

Wendy Adams, Locality Manager for Skills for Care, attended the event to present an award and speak about the essential role all staff play in delivering high-quality care. Wendy explained “Every team member, whatever their role, helps create a positive environment for residents. Events like this highlight how much that work is appreciated,”.

Chair of Trustees, Berenice Groves, also commented on the dedication shown by each member of staff daily “The commitment shown by our staff every day is clear to see, and this was a fantastic way to say thank you and celebrate everything they do.”

To round off the afternoon, all staff received a “Make Your Own Cookies” jar as a fun and thoughtful thank-you gift. The event was a great opportunity to pause, reflect, and recognise the people who help make Charlotte Straker House the high-quality home it is.

Pictured: Steve Adams, CEO, Wendy Adams (Skills for Care) and Samantha Willis, Home Manager at Charlotte Straker House.