Winners celebrated at Leeds Quality in Care Awards
25 Aug 2023
3 min read
This #GoodNewsFriday we’re saying well done to everyone named a winner at the Leeds Quality in Care Awards announced earlier this year.
The annual Leeds Quality in Care awards, run by Leeds City Council, celebrate the excellent work taking place across social care in Leeds and shine a light on the individuals and organisations that have made a real difference over the past two years.
The winners were presented with their awards by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Al Garthwaite, and the Chair of the Leeds Care Association Peter Hodkinson at Leeds Civic Hall.
There were 11 awards in total which were presented to winners from across the city.
Councillor Fiona Venner, executive member for adults and children’s social care and health partnerships, said:
Again, we have been able to recognise some wonderful achievements that are taking place in adult social care from right across the Leeds. Through these awards we can clearly see that the hard work and commitment continues, and that people and organisations are dedicated to improving the quality-of-care provided in Leeds.
She added:
All our finalists, be it an organisation, or individual, have demonstrated a huge commitment through their personal dedication or teamwork. This can be seen in the fabulous work which is taking place in their organisations, and which demonstrates truly innovative and a passionate belief in person-centred care and support services. This has been even more evident and vital during the very difficult and challenging times of the last few years.
The full list of winners were:
Social care nurse of the year: Nicky Lyall – Nicky was heralded as champion for people with learning disabilities and an advocate for families and carers, with a real commitment to supporting others as a leader, mentor and supervisor.
Paid care or support worker of the year: Aliphina Sundire – It was said that Aliphina is highly thought of, not only by service managers, but also by her peers, people she supports and their families.
Volunteer of the year: Kevan Vincent - The judges were very impressed with the work Kevan is doing at Oulton Manor Care Home, which he attends five days a week to provide his support with several areas that contribute to the wellbeing of residents, including quizzes and sing along sessions.
Registered manager of the year: Jenny Brown - Jenny was praised for being passionate about leadership and management, together with workforce learning and development, and ensuring that these are used to provide appropriate person-centred care and support.
Registered manager of the year: Sharon Earnshaw – It was stated that Sharon’s experience, commitment, drive, and enthusiasm have greatly contributed to Headingley Hall achieving its CQC outstanding rating.
Best recruitment and retention initiative: Greendown Trust (Dyneley House) – It was acknowledged that the registered manager, Laura, has introduced many new ideas to the care home and staff and residents are clearly benefitting from their approaches to staff recruitment. Staff and residents can feedback on how they feel a job candidate would fit into the team, and this is an important part of the recruitment process.
Most innovative approach to supporting independence choice and control: Catherine Smethurst - Catherine was praised for always looking to improve, support and develop the staff within the council’s care delivery service.
Most inclusive service provision: Love in Care - The judging panel felt that Love in Care gave a variety of examples that illustrated their understanding of what being inclusive as a service was, by always ensuring they had customers, staff and family members at the heart of everything they do.
Digital innovation to support independence: Beech Hall Care Home (Anchor) – Beech Hall was praised for clearly adopting digital wherever they can and being ambitious to do as much as they’re able to with regards to digital innovation.
Outstanding contribution to social care: Andy Rawnsley - Andy was the CEO for Aspire Community Benefits Society, and led the organisation through significant changes and developments. It was said that Andy is held in very high esteem and has been a terrific leader throughout his career. As well as leading a successful organisation as the CEO, and being an active board member, Andy has never lost his passion for providing truly person-centred services and support for people with learning disabilities. This has been present throughout his 38-year career working in learning disability services.
Outstanding contribution to social care: Pam McGown (posthumous award) - Pam worked in the care sector for over thirty years, dedicating her life to supporting others. Pam’s Career has been at Greendown Trust, where she progressed to registered manager of Dyneley House care home. Pam was an active member of the Leeds Care Association and was also a trustee for the Hewer white charity supporting families with learning disabilities. Pam was always committed to providing the best quality care and accommodation for individuals, and she succeeded in making a real difference to people’s lives.
Well done to all the winners on their awards!
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