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• Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care Awards (Rising Star - Care Home) - St Helens Hall Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care Awards (WAGS) aims to celebrate the achievements of women leaders in social care. Susan Wood, Deputy Manager of St Helens Hall has been announced as a Finalist for The Rising Star Award.
• The Amazing Activities Co-Ordinator Award Winner of the Stars of Social Care Awards 2023 - St Helens Hall The Stars of Social Care Awards shine a light on the stars of social care, paying tribute to the workforce who, through dedication and a commitment to care, go above and beyond to support those who are most vulnerable. This award recognises amazing activity organisers and teams who go above and beyond in providing a meaningful and person centred activities programme. Judges looked for for energy, creativity and passion. Jackie Smith from St Helens Hall Care Home has scooped ‘The Amazing Activities Co-Ordinator Award’ in this year’s Stars of Social Care Awards and been called ‘a true attribute to the care sector’. Judges said: “Jackie is truly the Jack (or Jackie) of all trades and goes above and beyond to include the 94 people she supports in engaging and fun activities. “Going the extra mile, Jackie has even been known to dress up for the residents and spread some festive cheer no matter what the season. Well done Jackie – you are a true attribute to the care sector.” Amanda Clark, Manager of St Helens Hall Care Home, who nominated Jackie for the award, said: “Jackie was so shocked and surprised to win the award, but it is totally deserved. “We are all so proud of her and all the brilliant work she does. She works so hard to ensure that the residents of St Helens Hall have fun and are happy. “There were nine people shortlisted for this particular award, so when Jackie’s name was announced we were so delighted for her. Jackie is a credit to the home and we all think she’s great.” Steven Hamblett, Operations Director for the Sandstone Care Group, said: “Jackie is brilliant at her job and we’re all very proud of her for winning this prestigious award.”
• Great British Care Awards 2023 Regional Finalists - St Helens Hall Jackie Smith Activities Coordinator, Victoria Henderson, Housekeeper & Dawn Woods, Care Practitioners are Regional Finalists at the 2023 Great British Care Awards. 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.