Carricks Brook both had 3 finalists in this year’s East Sussex Care Awards which was held at The East Sussex National Hotel on Thursday 14th November. Staff and their families that attended enjoyed a sumptuous evening dressed in their finest outfits. We are very proud of all our staff but here is a little about this year’s finalists:
Tina was awarded a Highly Commended for the Care Leadership Award for Carricks Brook. Tina has been the Registered Manager at Carricks Brook for 15 years, Tina was instrumental in planning and opening the home and setting very high standards from the start. Her focus has always been on supporting the staff team to enable the residents to live amazing lives. Tina is an amazing manager – leading from the front, inspiring her staff, encouraging them to excel and supporting them to develop.
Vicky was awarded a Highly Commended for Best New Comer Award for Carricks Brook. Vicky had never done the job before, she whizzed through the training and has just got on with everything required with very little support. She uses her own initiative all the time, has done things required before being asked and just has a general natural ability to support people with independence, choice and control. She communicates well with all and she does all this quietly behind the scenes.
Karen was awarded a Highly Commended for the Hidden Gem Award for Carricks Brook. Karen works over and above her job role all the time, creating ways to make the staff feel appreciated through things like birthday cards, Christmas hampers, valentine gifts etc. She is always ahead of the game, reminding us about HR requirements and about many other important things. Staff talk to her all the time, she is a sounding board for all, feeding into staff well-being and retention.
