North East care workers honoured for transforming community lives

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 06:20 · Archive

Care workers in Redcar and Cleveland have been celebrated at an awards ceremony for their dedication and compassion.

Care workers in Redcar and Cleveland have been celebrated at the Caring Kind Champion Awards held at the Mayor's Parlour for their dedication and compassion in transforming their communities.

Grace McPherson, aged 19, of Clover Group won the Rising Star Award for care workers with less than three years' experience. She was praised for building trusting relationships and helping people develop confidence, communication skills and independence. She helped a non-verbal person communicate for the first time and supported others in reaching everyday goals. Keith Hewitt of Caremark was runner-up, recognised for supporting clients and colleagues, taking people to concerts and community events, fundraising for local causes and mentoring new staff.

Alannah Adams of Housing 21's Aldaniti Court won the Young Carer of the Year Award for care workers aged 25 and under. She was recognised for supporting residents, particularly those with dementia, running activities and building meaningful connections beyond her formal role.

Councillor Ceri Cawley, Mayor of Redcar and Cleveland, said care workers provide 'far more than practical care and support', offering 'kindness, companionship, dignity and reassurance' to vulnerable residents and helping them maintain independence, stay connected to families and communities, and live safely in their own homes.

How it is being reported

• North East care workers celebrated for helping change livesRedcar and Cleveland care workers honoured at Caring Kind Champion Awards, celebrating Grace McPherson, Alannah Adams and Shirley Swales for their dedication.Darlington & Stockton Times · 20 Oct, 05:00
• North East care workers celebrated for helping change livesRedcar and Cleveland care workers honoured at Caring Kind Champion Awards, celebrating Grace McPherson, Alannah Adams and Shirley Swales for their dedication.The Northern Echo · 20 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Grace McPherson · Alannah Adams · Clover Group · Housing 21 · Redcar and Cleveland · Ceri Cawley

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