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The team from Caremark (Dartford & Gravesham) were not only celebrating being finalists in 4 categories at the Kent Care Awards 2021 but were rightfully delighted with Kerry Lavallin walking away with the gong in the ‘Community Care Registered Manager of the Year’ Category. Kerry has been instrumental in evolving the business and it was evident from the moment we met that she had a clear understanding of what exceptional customer service looks like and knew how to lead a team. Congratulations!
New data from Skills for Care show that domiciliary care services continued to grow in 2021, overtaking residential care in the number of job roles for a second year running! According to the organisation’s latest ‘Size & Structure of the Adult Workforce in England’ update, the vast majority of the increase during the pandemic was in CQC regulated non-residential care services, which increased by 40,000 jobs or 7%. 2020/21 figures estimated 1.54 million people are working in adult social care.
Caremark Southend & Rochford laid on an afternoon tea party for their clients who have been self-isolating since the beginning of the pandemic & have been unable to access the community or their normal clubs & activities. Some of their Care & Support Workers had noticed many of their clients that they had been caring for had not accessed the community for several months due to the pandemic and wanted to arrange something to lift spirits and facilitate a community event.
Amber from Caremark Cheltenham & Tewkesbury leads a double life! A highflyer with Virgin Airlines cabin crew, but she’s now also part of a well-grounded caring and support crew with Caremark. After being furloughed during lockdown Amber decided she needed another job and applied to Caremark. She’s enjoyed it so much she’s stayed and now combines both jobs. “That flexibility is important to me. I enjoy both jobs and now when I don’t have a flight I can work for Caremark,” said Amber.
Caremark are delighted to share that 3 care providers across varying categories and geographies have gained the ultimate recognition at the Great British Care Awards 2021. Winners: Maria Gomez (Caremark Worcester & Malvern Hills) won in the category: ‘Care Coordinator’. Sally Sullivan (Caremark Mid Sussex & Crawley) won in the category: ‘Home Care Worker'. Simon Rowland (Caremark Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge & Malling) won in the category: 'Best Home Care Registered Manager'.
The UK’s largest wholly British owned and run care at home franchisor, Caremark are delighted to be attending the National Franchise Exhibition on 1st & 2nd October, at Birmingham’s NEC. With over 110 offices across the UK already established, the Caremark franchise team will be in hall 6, on stand H100 on both Friday and Saturday with information about their once in a lifetime opportunity.
Caremark CEO, Kevin Lewis, sadly passed away on Friday 17th September 2021. A huge loss to his family, friends, colleagues and the social care sector as a whole. Anyone that knew Kevin, knew he was a man with exceptional business savvy, but at the heart of everything he did, was his passion to provide the highest quality of care, to as many people as possible. Father of four, Kevin was a truly caring man, who always put people first in whatever he did. A razor-sharp wit & a sparkling personality always made him good company and a highly engaging person to be with. He was one of the most experienced in-home care franchise experts in the UK. The success of the Caremark business drew extensively upon the care industry knowledge he gained over more than 30 years. Kevin will be missed by everyone who met him and even those that didn’t due to his ground-breaking innovations that benefit the in-home care sector to this day. His mark & his legacy will live on through these innovations and the care that his vision provides the nation through his franchised network of home care providers.
We are delighted that these regional winners will be going on to the National Awards in September. Maria from Caremark (Worcester & Malvern Hills) won the ‘Care Coordinator’ Award for the West Midlands. Sally from Caremark (Mid Sussex & Crawley) won the Southeast regional award for ‘Home Care Worker of the Month. Simon Rowland from Caremark (Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge & Malling) won the southeast regional award for ‘Best Home Care Registered Manager.’ Congratulations to our winners!
Each year Caremark (Redcar & Cleveland) hosts an awards ceremony for their staff, where clients nominate their carers. This year saw 161 nominations, with three winners chosen from each of the main areas they cover. There was also an award for employee of the year. Pam Rangjob, Donna Robertson & Beverley Dodds each won 'carer of the year' for their area. Yvonne Jones, care coordinator, won 'employee of the year', judged by the management team. Congratulations & Thank You for everything you do.
Changing Career Path: After working as a chartered accountant, Diane Kubler (Caremark Kirklees) decided at 67 the time was right for a completely new career. “I thought Care would suit me because I can talk for England and being able to communicate with people is half the battle." “When I went for the interview and they offered me a place I nearly fell through the floor. I said to them did they not want someone with care experience? They said my life experience was just as important.”
