Support team enjoys a fantastic night
I nominated the Floating Support Team for the Great North Care Awards Team category as I thought they deserved some formal recognition for the fantastic work that they do.
To deliver this quality service is a real team effort, in which each support worker plays a part.
The Floating Support Team supports 70 people to maintain independence in their own homes in and around Stockton-on-Tees.
The support ranges from mail reading and completing forms, to assisting with shopping and odd jobs around the home. The mail reading service for customers with sensory loss is particularly valued as it requires a great deal of trust.
Floating Support Customers themselves have commented that they “would not get by without Avalon”.
Part of the Great British Care Awards, the Great North Care Awards celebrate excellence across the care sector, and are hosted by the Independent Care Group. The purpose of the awards is to promote best practice within the sector and pay tribute to those individuals who have demonstrated outstanding excellence within their field of work.
We were shortlisted into the final five out of hundreds of applications and, following an interview at York, we then went on to the awards ceremony on November 13th at the National Railway Museum.
We did not manage to win first prize but the fact that we made it so far was prize enough. We all enjoyed a fantastic night and came away with two trophies. I am very proud of the Floating Support Team and the service would not be the same without the dedication and commitment shown by everyone.
LISA FLETCHER
Teesside Team Co-ordinator
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