Care Worker of the Year – Care Home

This award recognises an outstanding care worker delivering exceptional, person‑centred care in a care home setting, consistently promoting dignity, respect, safety and wellbeing.

Ideal nominee

A frontline care worker who consistently goes above and beyond, builds strong, trusting relationships, and makes a positive impact on the daily lives of those they support. This includes care assistants and support workers.

Eligibility

  • Must be from a CQC Registered Adult Social Care provider (regulated provider supporting the people of Bradford District)
  • Working primarily within a Care Home (residential or nursing care).

Impact & Evidence prompts

  • A clear example of how the nominee improved someone’s quality of life
  • Demonstration of independence, person centred care and dignity
  • Feedback from residents, families, colleagues, etc.
  • Specific achievements, outcomes, or initiatives
  • Examples of teamwork and collaboration
  • Evidence of learning and development and how this has improved care

Judging criteria

  • Compassion and professionalism
  • Impact and outcomes on people supported
  • Teamwork and communication
  • Promotion of independence, person centred care and dignity
  • Responsiveness and initiative
  • Commitment to improvement