Care Worker of the Year – Community Based Support

The 2026 finalists are ...

Elitsa Stoyanova – Right at Home Ilkley, Keighley & Skipton
Matthew Moses – Care2Care
Saheed Shah – Supported Lives Services
This award celebrates an outstanding care worker delivering exceptional care and support in community‑based settings, including home care, supported living and extra care housing.
This award is supported by Act as One.
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More about this award

Ideal nominee

A frontline care worker who goes above and beyond, builds strong and trusting relationships, and has a positive impact on the daily lives of people 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 within Community‑Based Support, including home care, supported living or extra 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 people support, 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