Care Worker of the Year – Community Based Support

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.

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