Service support worker of the Year
The 2026 finalists are ...
Georgina Welch – Abbeyfield The Dales Fern House
Melissa Holmes – Home Care Perfection
Sara McMahon – Abbeyfield The Dales Fern House
This award recognises the vital contribution of “behind the scenes” staff (such as administration, catering, housekeeping, maintenance, domestic support, gardening, cleaning, etc) whose work enhances daily life and keeps services running smoothly.
This award is supported by the Care Association Alliance.
More about this award
Ideal nominee
The nominee could be someone working in roles such as administration, catering, housekeeping, maintenance, domestic support, gardening, cleaning, or similar; and who consistently demonstrates pride, care, and commitment in their role.
Eligibility
- Must be from a CQC Registered Adult Social Care provider (regulated provider supporting the people of Bradford District).
- In a Support services role in any setting.
Impact & Evidence prompts
- How their work improves the daily experience of people supported and/or the service
- The difference they make to outcomes, wellbeing, or quality of life
- Contribution to teamwork, communication, and collaboration across the service
- Any improvements, changes, or added value they have helped deliver
- Impact of their role on the organisation or service delivery
- Feedback from people supported, families, colleagues, stakeholders etc.
- Examples of actions that demonstrate their impact in practice
- How they communicate and work effectively with the wider team
- Evidence of improvements they have contributed to within the service or organisation
- Learning and development that has strengthened their practice
Judging criteria
- Impact on lived experience
- Consistency and professionalism
- Teamwork and attitude
- Initiative and improvement