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EntryPack
Includes Nomination Form
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• Choose the category or categories for which you want to nominate your colleague. If you are entering more than one category, separate entry forms must be completed.
• Write an account of no more than 300 words saying why your colleague should be considered. An additional account from a colleague or service user / family carer, photographs or video is helpful, but not essential.
• Please make sure that the name of the nominee and the award category is included on all separate pieces of supporting information.
• Complete the entry form and attach it to all other pieces of supporting information.
• Please email or post any supporting testimonials and include the name of the nominee and category.
• Closing date for the entry forms is Friday September 11th 2020.
• If you do not receive notification that your nomination has been received, please contact: [email protected]
How to Enter
• The awards are open to all staff within the CareTech group, including frontline staff as well as office based staff across the UK.
• All entries are treated confidentially.
• Entries will be judged by a panel of CareTech Employees, Service Users & Non-Executive Directors.
• Entries will not be returned.
• Use one entry form per entry. Photocopies are accepted.
• Regional Judging will take place in September 2020 and Regional Winners announced in October 2020
• National Judging will take place in October 2020 and National Winners announced the same month.
Rules of Entry
• A statement of a minimum of 100 words detailing why you think the nominee should win.
• Please only submit a statement of up to 300 words.
• An additional typed statement from a colleague or service user / family carer, photographs or video is helpful, but not essential.
• Tell us in your statement how the person you are nominating upholds the CareTech Values.
• Post your nominations to:
CareTech Care Awards, CareTech Community Services, Metropolitan House, 3 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Herts EN6 1AG or email your nominations to: [email protected]
If you have any queries, please call the Events Team on: 01707 601 800
Important Points
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PLEASE cut out the completed nomination form and statement and return to: CareTech, 5th Floor, Metropolitan House,3 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Herts EN6 1AG
Nomination Form
Who should we contact if the nominee is shortlisted:
Nominee Nominator
Please ensure you complete all supporting information.Please email your entries [email protected]
Region / Division
Name of NominatorService / Office Name
Award Category
Job Title
Nominator’s Job Title
Nominator’s Email AddressName of Nominee
Our ValuesPerson-Centred
We respect and value our staff and the people who use our services. We recognise that by being person-centred, we create positive outcomes for all.
FriendlyWe promote an environment in which staff feel comfortable sharing their opinions
and where the people we support can live life to their full potential.
InnovativeThrough innovation we excel. We tailor our service provision to meet the needs of the people we support.
Our staff are dedicated to providing innovative and creative support to achieve positive outcomes.
EmpoweringBy empowering our staff, we are confident that each individual will
be able to live fulfilling lives and employees will feel valued.
PositiveWe embrace a positive approach in every aspect of our care provision
and are wholly committed to the continual progress of our service users, students and staff.
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Within your statement please make reference to how your nominee encompasses the CareTech values within their day to day practice.
Please provide as much information as possible to allow a fair assessment of the nominee.
If you do not receive confirmation that your nomination has been received, please contact: [email protected]
Statement
PLEASE cut out the completed nomination form and statement and return to: CareTech, 5th Floor Metropolitan House, 3 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Herts EN6 1AG
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Award CategoriesFamily Carer / Foster Carer of the Year
• For a Family Carer / Foster Carer who has been very supportive •• An Individual or Family Award nominated by Staff, Service Users and Families •
Support Worker of the Year• For outstanding performance • An Individual Award nominated by Service Users and Staff •
Team Player of the Year• For exceptional generosity, kindness and simply being great to work with •
• An Individual Award nominated by Staff, Service Users and Families •
Team of the Year• For exceptional generosity, kindness and simply being great to work with •
• A Team Award nominated by anyone including self - nomination •
Award For Excellence in Office Operations• For the most supportive Administrator / Payroll / Finance / Office Worker / Receptionist, etc •
• An Individual Award nominated by Staff, Service Users and Families •
Outstanding Achievement of the Year• For exceptional qualities or an outstanding achievement during the past year •
• An Individual Award nominated by Staff, Service Users and Families •
Most Inspiring Manager of the Year• The Manager who greatly inspires their team and all those around them •
• An Individual Award nominated by Staff, Service Users and Families •
Long Service Award• 15+ years • An Individual Award nominated by Heads of Department •
Newcomer of the Year• Carer (Entry Level) • An Individual Award nominated by Staff, Service Users and Families •
Head of Service Locality / Regional Manager of the Year• Head of Service, Locality / Regional Manager with exceptional leadership skills •
• An Individual Award nominated by Staff, Service Users and Families •
Educator / Social Worker / Therapist• Passionate about Teaching, Training and Therapy, who provides the best possible outcomes
for Service Users • An Individual Award nominated by Learners and Staff •
School / Learning Centre of the Year• For a school or learning centre that has excelled in achieving positive outcomes for its students
or trainees • A Team Award nominated by Staff, Service Users and Families •
The Michael Hill Award• Recognising an individual for their outstanding community or charity work, above and beyond
their day to day role • An Individual Award nominated by Staff, Service Users and Families •
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Family Carer / Foster Carer of the Year
• Family Carer / Foster Carer who has gonethe extra mile to support service delivery. Aperson who participates and is collaborative
Support Worker of the Year
• A person whose conduct has been exemplaryand continues to make a difference topeople’s lives. A Support Worker who has donesomething out of the ordinary
Team Player of the Year
• A person who puts the team first, promotesteamwork and whom others in the team look tofor inspiration
Team of the Year
• A team that has achieved somethingextraordinary for those they support, workingtogether for the good of the company. A teamthat is recognised by others as being exemplaryand consistently delivers high standards of work
Award for Excellence in Office Operations
• A person who works in an admin role; either ina service, regional offices or at a shared servicecentre. This colleague is recognised by othersas continually going out of their way to supportfrontline services and has made a difference tothe people we support
Outstanding Achievement of the Year
• A person who has gone beyond the callof duty and whose contribution has hadan outstanding impact on people’s lives
Most Inspiring Manager of the Year
• A manager who is an inspiration to service users,families, colleagues and their peers; a personwho models great practice and thus ensuresexcellent outcomes for the people they support
Long Service Award (15+ years)
• A person with over 15 years’ service who hasconsistently made a difference to people’slives. This winner is respected universally bycolleagues and peers as always working for thegood of service users and the wider company
Newcomer of the Year
• A carer who has joined in the last 12 months and has made a positive impact on his or her team. This person is making a real difference to people’s lives and displays potential and a positive attitude towards developing a career within the CareTech group
Head of Service Locality / Regional Manager of the Year
• A person with exceptional leadership skillswho has been inspirational within their service,locality / regional area
Educator / Social Worker / Therapist
• An educator, social worker or therapist who ispassionate about service delivery, using creativeapproaches to engage and motivate serviceusers and works collaboratively to achieve thebest possible outcomes
School / Learning Centre of the Year
• For a school or learning centre that has excelledin achieving positive outcomes for its studentsor trainees. A staff team that are innovative andcommitted to the delivery of learning outcomesand excelling in supporting and meeting theeducational and developmental needs oftheir students or trainees
The Michael Hill Award
• This award recognises a staff member who goesabove and beyond to improve the lives of othersoutside of their working day. It rewards theiroutstanding community or charity work
Category Descriptions
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National Awards Timetable
NominationsClosing Date – Friday 11th September
Regional JudgingJudging to take place late September 2020.
The Regional Judging panel will be Head of Operations, Locality / Regional Manager, Human Resources, Financial
Controller, Business Development Manager and Service Users
Regional WinnersAnnounced October 2020
National JudgingJudging to take place October 2020.
The National Judging panel will be Directors, External Stakeholders and Sponsors
National AwardsInformation will be sent out in due course
Email your nominations to:[email protected]
Or post entries and / or supporting testimonials to:CareTech Care Awards, CareTech Community Services, Metropolitan House,
3 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Herts EN6 1AG
If you have any queries, please call the Events Team on:
01707 601 800