Optalis social workers recognised at annual awards evening

Celebrations took place at Easthampstead Park Conference Centre on Friday, June 12 as staff members were rewarded for their hard work.

Employees were put forward for awards spanning nine different categories, including communication, respect, continuous development and more.

Some nominees were put forward by customers who had given glowing feedback about staff members.

Jeanette Crisp, Optalis HR Manager, said: “These awards allow us to take a moment to celebrate the enormous amount of excellent work that goes on at all levels, so congratulations to all the winners and finalists and to every individual and team that have attended the event.”

Sharon Nelson took home the Unsung Hero award, Boyn Grove Dementia Service won Outstanding Team, Lisa Wilkins scooped Customer Choice, Clare Ferguson claimed the Transparency and Integrity gong and Emma Hodge won the customer service prize.

Other winners included Anita Savage for the Enjoyable and Rewarding section, Julia Harris for the Continuous Development prize, Olivia Macleay for the Respect category and Amy Martin for Communication.

All short-listed candidates attended the event, which saw the awards ceremony followed by afternoon tea.

The ‘Star Awards’ thanked each and every staff member working at Optalis for their work during the past year.

Ms Crisp added: “We know that the winners and short-listed candidates who are celebrated at the Awards are by no means the only ones that have made a difference to our customers.

“We value every individual and team, who constantly thrive in the work they deliver, and the effort that all support workers continuously put into everything they do.”

Optalis provides care and support services to older people and adults with disabilities.