Care Newcomer of the Year

Description

This award seeks to acknowledge and celebrate a new member of staff who ideally commenced and remained in employment in the care sector within the previous 12 months and who is already delivering the very best standard of care. The individual can either be returning to the sector after at least two years away or be joining for the first time; excels in their personal and team roles, and exhibits enthusiasm, professionalism, confidence and a shining commitment to their on-going career development.

Criteria

• Can demonstrate if they were able to transfer existing skills to their new career (either from volunteering, life skills or previous job).
• Show a good understanding of the role they now have.
• Demonstrate by examples their understanding of the word “Care” and demonstrate excellent people skills.
• Can explain what is meant by good practice in their chosen role. A commitment to completed or already completed The Care Certificate training module.
• Is aware of a range of choices users of services may have.
• Demonstrates empathy and responsiveness, especially in emotional situations.
• Willingness and determination to take up opportunities to improve knowledge in a range of settings.
• Commitment to their on-going career development.

Eligibility

• A new member of staff who joined the care sector in East Sussex within the previous 12 months.
• Can be new to care or rejoining after an absence of two years away.
• Excels in their personal and team roles.