Mum up for social care Oscar

A busy mum praised for her dedication to making a difference to the lives of those she supports is in line for a social care Oscar.

Welsh-speaking Kelly Pirotte, 39, from Ystradgynlais, has been shortlisted in the Commitment to Training and Workforce Development category, sponsored by Cardiff and Vale College, at the prestigious Wales Care Awards. She is head of learning and development for the Accomplish Group, who are specialist providers of support for people with autism, mental health needs, learning disabilities and acquired brain injuries and who provide flexible care in registered residential, hospital and supported living settings.

Kelly who also has a disabled son said: “Having a child who requires additional needs, allows me to be more empathetic in my role, it helps me understand the families better and the challenges they face. Like all working mums, I’m busy, but I’m really passionate about learning and development and I like to keep as positive as I can. It helps me get things done.”

Kelly, who has an MSc in Business Management and also has CIPD chartered status, worked in a variety of roles in the education sector before starting with Accomplish in 2015. One of her biggest achievements is the recently developed ‘Yr Hwb’, which offers courses and a place to meet for the individuals Accomplish support. “I am very, very pleased to be shortlisted, and very excited to be going to the ceremony,” said Kelly.

This year is the 15th anniversary of the Wales Care Awards, and Kelly will attend the glittering ceremony which takes place at City Hall, Cardiff, on October 19. This year also marks the 25th anniversary of Care Forum Wales, who organise the awards.

Kelly was nominated by Gemma Howells, marketing and events manager at Accomplish, who said: “I’ve worked with Kelly for the last four years and feel she deserves this recognition for the outstanding commitment she has shown to training and workforce development.”

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