Recipient: Blenheim House
Date: Tuesday 04 Dec 2018
Our Registered Manager Gay Smith won the Outstanding Leadership Award at the Essex Care Sector Awards 2018.
The Award was in recognition of a an individual who has provided great leadership and support. An individual who communicates well, acknowledges and encourages staff to make a positive contribution to the service and is an inspiration to their team.
It recognises her continuous drive to develop and enhance the services at Blenheim House. Gay has worked closely with other professional and local hospitals. She was also recognised for leading the home’s involvement with Prosper-an Essex County Council Initiative Programme supporting Care Homes in Essex to excel at their deliverance of care
The award is also an acknowledgement of her leadership skills as the manager of Blenheim House. Empowering the staff to develop and put in to practice innovative ideas within the service. Encouraging and supporting her team’s continuous professional development.