Bluebird Care Leeds North shortlisted for multiple excellence awards

Local home care provider Bluebird Care Leeds North has been shortlisted for multiple wins at the Stars of Social Care Awards, hosted by ITV’s This Morning’s Josie Gibson.

Local home care provider Bluebird Care Leeds North has been shortlisted for multiple wins at the Stars of Social Care Awards. The event, which will take place in London on the 16^th of June, celebrates excellence across the care sector. Paying tribute to individuals who have gone above and beyond within their field, they are highly prestigious within the industry. 

The fantastic local team will compete for the top spot in a staggering six categories. These are: the Above and Beyond Team Award, the Outstanding Home Care Provider Award, the Joy Maker Award, the Outstanding Contribution to Home Care Award, the Recruitment and Retention Award, and the Dedicated Home Care Coordinator Award.

Bluebird Care Leeds North impressed the selection committee with their supportive and holistic approach to delivering care. From arranging candlelit anniversary meals to preventing scams and supporting customers to embrace their sexuality, the team stood out for their efforts to champion an excellent quality of life for all. Judges also praised the strong culture of integrity and excellence that underpins the local provider’s outstanding service. The provider shone for its efforts to recognise colleagues’ dedication through initiatives such as a wellbeing fund, free counselling, and wages that exceed the Real Living Wage.

Also in the running for individual awards are local care superstars Area Manager Oona-Mai Sharp, Care Recruiter Aoife Hawkesworth, and Care Coordinator Jemma Dunbar. Oona-Mai’s nomination recognises her infectious enthusiasm around both colleagues and customers, whilst Aoife’s nomination celebrates her work to ensure consistent and compatible care services. Meanwhile, Jemma’s shortlisting acknowledges her rostering skills and innovative strategies to support the care team to deliver their very best for communities across Leeds. Whilst in London, Jemma and Oona will also represent Leeds at an invitation-only event at the House of Lords, celebrating inspirational women in social care.

As the finals of this national event draw closer, the team at Bluebird Care Leeds North are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to do their community proud.

Oona-Mai Sharp, Care Manager at Bluebird Care Leeds North, said,

Jemma Dunbar, Care Coordinator at Bluebird Care Leeds North, said,