ELIZABETH Finn Homes held its inaugural employee awards ceremony at St Hilda’s College, Oxford, recognising staff for their commitment and embodiment of the organisation’s key values.
The Golden Hearts Awards recognised service excellence, celebrating staff for their dedication and hard work.
Elizabeth Finn Homes operates eight residential homes across the South of England and the Midlands, offering residential, respite and end-of-life care for those in later life.
Each home nominated a quarterly winner, all of whom were then entered into the final awards with winners selected by a panel of sector experts. The three overall winners were chosen based on how their actions, practices and dedication reflected and upheld the values that define the culture and purpose of Elizabeth Finn Homes.
Kim Arthur, a carer at Merlewood Home in Virgina Water, Surrey, won the first place Gold Award. She was described by colleagues and residents as inspiring, supportive, and as going above and beyond even when off duty. Lynne Hall, clinical training coordinator at The Cotswold Home (Oxfordshire), received the Silver award, and Paulina Hartshorne, carer at Rashwood (Worcestershire), received Bronze.
The Home of the Year award was won by The Cotswold Home, rated Outstanding by the CQC. This award recognised a collective team effort in carrying out the EFH values, overcoming challenges, supporting new colleagues, and consistently upholding high standards of care and culture.
The awards event was attended by more than 50 colleagues from across the group, including all the quarterly nominees. Team members were nominated for their display of values and dedication.