Amy is always the one to lighten the mood in any situation that may arise. When we have staff from other homes to help out or existing staff they always want to be around Amy as she is always smiling laughing and creating such a positive environment.
After a new kitchen was installed at Becky House Cath organized her colleagues and personally put up some shelves which the contractors did not put up. Cath worked hard to put items away and make the kitchen look good.
After some very difficult years and despite many management changes Sacha has shown strength and determination to make improvements to Wyke and has done so for the last 10 years, working from newly qualified to Clinical Manager.
Through her hard work, passion and dedication Jasmine has been instrumental in establishing The Friendly Bean coffee shop at Cygnet Brunel. The Coffee shop is now a social hub for all patients to meet at Cygnet Brunel.
Lal is such a good support to me and to the service users. He is so calm and happy to do anything or drive anywhere. He listens and he is a brilliant happy fun to work with person. If the service users are upset he has a brilliant way with them.
Joanne stayed on shift to support the team due to a fairly new service users appearing anxious. Joanne was injured in serious incident but her positive and caring nature ensured the rest of the staff felt reassured and comforted.
Dr Brewster has a clinical role & also a managerial role. The service was struggling when we took it over. Under her leadership an astonishing improvement was achieved. All staff rely on her excellent leadership & trust her judgement implicitly.
Kirsty is an Activity Coordinator who has excellent communication skills that are highlighted in her everyday tasks. In terms of communication skills she is an advocate for fundraising and makes exceptional links with outside agencies to support.
Karen coordinates all of the activities for patients at Wallace. She has a warm and friendly approach to patients that puts them at ease. She is always willing to lend an ear when they are upset or worried making them feel special and comforted.
Rachel had been Acting Head of Social Work for 6 months supporting two Student Social Workers, and supporting 3 Newly Qualified Social Workers. She has been everybody’s rock, coming in early and staying late, and dealing with many questions!
For always finding time to give endless, and genuinely useful, advice and guidance about working in the mental healthcare industry.
Clare has supported me whilst I have been struggling in my personal life with health problems and family being ill. Also more recently I had a problem at work and on her day off at 4:30 AM she contacted me to make sure I was okay. Could not ask for a better Team Leader.
