Homecare staff celebrated at special recognition event

Homecare staff have been celebrated at the Northern Health and Social Care Trust’s annual Domiciliary Care Recognition Event.

It provided an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work carried out by the Trust’s inspirational staff on a daily basis.

The ceremony recognised both individual Homecare workers and teams, and it reflected on their commitment to ongoing learning and development as well as their contribution to providing a caring and compassionate service.

Diane Spence, Director of Community Care said: “I had great pleasure in attending the Domiciliary Care Recognition Event alongside Executive Director of Social Work and Director of Children and Young People Maura Dargan.

“It is always an uplifting experience to see and hear about the impact of Homecare services delivered by our Trust staff.  Day in and day out, regardless of the weather, staff always strive to help people live in the comfort of their own homes, close to their families, next to their neighbours and surrounded by their friends.

“At this same event last year, I was struck by the extent of innovative service delivery and compassionate care delivered by our staff.  This year was no exception.  It was wonderful to see so many of Homecare staff recognised at the event for the vital role they play in our communities.

“We have an amazing Homecare service, and I, along with the entire Trust Board and Senior Management Team, am enormously proud of the people who are part of Homecare Team North. 

“This was an important day for making sure each of our staff members are very aware of that, and to thank them for making the ordinary special.”

Winner
Jean McAllister, Homecare Worker Ballymoney

Joint Highly Commended
Donna Jackson, Homecare Worker Ballymoney
Lauren Walker , Homecare Worker Ballymoney

Outstanding Contribution to Social Care/Homecare

Winner
Cathy Moore, Domiciliary Care Locality Support Manager, Causeway

Highly Commended
Barbara Gourley, Bank Homecare Worker, Antrim

Newly Inducted Homecare Worker Demonstrating Trust values

Winner
Paula Taylor-Wilmont, Homecare Worker, Ballymoney

Highly Commended
Heather McKelvey, Bank Home Care Worker, Ballymena

Homecare Worker of the Year

Winner
Paula McKnight, Home Care Worker, Coleraine

Joint Highly Commended
Rosemary Bell, Homecare Worker, Coleraine
William Ferguson, Homecare Worker, Larne

Allocation Officer of the Year

Winner
Karen Konig, Allocation Officer, Coleraine & Moyle

Joint Highly Commended
Denise McPartland, Allocation Officer, Ballymena
Amanda Herron, Allocation Officer, Magherafelt

Homecare Officer of the Year

Winner
Sharon Byrne, Homecare Officer, Ballymena

Highly Commended
Shirley Jackson, Homecare Officer, Carrickfergus

Homecare Team of the Year

Winners
Cookstown Office Team, Cookstown

Team Members
Claire O’Hare, DCLM
Finvola McClafferty, DCLSM
Alison Higgins, Homecare Officer
Joy Boyce, Homecare Officer
Deirdre Kolbohm, Homecare Officer
Denise O’Hagan, Homecare Officer
Caroline Carroll, Homecare Officer
Sharon Wilkinson, Homecare Officer
Laura Gourley-Hessin, Allocation Officer
Caroline Toner, Allocation Officer
Gemma Mitchell, Allocation Officer
Ursula O’Hagan, Allocation Officer

Joint Highly Commended
Garvagh Double Team, Coleraine and Tobermore Single Team, Magherafelt

Team Members, Garvagh Double Team, Coleraine   
Rosemary Martin, Homecare Officer
Sharon Murphy, Allocation Officer
Helen Monahan, Homecare Worker
Valerie McNally, Homecare Worker
Zara McCloskey, Homecare Worker
Bernie Robinson, Homecare Worker
Lucy McLean, Homecare Worker
Lorraine Platt, Homecare Worker

Team Members, Tobermore Single Team, Magherafelt
Elaine McDonald, Homecare Officer
Marion McNamee, Allocation Officer
Rhonda Vance, Homecare Worker
Rita O’Hagan, Homecare Worker
Angela Doherty, Homecare Worker
Bridget Martin, Homecare Worker
Roisin Rocks, Homecare Worker
Christine Campbell, Homecare Worker

18th April 2024