Social care workers in Spalding acknowledged for their efforts

Five Spalding social care workers are celebrating after being recognised for improving the lives of others.
 
Zoe Ayliff and Caroline James both won in their categories at the Making Space Employee Awards, held to recognise the national heath and social care charity’s 35th anniversary.
 

Caroline, a support worker at learning disability respite service Cedar House, received the award for exceptional contribution and Making Space’s area manager for Lincolnshire, Zoe Ayliff, was named inspirational leader.
 
Shortlisted were Kerry Saint and Laura Lavender, a support worker and a senior support worker at respite service Cedar House and Cheryl Ellis, a support worker at Lincolnshire South Community Living, also in Spalding.
 
The social care stars were presented with their awards by TV presenter Bill Turnbull at a gala dinner at the Haliwell Jones Stadium in Warrington, Cheshire.
 
Making Space CEO Rachel Peacock said: “At Making Space we are very lucky to be able to recruit and retain such a high calibre of employees.
“The contribution made by each and every one of them means that we can provide the highest quality of care and support for our service users around

the country.
“Our award winners, including Zoe and Caroline, are shining stars in a galaxy of commitment, innovation, passion and dedication.”

Making Space was founded in 1982 to help improve the lives of those living with mental health conditions and their carers. Since 2012, it has also operated not-for-profit services for people with physical support needs, older adults, adults with leaning disabilities and people living with dementia, as well as an increased number of support services for carers.
It employs almost a thousand people around the UK and runs 180 adult health and social care services.
 
In Spalding and the surrounding areas, the charity operates supported accommodation, respite services, a specialist residential home for people with learning disabilities and mental health issues and support at home.