Congrats to Jane on 10 incredible years at Acer Clinic! A driving force of the MDT, she advocates for patients with compassion and firm fairness. Loved for her warmth, leadership, and maternal spirit, Jane is the backbone of our service. Acer’s lucky to have her—here’s to many more years together.
David has played a key role in supporting a young man’s growth at Hope House, building trust and encouraging independence. Thanks to David’s care and positive risk-taking, the individual enjoyed milestone firsts: pub meal, shopping, karaoke, and more. His dedication has led to life-changing progress.
Amara is a night support Worker who has gone above and beyond in supporting the residents at Gotts Park during incident to keep everyone safe. She had on several occasions been involved in incident of direct physical aggression but she would always support positively and offer positive reassurance. She is resilient and passionate about her job.
Since stepping into the full-time role of Education Officer, Aimee has shown resilience, positivity, and a “can-do” spirit. She’s managed intense workloads, built strong engagement with students, and even took on Exams Officer duties during a tough period. Her dedication has been vital to our school’s success.
Paul consistently cleans a resident’s fish tank (no other staff get involved in doing this). He works hard to make sure it is kept clean for the service users, even when he is not assigned to that resident.
Ciara went above and beyond organising a coffee morning, arriving early and preparing breakfast with the service manager. Her energy uplifted the team and boosted morale. As a champion of mental health and a constant source of support, Ciara continues to help create a positive, resilient workplace.
Liz has supported a patient throughout a very stressful time with the death of the patients family member, Liz went above and beyond her duties to ensure the patient had support and care at one of the worst moments in life. Liz, your kindness has no limits and we appreciate you more than you know. We are all very lucky to have you on the team.
Virginia is a multi-faceted mental health nurse who goes beyond her role, using Reiki and DBT to support staff and residents. She’s highly respected, skilled, and always willing to help others. Her presence makes shifts not only effective but uplifting, thanks to her fun, caring attitude.
Shimmeka stepped up for a last-minute getaway at Gotts Park, keeping two residents engaged with a weekend full of activities. Her bubbly personality and infectious energy brought laughter and joy throughout. Loved by the residents she supports, Shimmeka’s spirit makes every moment feel special.
Nasreen has worked very hard throughout the Eid period making food and ensuring all of the residents and staff unable to celebrate Eid with their loved ones had the best day possible. Thank You Nasreen!
Chelsie, our passionate Activity Co-Ordinator, supports both residents and staff—even prepping activities during night shifts to ease the next day. Loved by all, she’s a true asset to our team. I hope to work with her for years, though she’d thrive as a nurse or OT if she chooses that path.
During an extremely high-risk incident, Kayla, Callum, and Wilf showed outstanding teamwork, compassion, and resilience. Their coordination helped contain a violent situation in hospital, protecting staff and preventing escalation. Their efforts were praised by external professionals for keeping everyone safe.
