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17 March 2025
Godiva Lodge care home colleague wins top prize at Great British Care Awards
We are proud to announce that Heman Kiyanga triumphed at the national final of the Great British Care Awards, which recognises excellence across the care sector.
Heman, Team Leader at Godiva Lodge care home in Coventry, claimed the Care Home Worker Award at the national final held in Birmingham on Friday 14 March.
The panel of judges praised Heman as a truly exceptional care professional, demonstrating rare qualities of empathy and a deep understanding of others鈥 needs. They added that he has a remarkable ability to adapt to each person鈥檚 preferences, ensuring that care is always tailored and compassionate.听
The Great British Care Awards honour individuals who have gone the extra mile to help improve the lives of residents within their care.
The national final brought together the winners from nine regions to celebrate outstanding people who work in the care sector. This included eight Anchor colleagues.听
Rolando Jr Legaspi, Care Assistant at Blackbrook House care home in Essex, was highly commended in the Care Home Worker Award category. The judges said that Rolando鈥檚 dedication and commitment to his role are evident in everything he does.听
Rob Martin, Anchor鈥檚 Managing Director of Care Services, said:
This is a fantastic personal achievement and a reflection of the quality and dedication demonstrated by Heman.
We are very proud that he has been recognised nationally for his work. As an organisation, we are committed to providing high quality care and services to residents with changing needs, and Heman truly represents Anchor鈥檚 values of Accountability, Respect, Courage and Honesty.
Reaching the national final is a phenomenal achievement for all eight of our Anchor colleagues, and I know everyone at the organisation is incredibly proud. A special mention must go to Rolando for being highly commended in the Care Home Worker Award category.
Heman said:
I鈥檓 still in shock; I just can鈥檛 believe it! I was delighted to win the Care Home Worker Award in the regional final, but winning the national final is absolutely incredible!
I鈥檓 deeply honoured by what the judges said about my work at Anchor鈥檚 Godiva Lodge care home. I truly love working there and every day is a delight, with the opportunity to bond with my colleagues and residents. Working there is its own reward!
At Anchor, we value our colleagues, who enrich the lives of older people with compassionate, person-centred care. Their dedication helps shape the quality care we provide every day, and we support them with competitive pay, including the Real Living Wage, and opportunities for growth.
We鈥檙e always seeking passionate individuals to join us, whether you鈥檙e new to care or experienced. At Anchor, you鈥檒l find a rewarding career where you can make a real difference. For more information, visit here.听
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