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Jane Worsley, CIC Group’s Director of Operations, collected the prestigious Outstanding Contribution to Social Care Award at the Great North West Care Awards this October, recognising her years of dedication and achievement in the care sector.
The awards, which are supported by the Department of Health, are part of the Great British Care Awards, a series of regional awards which celebrate excellence in social care and pay tribute to those who work in the sector throughout England. They were presented by former Coronation Street actress Sally Lyndsay, at Blackpool Tower.
Jane’s career began in 1983 when she qualified as a nurse. Since then she has gone on to hold a number of senior management roles, supporting and developing a wide variety care services. Jane joined CIC in 1998 and in her current role as Operations Director, takes overall operational responsibility for CIC’s Independent Living, Senior Care and Homelessness services.
As the North West region’s winner, Jane will now go forward to the national finals of the Great British Care Awards – to be held in May or June 2012.
Neil Matthewman, Chief Executive of CIC Group, said: “Jane is a fantastic ambassador for the care sector and a valued member of the senior management team at CIC. Throughout her long and distinguished career, Jane has always been focused on enabling individuals with care and support needs to live fuller, better lives. She is a passionate advocate for innovation and excellence in the care sector, and is undoubtedly a well-deserved recipient of this award.”
Jane said: “It was a great honour and surprise to collect the Outstanding Contribution to Social Care Award. The Great North West Care Awards are renowned as a showcase of best practice, dedication and innovation in the care sector, so to be recognised by them as making an outstanding contribution throughout my career is truly an overwhelming accolade.”
Judges of the awards commended Jane, saying: “Jane is proud of her roots as a nurse and these values drive her ambition and dedication to putting individuals first. She works tirelessly to ensure the individuals she supports are treated with dignity at all times. She strives to lead her teams to develop continual improvement programmes.”
Jane (center) collects the Outstanding Achievement Award
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