2019 Carer of the Year
Bethany Roberts - Southgate Beaumont
Bethany Roberts, a carer at Southgate Beaumont Care Home in Enfield was crowned as the national winner in the Carer of the Year category at the 2019 Barchester Care Awards on the 3rd October.
On the night, Bethany was presented the trophy and a gift voucher of £500 by category judges Tracey Elmer and Michael Hall, Clinical Leads at Barchester alongside Barchester’s CEO, Dr Pete Calveley.
Bethany said: “I was overwhelmed to win the divisional title, so to win the National title was just incredible. We had a fantastic day with some amazing people. I am truly honoured to have been part of the day and would like to say a special thank you to Barchester and the Hickathrift team for all of their support”.
After being named a divisional winner, Bethany met with a panel of judges in London for the last round of judging. She then joined the other divisional winners from across the UK at a special awards ceremony in October to celebrate their achievements.
Care Home General Manager, Beatrice Godfrey at Southgate Beaumont said: “This is an amazing achievement and the whole home is so proud of Bethany. She has shown incredible dedication to her residents and to her team; it takes a special person to be a carer, and Bethany genuinely care leaves a positive impact on everyone she meets, we are very lucky to have her.”
Other finalists:
North Division
- Arjay Raeside from Fordmill
- Wayne Clifford-Lund from Laurel Bank
- Reuben Lesende from Arbour Court
Central Division
- Stacey-Ann Chesters from Field House
- Dean Richards from Chacombe Park
- Zara Cooke from Braeburn Lodge
South Division
- Abbie White from Kenwyn
- Lucy Mugo from Corrina Lodge
Hospitals and Complex Care Division
- Jane Smith from Hawthorns
- Sherron Bostan from Windermere House
- Tetyana Kuz from Windermere House