Caremark, a leading UK home care provider, has proudly announced the finalists for its prestigious UK award, ‘The Incredibles’ and Judith Taylor from Kirklees has been recognised in the country’s top ten care assistants. The awards celebrate the extraordinary contributions of care assistants across the UK and distinguish an exceptional dedication to providing outstanding care.

This year’s selection process was highly competitive, with over 5,000 care assistants from across the UK being considered. Judith stood out for her unwavering commitment to improving the lives of her customers, offering not only professional care but compassion and kindness that have had a lasting impact on those she supports.

Judith’s journey exemplifies the very best of caregiving. She delivers a personalised service, taking the time to get to know each of her customers and adjusting her approach to encourage their independence. Whether it’s helping a customer with dementia preserve essential life skills – such as making tea, going for a walk, or assisting with dusting during a visit – Judith continually goes above and beyond. She has taken home the laundry of a customer whose kitchen was being renovated, simply to ensure their care was uninterrupted.

Judith’s customers appreciate her dedication, as reflected in their praise. One customer shared, “I have found it reassuring knowing that Judith visits me . . . It’s so nice to be woken by a friendly voice and smiling face.”

Another said, “We have become friends, and I can rely on her without fail. . . I never feel like ‘just another customer’.”

Fiona Smith, Franchise Owner of Caremark Kirklees, who nominated Judith, remarked:

“Judith is one of our most outstanding members of staff. She has a heart of gold and always steps in to help with extra calls if she can. Caremark is etched through her like Blackpool rock! Her professionalism is matched only by her compassion, and she always puts her customers’ wellbeing first. Judith embodies our values of trust, respect, and care each and every day.”

This year’s ‘Incredibles’ represent a wide range of exceptional care work, but what unites Judith and the other finalists is their shared dedication to enriching the lives of others.

David Glover, CEO of Caremark, praised all ten finalists for their outstanding achievements:

“A huge congratulations to Judith and our other 2024 ‘Incredibles’ finalists – the nominees for this year’s award are nothing short of remarkable. These are people who not only perform their jobs with excellence but do so with a deep sense of empathy and a genuine desire to improve the lives of others. They represent the heart of Caremark and the broader care community.

“I’m so proud of the outstanding care our team provides to customers across the UK each day. It’s a privilege to be honouring the achievements of Judith and the other finalists with a dedicated awards event again this year. We hope this recognition will show them how much we appreciate their compassion, encourage continued excellence within the care sector and inspire more shared stories next year.”

To honour these inspiring care assistants, Caremark will be hosting a special event at the iconic Fortnum & Mason in London at the end of this month. The event will offer a chance for finalists to network, enjoy a luxurious afternoon tea, and be celebrated for their extraordinary contributions to the care sector. The highlight of the event will be the exciting announcement of The Incredible of the Year, a title reserved for the finalist whose work has shown exceptional dedication and impact.

For more details about Caremark and to learn about the services provided, please visit https://www.caremark.co.uk/.