Annual Conference
Last week, we hosted our largest ever annual conference in Berkshire. It was a fantastic opportunity to gather our care teams and franchise partners from across the country to celebrate, learn and network. We met at The Swan at Streatley, a beautiful hotel on the banks of the river Thames. It’s been a really strong year for us as a brand, with 6 new franchise partners onboarded in 2023, all of which are now up and running with full CQC registration.
Among the keynote speakers was Katie Furey, a leading expert in Health and Social Care with 10 years experience in the sector. Katie delivered an engaging presentation covering topics such as franchisee goals, objectives and growth mindset. It was flowing with practical, actionable advice on overcoming challenges to growth. The afternoon session was split into two groups, with workshops for both registered managers and franchise partners to address their individual challenges with sector experts.
We also welcomed new franchise partners who will be covering large regions of the UK, with a first operation opening in Northern Ireland, at the end of the year.
The day also recognised the dedication and hard work across the board with our much coveted, annual awards ceremony! An opportunity to honour the care teams for their commitment and hard work. For 2024 we called upon an external judging panel, including team members from the well respected Homecare.co.uk.
Announcing the winners were Co-Founders Ben Ashton and Darius Mitkus, along with Operations Director, Zoe Kelly.
Commenting on the day, Ben Ashton said; “Bringing together franchise partners and their teams together again for 2024 has been a tremendous success. It was inspiring to see everyone together, the energy, ideas, and collaborations sparked during this event truly showcased the strength of our network. We are excited to build on these connections and continue driving innovation in homecare”.
GoodOaks Homecare Awards 2024 winners:
- Sustainability Award
This award recognises the office who have demonstrated business sustainability; a consistent ability to maintain excellence in quality, support and development of colleagues, and robust financial performance.
Winner: GoodOaks – Mid Sussex
- Excellence Award
This award recognises the business in the network that has excelled in compliance, operational, and reputational domains, who have forged strong relationships with clients and their families and are a role model of how to operate.
Winner: GoodOaks – Edgware and Finchley
- Values
The values award is awarded to the office who have upheld the GoodOaks PRIDE values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Empathy, not only in their interactions with their clients, but their colleagues and stakeholders too.
Winner: GoodOaks – Bedford
- Rising Star
The Rising Star Award is presented to an office which is rapidly expanding, and showing excellent promise in terms of growth, quality and reputation.
Winner: GoodOaks – Epsom and Reigate
- Outstanding Impact
This category was open to nominations, and the team received some truly inspirational entries of how they have made a difference in someone’s life.
Winner: Beatrice Kinyua, GoodOaks – Edgware and Finchley
GoodOaks Homecare Awards 2024 winners:
- Care Team of the Year
Care Team of the Year recognises the care team that has demonstrated extraordinary dedication and empathy in supporting their clients to stay in the homes they love.
Winner: GoodOaks – Aylesbury
- Registered Manager of the Year
This award is presented to the Registered Manager who has shown exemplary leadership and management of their team, with positive outcomes for their clients, colleagues and company.
Winner: Shelley Lowden, GoodOaks – Bedford
- Partners’ choice
This is chosen by the GoodOaks Homecare teams. It celebrates the individual who has shone this year, in terms of the support they have given their fellow owners, the inspiration they have provided and the commitment they’ve shown to providing great care.
Winner: Ann Calderon, GoodOaks – New Forest
- Support Office
This award was chosen by the GoodOaks Franchise partners and celebrates the person from the support office, who has gone above and beyond during the past year to provide exceptional support and guidance throughout the network.
Winner – Zoe Kelly – Operations Director
The triumphant day was rounded off with a BBQ and drinks and an opportunity to relax and enjoy views of the Thames.
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