A MEMBER of staff at Cadbury Hall in Yatton has won a national maintenance award.

Paul Bennett beaten all the competition to be crowned National Maintenance Champion in the Barchester Care Awards 2024.

The Barchester Care Awards celebrate the staff who go the extra mile for the benefit of the 13,500 residents living in Barchester’s 262 care homes and private hospitals across the country.

Categories range from ‘Team of the Year’ and ‘Carer of the Year’ to ‘Dementia Care Champion’ and ‘Activities Coordinator of the Year’.

More than 5,200 nominations were received from homes and hospitals across the UK.

All entries were a very high standard and Paul Bennett is over the moon to have been named the national winner, beating hundreds of other nominees to the coveted title.

Paul said: “I am really proud to have won such a prestigious award against such talented competition and Colleagues.

“Paul Bennett’s win was announced at a special national award ceremony which took place on October 23 to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Barchester’s many exemplary staff members who work tirelessly to deliver the best care to their residents and patients every day.”

General manager, Audrene Abrigo, said: “This is an amazing achievement and the whole home is so proud of Paul.”

The residents at Cadbury enjoyed a day of celebrations, a magnificent feast provided by our Chef Jon with Pressco flowing during the afternoon and plenty of treats.

A celebratory get together with residents, families and friends concluded the week-long celebrations with Paul’s favourite KFC and Burger King. We know how to celebrate at Cadbury Hall.

Dr Pete Calveley, CEO of Barchester Healthcare, added: “Hosting the Barchester Care Awards where we recognise and thank all of our staff for their hard work and dedication is without doubt my favourite day of the year. “We have the best teams in the world and I couldn’t be prouder of each and every one of our members of staff, they are all absolutely amazing.”