Chester care home shortlisted for national award

A care home in Chester is celebrating after one of its team members was nominated for a prestigious national award.

Jordan Carrington, Maintenance Manager at Care UK’s Deewater Grange, on Chester Road, has been shortlisted in the ‘Best Facilities Management, Maintenance or Housekeeping Team’ category in the Care Home Awards 2024.

The Care Home Awards recognise teams and individuals that demonstrate excellence, innovation, dedication and outstanding contributions within the care sector. 

Besides his sense of humour, which was praised by colleagues and residents alike, Jordan stands out for his commitment to go above and beyond his role – going as far as inviting the residents to his second stag do and taking them to the local pub.  

Founder of the home’s Walking Club, Jordan accompanies residents on a walk first thing in the morning. In addition to encouraging everyone to keep active, the outings are a great social occasion too. He enjoys spending afternoons planting and watering the gardens vegetable patch with the help of green-fingered residents and also helps them to decorate their rooms to make them feel right at home.

His care and support does not stop at residents, Jordan always has time to assist his team with anything from jump starting a car’s flat battery to offering a friendly face and a listening ear.

Jordan commented on the nomination: “I am delighted to be nominated in the Care Home Awards. I truly love working at Deewater Grange – the residents are wonderful and I love putting a smile on their faces.”

Commenting on Jordan’s success, Sally Cooper, Home Manager at Deewater Grange, said: “We’re thrilled that Jordan has been shortlisted for this incredible award and recognised nationally for his hard work.

“Working alongside Jordan is always such a pleasure – he goes above and beyond to support residents, whether it’s gardening or organising a stag do. I am really proud of Jordan’s dedication, passion and help in making Deewater Grange a wonderful place to call home– he is a fantastic asset to our team. We are all keeping our fingers crossed for a win for him later this year!”

The winners and finalists will be celebrated at the Royal Garden Hotel, London, on Friday 17^th May.

Deewater Grange is a state-of-the-art home which provides full-time residential, dementia and nursing care. The home has been designed to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives, while also promoting independence, and incorporates space for hobby and leisure activities, including its own café, bar, cinema as well as a hair and beauty salon. The layout of the building is configured into a series of individual suites, each having a dedicated lounge/dining room to help facilitate the creation of close-knit communities.