Social Care Premier Supplier Awards Categories

There are a variety of categories available for nomination that represent all areas supplying products and services to the care sector – all with the common thread of celebrating excellence in this sector

Consultancies

This award will be given to a consultancy who provides exceptional services to the social care sector. The consultancy will be client centred and offer a portfolio of bespoke solutions to enable care providers to develop their businesses, including, quality, training and development and crisis management. The consultancy will have a proven track record in promoting positive outcomes for the business, their workforce and ultimately the people who they support.

Insurance

An innovative organisation who understands the challenges and risks care providers face in the context of an ever changing regulatory landscape. An organisation who is customer focused and can offer bespoke and flexible packages to meet the varied needs of the care sector.

MANUFACTURERS & SUPPLIERS OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

This award will be given to an organisation that demonstrates excellence in the design and/or provision of products and services to the sector. Candidates must demonstrate an innovative and person centred approach and demonstrate a distinct understanding of the role a service user’s environment can have on their wellbeing. This award is open to suppliers of products and services to the care sector across all areas of care and support.

PR & Marketing

This award will be given to an organisation that demonstrates excellence in PR and Marketing in the sector. An organisation that has a thorough understanding of the importance of raising the profile of social care, not only to a client’s potential customers but also to society as a whole. Candidates must demonstrate specialist knowledge of their field along with a commitment to innovative strategies that have a real impact on the client’s bottom line. This award is open to PR and Marketing firms across all areas of care and support.

Property Developers

This award will be given to an organisation that demonstrates a clear passion and dedication to developing and designing spaces with the people who draw on services at the heart. Candidates must demonstrate a distinct understanding of the impact their spaces have on the people being supported, in addition to a commitment to innovation based on the latest reports and research. This award is open to property developers across all areas of care and support.

Technology (Care Home)

This award will be given to an organisation that demonstrates innovation and excellence in technology designed with a care home setting in mind. Candidates must demonstrate passion, dedication and a thorough knowledge of the tech they provide, and the ultimate difference made to the lives of the workforce and/or the people they support. This award is open to organisations that supply to the care home sector.

Wellbeing Innovations

This award will be given to an organisation that demonstrates an exceptional and innovative approach to wellbeing in the social care sector. Candidates must demonstrate a thorough understanding of the importance of wellbeing for the workforce and/or people who draw on services. This award is open to suppliers from all areas of care and support.

Business Advisors & Accountants

This award will be given to an organisation who understands the challenges and opportunities for care providers. An innovative, client centred organisation with a strong portfolio of successful transactions.

Legal Services

This award will be given to an organisation that demonstrates a thorough understanding of the sector, and the broad range of legal services necessary therein. Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of the challenges faced by care providers and the ever changing regulations, providing bespoke guidance to support their clients to achieving the best possible outcomes. This award is open to suppliers of legal services across all areas of care and support.

Workforce Development

This award will be given to an organisation that demonstrates a sincere commitment to upskilling the social care workforce. Candidates must demonstrate an innovative approach to workforce development that is ever evolving alongside guidance changes and updates, as well as excellent client outcomes. This award is open to organisations across all areas of care and support.

Nutrition & Hydration

This award will be given to an organisation that demonstrates a distinct understanding of the role of nutrition for both health and wellbeing. An outcomes focussed organisation for both care providers and the people they support. Candidates must show a commitment to a person-centred approach to nutrition and hydration and have a proven track record of innovation in line with the latest research and guidance. This award is open to nutrition and hydration specialists across all areas of care and support.

Property Consultants

This award will be given to an organisation that demonstrates a thorough knowledge of local and regional markets and a sincere commitment to providing specialist advice of the highest calibre. Candidates must have a proven track record of client success and show a passion for driving client outcomes. This award is open to property consultants across all areas of care and support.

Recruitment

This award will be given to an organisation that demonstrates a clear understanding of the pressures of staffing for the sector. Candidates must demonstrate an innovative and ever-adapting approach to recruitment whilst also keeping the importance of retention in mind. Evidence of values based recruitment is essential. This award is open to recruiters from all areas of care and support.

Technology (Home Care)

This award will be given to an organisation that demonstrates innovation and excellence in technology designed with a home care setting in mind. Candidates must demonstrate passion, dedication and a thorough knowledge of the tech they provide, and the ultimate difference made to the lives of the workforce and/or the people they support. This award is open to organisations that supply to the home care sector.