The Stars of Social Care – Teams Awards shine a light on the true stars of social care – the incredible teams who embody collaboration, compassion and dedication in everything they do. These awards pay tribute to those who, through shared commitment and hard work, go above and beyond to support the most vulnerable members of our communities.
Social care is built on teamwork, and these awards celebrate the many different roles that come together to make a difference every single day. From care homes and community services, to supported living, specialist care, and behind-the-scenes heroes, the awards recognise excellence across the breadth of the sector.
This year’s categories showcase the amazing diversity and talent within social care teams, including:
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The Heart & Home Award – celebrating outstanding care home teams
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The Independence Champions Award – honouring community care teams empowering independence
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The Dementia Care Team Award and The Complex Care Team Award – recognising exceptional expertise in specialist care
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The Supported Living Team Award, Autism & Learning Disability Team Award, and Mental Health Team Award – shining a light on those providing vital tailored support
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The End of Life & Palliative Care Team Award – acknowledging teams providing compassion and dignity in life’s most important moments
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Plus, unique categories such as The Culinary Care Crew Award, The Amazing Activity Team Award, The Sparkle & Shine Squad Award, and The Joy Makers Award – celebrating the often-overlooked but essential contributions that bring comfort, joy and a sense of home
The awards also recognise innovation, learning and leadership with honours like The Talent Seekers Award, The Learning Legends Award, The Innovation Pioneers Award, and the coveted Shining Stars Team of the Year Award.
Together, these categories highlight the richness and variety of roles across the sector, showcasing not just the care delivered, but the creativity, skill and humanity that underpin it. The Stars of Social Care – Teams Awards are a chance to applaud those unsung teams whose commitment, kindness and collaboration make all the difference.