SARAs 2026: Our Home Care Winners

Following the announcement of our Care Home Awards, we are delighted to officially share the winners for our Home Care Awards! Our home care team hold a special place in our hearts. Each day, members of our team travel into our communities, delivering exceptional care that is both person-centred and compassionate. They make a huge difference to the lives of those they support so it is only right that we celebrate those who go above and beyond. 

 

Read on to discover winners of our Home Care Awards… 

 

Newcomer Achievement Award 

Sponsored by YourHippo

WINNER – Jade Gaunt (Leeds) 

 

 

Home Care Worker Award (North East) 

Sponsored by Access

WINNER – Sithara Edoga Vithanage (Darlington) 

 

 

Home Care Worker Award (Yorkshire/Humber/Live-In) 

Sponsored by Spring2 Recruitment

WINNER – Shupai Budiyo (Sheffield) 

 

 

Care Team Award 

Sponsored by Access

WINNER – Kathleen N’s Team (Darlington) 

 

 

Support Team Member Award  

Sponsored by YourHippo

WINNER – Christina Rogers (Hull) 

 

 

Complex Care at Home Award  

Sponsored by ZenZero

WINNER – Kenneth Okpara (Newcastle) 

 

 

Joy Maker Award  

Sponsored by YourHippo

WINNER – Indunil Aluthwela (Darlington) 

 

 

Leadership Award  

Sponsored by Access

WINNER – Ashlie Tate (South Tyneside) 

 

 

Star of Stars  

Sponsored by ZenZero

WINNER – Amanda Jackson 

 

 

A huge congratulations to all our nominees and winners, you have all gone above and beyond in your role. We are incredibly thankful for the hard work you put in each day to ensure that the highest standard of care is given to those you support.  

 

Here’s to another year of delivering outstanding support in our communities!  

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