By entering an award yourself or by nominating a colleague who you feel is deserving of recognition, the awards are a great chance to showcase your dedication or support your peer’s achievements, while helping to raise the profile of the hard work carried out in the care industry by you or them.

• Anyone can nominate any Kingsley employee.
• Your line manager or colleague can nominate you.
• You can nominate your line manager.
• A resident or a resident’s family member can nominate you.
• An external professional can nominate you. 
• You can nominate yourself

Click here to nominate

Fill the online nomination form and nominate another Kingsley employee or a team and select “Submit” button.

No but long enough to be able to comply with the category criteria. There is a Rising Star Award for newcomers.

• Each category has its own set of criteria that the judges will be looking for.
• Read the criteria and then in your own words write why you feel the Kingsley employee should be nominated using up to 300 words.
• Please only submit up to 300 words – No other supporting material will be considered except testimonials.
• If you would like to send testimonials to support your online nomination, please send them to [email protected]. Please make sure that the name of the nominee and the award category is included on all supporting information. Please note that testimonials should be no more than one A4 page.
• Each award has a list of suggested criteria but remember this is just to help the judges. Don’t be put off entering because you feel your candidate does not tick every box - personal qualities are the most important thing.

We would recommend that you keep your nominations confidential until we publish them.

We will publish all the validated nominees after the nomination closing date.

• If your entry or nomination is successful and shortlisted to the final three in your chosen category, you will be invited to attend the awards ceremony.
• You will enjoy a champagne reception and a 3-course dinner following the ceremony where the winners of each category will be announced. The event will be hosted by television and radio presenter Gabby Logan, supported by popular ITV Anglia news anchor David Whiteley, a long-standing friend of Kingsley.
• We expect the 25th celebration and award ceremony to be our flagship event and we have arranged several exciting entertainment acts throughout the afternoon; a event never to be forgotten!
• Being a finalist will offer excellent recognition within the organisation.
• The winners will be presented with a trophy and £250 worth of Love2Shop gift vouchers at the awards ceremony.
• The 2 runners up of each category will also be presented with £100 worth of Love2Shop gift vouchers.

Thursday, 15th of August 2024 at 4:00pm

Friday, 16th August 2024

Tuesday, 20th August 2024

Friday 23rd August 2024

When: Wednesday 25th September 2024 at 10am onwards.
Where: Kesgrave Hall, Hall Road, Kesgrave, Ipswich IP5 2PU

A menu for the event can be viewed here

• It is not just doing qualifications and training, it is a broad range of learning activities. For example: learning how to do something new in the home, arranging an activity for the first time, taking a buddy/mentor role for the first time, reading articles or keeping a journal etc.
• Please speak to your line manager regarding any further clarification or help with this.

• It is working in a way that others can replicate.
• You can show your staff the way you expect them to work.
• You know and understand the needs of both the resident and staff.
• You continually motivate your staff to work in the right way.
• You promote the Kingsley Healthcare Values.

• Always takes time to help.
• Will plan time to support staff.
• Comes up with solutions for every day issues.
• Will give feedback to the management team.
• Provides examples when giving feedback.
• Will work outside the constraints of their own job.

Accounts Team

The senior accounts team provides the financial oversight and strategic guidance that underpins Kingsley Healthcare's stability and growth. Their support ensures accurate financial reporting and management, budgeting and forecasting, compliance with regulatory requirements and cost-effective purchasing.

• Ian Jarvis, Chief Financial Officer
• Matt Herring, Head of Corporate Finance
• Matthew Capps, Head of Finance for Developments and Acquisitions
• Matty McIrvine, Group Project Accountant
• Nethmi Perera, Financial Accountant
• Nicola Mantripp, Group Financial Controller
• Suranga Disanayake, Finance Controller - Revenue & Head Office
• Zubair Dadabhoy, Group Purchasing Director
• Daniel Wellings, Business Development Manager

Canthus Team

The unsung heroes of Kingsley, supporting head office and our care homes across every aspect of our operation, from accounts and IT to marketing and design.

• Amali Karunasekara, Senior Accountant
• Chathumi Gunawardane, Accounts Assistant
• Dimuthu Perera, Web Developer and Digital Marketing Executive
• Dulan Fernando, Financial Controller
• Gayan Jayawardana, System Administrator
• Gihani Udeshika, Senior Accounts Executive
• Gishani Perera, Accounts Executive
• Hiruni Perera, Accounts Executive
• Kaveen Mendis, Management Trainee
• Krishnaraja Velummylum, Administration Assistant
• Nadeesha Karunarathna, Senior Accountant
• Rohan Sujeewa, Administration Assistant
• Shehara Jayatilaka, Creative Designer
• Thajini Nipunika, HR Executive
• Thanujah Nadarajah, Revenue Supervisor
• Wasantha Marasinghe, Administration Executive

Investment and Development Team

Spearheading Kingsley's vision of the future, finding sites, designing our next generation of care homes and overseeing construction.

• Dipe Rajini, Consultant
• Muj Malik, Chief Investment Officer
• Rob Patkai, Group Design Director

IT and Innovations Team

Always maintaining good communications with our care homes, the team ensures the smooth operation of IT systems and guarantees we are always in step with new technologies and cyber security.  

• Gayan Jayawardana, System Administrator
• Hiran Amarasinghe, Systems Engineer
• James Guest, IT Manager
• Wasantha Darshana, Chief Digital & Innovations Officer

Learning and Development Team

Operating our Kingsley Training Academy, the team equips our care home staff with the all-round skills to perform their role with confidence and pride, improving the operation of our services and raising compliance standards.

• Emma Croston, Group Learning & Academy Manager
• Emma Hammond, Group Learning & Development Coordinator
• Graham Williams, Learning and Development Coordinators
• Jane Foden, PBS Trainer
• Katie Jackson, Learning and Development Coordinators
• Lisa Burton, Learning and Development Coordinators
• Philippa Rigby, Learning and Development Coordinators
• Susan Watts, Learning and Development Coordinator

Payroll Team

A vital cog in our operation - ensuring everyone gets paid correctly and on time!

• Raveena Lakchani, People & Payroll Team Administrator
• Zoey Blundell, Payroll Manager

People Team

Maintaining great communication with our homes, the team cheerfully and efficiently implements all HR functions, including efficient recruitment and the oversight of staff welfare.

• Anneka Cater, People Team Administrator
• Lisa Lock, Chief People Officer
• Toni Vaughan-Jones, People Team Administrator

Property Maintenance Team

Dependable "Mr Fix-its", the team always goes the extra mile to keep our care homes in a good state of repair.

• Barry Wylde, Regional Asset Manager - North West
• Danny Gould, Asset Manager
• David Saker, Group Engineering Manager
• Floyd Clements, Central Maintenance
• John Kelly, Group Portfolio Asset Director
• Mariusz Ciepielewski, Regional Asset Manager
• Przemyslaw Uzyczak, Regional Asset Manager
• Shaun Lane, Group Maintenance Manager - South

Purchase Ledger Team

Providing dependable support to our care homes and head office departments, the team ensure the smooth and efficient payment of suppliers.

• Gael Milne, Purchase Ledger Clerk
• Karen Allsop, Purchase Ledger Clerk
• Lisa Brooks, Purchase Ledger Supervisor
• Lauren Smith, Purchase Ledger Clerk
• Maria Sanford, Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk
• Shiwanthi Amarasinghe, Purchase Ledger Clerk

Revenue (Sales Ledger) Team

Maintaining excellent communication with our care homes, residents' families and local authorities, the team ensures the efficient collection of care fees.

• Daniel King, Sales Ledger Administrator
• Emma Filby, Sales Ledger Supervisor
• Emily Wright, Sales Ledger Administrator
• Ishaka Udayangani, Sales Ledger Administrator
• Lee Prewer, Sales Ledger Administrator
• Phillip Barber, Sales Ledger Supervisor

Sales and Marketing Team

Supporting our care homes across every aspect of marketing, from inquiry handling and brochure and leaflet production to social media, advertising and PR.

• Chathura Kannangara, Digital Marketing Manager
• Dimuthu Perera, Web Developer and Digital Marketing Executive
• Gordon Powles, Design & Production Manager
• Nicola Pollard, Care Home Advisor
• Shehara Jayathilake, Creative Designer
• Sophie Barnes, Social Media Marketing Executive
• Stephen Pullinger, Marketing and Customer Relations Director
• Wasantha Darshana, Chief Digital & Innovations Officer