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02/03/2026

Chef of the year finals 👩‍🍳

Our talented Care UK chefs have been showcasing their incredible culinary skills throughout the heats and semi-finals. The winner will be announced in March at the annual Care UK Stars awards – good luck to all those involved!

27/02/2026

We are thrilled to share that Care UK has been shortlisted in 14 categories in the upcoming 2026 Care Home Awards:
🏆Outstanding Larger Group Care Provider - Care UK
🏆Best for Innovation in Care - Next Level Tea, Care UK
🏆Best Care Home Marketing Advertising or PR Activities - VE Day, Care UK
🏆Best for Staff Recruitment and Retention - Care UK's Open Doors
🏆Best for Training and Development - Future Leadership Programme (L&D), Care UK
🏆Best for Wellbeing - Ridley Manor
🏆Best for Nutrition, Food and Dining - Long Stone Manor
🏆Best Facilities Management, Maintenance or Housekeeping Team - Charlton Lodge and Ridley Manor
🏆Best for Nursing Care - Parsons Grange and Heathlands House
🏆Best for Specialist Care - Paisley Court
🏆Best for Architecture or Interior Design - Charlton Lodge
🏆Best for Care Home Development - Blossomfield Grange
🏆Best New Care Home - Long Stone Manor
🏆Outstanding Care Provider in a Group - Parsons Grange

Read more 👇
https://www.careuk.com/news/2026/02/care-uk-shortlisted-across-14-care-home-awards-categories

24/02/2026

Join us in celebrating our February GEM Award winners! 🎉

20/02/2026

At Care UK, we’re proud to recognise our incredible colleagues who have reached long service milestones by awarding them a Long Service Award.

Thank you for everything you do! 👏

12/02/2026

It’s National Apprenticeship Week! 💜

At Care UK we are proud to run a variety of apprenticeship programmes in conjunction with Lifetime.

We’ve matched all our programmes with our job roles, meaning learners can put their knowledge into practice in their department daily, whether their role is in care, administration, hospitality, catering or maintenance.

Interested in becoming an apprentice at Care UK? Find out more 👇
https://www.careuk.com/careers/why-join-us/learning-and-development/apprenticeships

11/02/2026

It's 'Make a Friend' day! 💜

Did you know at Care UK we have a support network of 'buddies', a welcoming face for new colleagues, helping them with their induction period and supporting them with any challenges they may face if they are .

"I’ve enjoyed completing the buddy pathway. There is so much knowledge to gain by completing the pathway and becoming a buddy." - Tanya, buddy at Charlotte House

Find out more 👇
https://www.careuk.com/careers/why-join-us/learning-and-development/induction

04/02/2026

Welcome to the team! 💜

Care UK's newest care home, Bailey Lodge care home will soon be opening its doors in the heart of Saffron Walden later this month. The home’s senior team, Home Manager Abhilash Gopi, and Customer Relations Manager, Michael Faulkner-Dunkley, are ready to welcome new residents and a caring team to their beautiful new home.

To find out more about opportunities at Bailey Lodge, visit: https://www.careuk.com/careers/vacancies?search=Bailey%20Lodge

29/01/2026

Congratulations to the winners of Care UK's first ever 'Essex Awards' 💜

🏆Housekeeping team of the Year - Heathlands House Care Home
🏆Maintenance person of the Year - Peter, Colne View care home
🏆Chef of the Year - Rene, Snowdrop House care home
🏆Lifestyle team of the Year - Mountfitchet House Care Home
🏆Receptionist of the Year - Karen, Mountfitchet House
🏆Business Administration of the Year - Louise, Snowdrop House
🏆Carer of the Year - Kirsty, Field Lodge Care Home
🏆Nurse of the Year - Alina, Manor Lodge care home
🏆Customer Relationship Manager of the Year - Lisa, Silversprings Care Home and Karla, Manor Lodge

"What the teams do every single day goes above and beyond, it excites me so much to see such a high level of care, passion and teamwork. I want to say a heartfelt thank you for everything they do for the residents living in our homes - it does not go unnoticed." Omar, Regional Director for Essex.

27/01/2026

Join us in celebrating our January GEM Award winners! 🎉

22/01/2026

At Care UK, we’re proud to recognise our incredible colleagues who have reached long service milestones by awarding them a Long Service Award.

Thank you for everything you do! 👏

21/01/2026

Welcome to the team! 💜

Care UK's newest care home, The Wickets Care Home, will be opening its doors in the heart of Southampton next month. The home’s senior team, Home Manager Pooja Dhoot and Customer Relations Manager Nikki Toomer, are ready to welcome new residents and a caring team to their beautiful new home.

To find out more about career opportunities at The Wickets, visit: https://www.careuk.com/careers/vacancies?search=The%20Wickets

19/01/2026

Are you feeling blue this Blue Monday? 🩵 Why not consider changing to a this new year!

We offer a range of roles at Care UK, from supporting the care of older people in warm, friendly environments, to opportunities in our Support Centre in Colchester, as well as regional positions around the country.

Find out more 👇
https://www.careuk.com/careers

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