“Much-loved” carer celebrates 25 years of service with the Cedars Care Home Bourne

One member of the amazing care team at The Cedars in Bourne has received a prestigious Long Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 25 years.

Sharon Knibbs, a dedicated member of the night care team, started at Barchester in 1991 and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years. A fellow colleague said, “Sharon gives a true sense of person-centred care that comes from the heart.”

Adele Keenan, Employee Services Director at Barchester said: “I’m always pleased to hear stories about the long service of Barchester staff and am delighted Sharon has achieved this milestone. It is dedication like this that ensures our residents are provided with a happy place to live.”

Rebecca Aldred, Senior General Manager of The Cedars said: “We’re delighted to be celebrating 25 years of loyal service with Sharon. She has continuously demonstrated her compassion and loyalty to this home and its residents year after year, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to her team. I speak for all of us here at The Cedars when I say that I’m looking forward to many more years of working with Sharon.”

The Cedars care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. The Cedars provides residential care, nursing care and dementia care for 56 residents from respite care to long term stays.