A charity team leader has received an award for her leadership skills and dedication to the staff and residents at Ribble Valley and Hyndburn supported living services.
Corinne Riley, from Accrington, was named Frontline Leader of the Year by Making Space, a national adult health and social care charity which employs over 1200 people across the UK.
She was recognised for her “constant positive attitude” and the “tender loving care” approach she shows residents and colleagues.
Corinne was presented with a certificate and trophy by Andy Grant – a motivational speaker, Iraq and Afghanistan veteran and the world’s fastest single leg amputee in the world over 10KM – at an award ceremony at the Manchester Mercure Hotel.
“Winning the award made me feel extra valued and appreciated for all the hard work my team and I have been doing for the people we support,” says Corinne. “We have all felt the difficulties of the past couple of years and it has impacted people in various ways, but Making Space have ensured people are put first and that we are all valued.
“When the winner was announced I began clapping immediately thinking it was another amazing colleague that had won the award. I didn’t realise it was my name that had been called until my partner prompted me! Making Space are an amazing company to work for and when I was put up for the nomination it came as a great surprise. Thank you to everyone involved.”
Corinne began working with Making Space as a support worker 13 years ago and has worked her way up to a leadership role. She was nominated for the award by five of the team members at the supported living services in Accrington and Clitheroe.
Nominees described Corinne as having “a heart of gold”, “always inspiring people to do better”, “always putting the needs of others first,” the “biggest cheerleader” for her teams and service users, and “the best team leader ever”.
Over 250 people were nominated for the Making Space awards, with three individuals or teams shortlisted for each award. The judges – Making Space trustee Elaine Johnstone and head of digital people services Tom Cruse – said it was clear that Corinne was well loved and respected.
“Corrine’s heart is in everything she does and this shows with the team and the service-users,” they said. “She has a person-centred approach and makes everyone feel valued. She instils confidence in people and their abilities and is always open to suggestions for improving services. She helps people to follow up their ideas and always has time for feedback.”
The inaugural Making Space Colleague Awards have been established to recognise and pay tribute to individuals and teams who inspire others, go above and beyond expectations and make a real difference to the lives of the people supported by Making Space.
