Inspiration in Education nominee – Gail Jenkinson

Inspiration in Education nominee – Gail Jenkinson

“I’m overwhelmed every day by her devotion and compassion towards the role.”

Those are just some of the words used to describe the work that Gail Jenkinson has been doing at the Bradwell Hall Group for the past 18 years.

Gail, 63, has been working in the care sector since 1978 and whilst at Bradwell Hall and Trentham House Care Homes she has worked in management before becoming a trainer. Gail delivers training to all new care staff.

Her nominator in the Inspiration in Education category of the Your Heroes Awards said: “She is an excellent educator. Her role is vital, teaching end-of-life care is one of the most important and hardest roles to take on, buy she is an inspiration.”

Looking after her own elderly mother, helping her husband with health difficulties and even recently having knee replacement surgery herself haven’t stopped Gail from her duties, which can be vital to ensuring the safety, dignity and wellbeing of residents and staff. Gail delivers training in a number of areas empowering staff to respond confidently and compassionately to challenging situations, which can reduce the risk of harm and promotes a positive care environment.

Gail said: “I’m amazed but honoured to be nominated. I’m just doing my job. I really enjoy my work, building relationships with staff and residents and helping to ensure that every resident receives high-quality, compassionate care.

“It gives me great job satisfaction knowing that the work I do helps to improve the environment here. Everyone deserves to be treated as you’d want to be treated, and we never lose sight just how dependent people can be on us, so it’s lovely to make a little bit of difference whenever we can.

“As a trainer, you’re not just teaching techniques — you’re hopefully shaping attitudes and promoting a safer, more supportive care environment where everyone feels valued and protected.”