Tag: Swansea.

(English) Caring dad is as good as gold

Mae’n ddrwg gen i, mae’r cofnod hwn dim ond ar gael mewn English.

A caring dad of two who coaches an under 10 football team in his spare time has netted “gold” at the social care Oscars for his full-time job.

Phillip Stapley is project manager of a supported housing scheme in Swansea, where he is responsible for all aspects of the daily running of the house and the safeguarding of “adults at risk” who live there.

The 40-year-old worked previously as a massage therapist and sold the business before he started working in social care.

Phillip was presented with the gold Leadership and Management in Supported Living Award at the Wales Care Awards at City Hall in Cardiff. (rhagor…)

(English) Ex-triathlon competitor wins gold in care awards final

Mae’n ddrwg gen i, mae’r cofnod hwn dim ond ar gael mewn English.

A former triathlon competitor who became a care worker just 12 months ago has proven himself a national inspiration after scooping gold in the care industry ‘Oscars’.

James Colburn, who gave up his job as a chef to become a full-time care worker, is one of the youngest members of staff at Three Cliffs Care Home in Penmaen, Swansea.

But the 20-year-old care assistant has proven that age is no barrier when it comes to high-quality care and dedication after winning the top gong in the Wales Care Awards 2016. (rhagor…)