Celebrating Success at the 2025 Social Care Leadership Awards

Right at Home Bridgend and the Vale of Glamorgan is proud to celebrate two remarkable achievements at this year’s Social Care Leadership Awards 2025. These awards recognise outstanding leadership, innovation, and dedication across the care sector, and we are thrilled to see two of our own receive such prestigious recognition.

Entrepreneur Leader of the Year – Joe Guishard owner of Right at Home Cardiff, Newport, Bridgend & the Vale Under the visionary and values-driven leadership of Joe Guishard, Right at Home has flourished as a model of excellence within the care sector. Joe’s unwavering commitment to ethical, person-centred care has not only transformed the organisation’s operations but also reshaped its workplace culture. Through strategic recruitment, comprehensive staff development, and a strong focus on wellbeing and community engagement, Joe has built a resilient and high-performing team that delivers exceptional standards of care. His forward-thinking approach has led to improved staff retention, satisfaction, and performance across all levels. Joe’s leadership continues to inspire innovation and compassion, ensuring that Right at Home remains synonymous with trust, quality, and excellence in care.

Lifetime Achievement Award (Home Care) – Annie Essiben Kelleher, Right at Home Bridgend and the Vale We are also delighted to celebrate Annie Essiben Kelleher, who has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award for her extraordinary contribution to home care. Annie embodies the very heart of compassionate, person-centred leadership. Throughout her career, Annie has demonstrated unwavering dedication to improving the lives of those she supports. Her approach combines deep empathy with a commitment to excellence, consistently driving innovation and raising standards within the sector. She is also a passionate mentor, nurturing future leaders and empowering her team to deliver care that truly makes a difference. Annie’s integrity, professionalism, and lifelong devotion to making meaningful, lasting change are reflected in the exceptional quality of service she provides and the strong relationships she has built within her community.

These achievements are not only a reflection of Joe and Annie’s personal dedication but also a testament to the culture of excellence that defines Right at Home Bridgend and the Vale. Their recognition highlights the power of compassionate leadership, teamwork, and the unwavering pursuit of quality care.

We are immensely proud of Joe and Annie and extend our heartfelt congratulations to them both for their well-deserved success.

Right at Home Bridgend and the Vale remains committed to upholding the highest standards of care — led by passionate professionals who continue to inspire and transform the lives of those we support.

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