October Manager of the Month

Steve Todd, Home Manager at Trafalgar House in East Sussex, has been awarded Manager of the Month by the judging panel for October.

With no less than seven glowing nominations from his team, Steve was the clear winner of our Manager of the Month award this October. They wrote sincere accounts of his commitment to his role and excellent people management skills, felt by people supported at the home and team members alike.

One person wrote: “Steve is a fantastic manager. Over the years he has shown consistency, commitment and progress.” Another said: “Stephen brings so much quality and so many ideas towards providing the finest person-centred support.”

Described also as ‘an exceptional and dedicated manager’, Steve manages by showing trust and commitment to everyone around him, also putting maximum effort into everything he does. He is praised for his support in helping team members set goals and achieve them, giving them a clear career path. His proactive, hands-on approach is also commended, helping people to overcome challenges both at work and outside it.

Best life experiences

Always leading by example and ready to help, Steve attains high standards whether he’s supporting a team member or providing support on the floor to people who live at Trafalgar House. He is dedicated to providing the best life experiences for people who live at the home and promotes their independence. Two people mentioned how Steve goes ‘above and beyond’ for his home and consistently demonstrates his genuine care for the wellbeing of people supported and team members in his charge.

On receiving the award, Steve said: “It is a privilege to work with such a fantastic team to support an awesome group of people.”