A BOURNEMOUTH care assistant has been named finalist in a prestigious national award ceremony. 

Perpetua Obehioye Bryne-Jagboro has been recognised as one of the country’s top 10 care assistants at The Incredibles awards. 

More than 5,000 people were considered, but Perpetua stood out for her “unwavering commitment to improving the lives of her customers, offering not only professional care but compassion and kindness that have had a lasting impact on those she supports”. 

Maria Viorel, managing director of Caremark Bournemouth, who nominated Pep, said: “Perpetua exemplifies the very best of caregiving and we’re thrilled she’s made the finals of this award.  

“She not only provides exceptional care but does so with a warm smile, always showing genuine empathy for the customers.  

“From covering numerous shifts to renting a car at a moment's notice when her own breaks down and taking clients to the beach, Pep consistently goes above and beyond expectations to deliver outstanding care. 

“Always striving to improve, she also frequently seeks further training to develop skills and shares new ideas to enhance care, such as how to make customers feel involved in their routines, gain independence and feel valued.  

“When she’s on holiday, her customers are always asking where she is.” 

David Glover, chief executive of Caremark, added: “A huge congratulations to Perpetua and our other 2024 ‘Incredibles’ finalists – the nominees for this year’s award are nothing short of remarkable.  

“These are people who not only perform their jobs with excellence but do so with a deep sense of empathy and a genuine desire to improve the lives of others. 

“They represent the heart of Caremark and the broader care community. 

“I’m so proud of the outstanding care our team provides to customers across the UK each day. It’s a privilege to be honouring the achievements of our finalists with a dedicated awards event again this year.  

“We hope this recognition will show them how much we appreciate their compassion, encourage continued excellence within the care sector and inspire more ‘Incredible’ stories.”