A CARE assistant at The Wingfield Care Home in Trowbridge has received a prestigious 10-Year Service Award for working with owners Barchester Healthcare.

Kidist Haile-Meskel started at Barchester in October 2007 and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.

Jane McFarlane, Employee Services Director at Barchester said: “I’m always pleased to hear stories about the long service of Barchester staff and am delighted Kidist Haile-Meskel has achieved this milestone. It is dedication like this that ensures our residents are provided with a happy place to live.”

Vivian Laurent, acting General Manager of The Wingfield Care Home, said: “We’re delighted to be celebrating 10 years of loyal service with Kidist Haile-Meskel. She has demonstrated her dedication and loyalty to this home and its residents year after year.”