John Shiells, home manager, at Elm Bank Care Home, has worked at the facility for 10 years. Senior care assistant Kathryn Gaughan, care assistant Peter Gaughan, and kitchen assistant Adam Metcalf, have all also completed a decade service each. They have been presented with long service awards by Amanda Cunningham, operations director at care provider Marton Care Homes, which operates 14 care homes across the North of England. Amanda said: “It’s such a milestone for employees to reach 10 years’ service and more - they deserve a big thank you.” John said: “It’s lovely to be recognised for long service, particularly after such a difficult year for social care. We have more than 37 staff members at Elm Bank, and some have been with us for 15 years or more. We have a very dedicated and passionate team.”