Visiting Angels Oxford is proud to be part of an award winning home care Oxford network. Our national company recently won the Best Employee Benefits Package at the prestigious Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards. The ceremony took place at Grosvenor House in London on 20th March. Moreover, this recognition reflects the values we bring to every home in Oxford and across Oxfordshire.
Visiting Angels Sets the Standard for Carer Support
The Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards celebrate businesses that go above and beyond for their employees. In addition, they honour innovative initiatives and policies that create genuine positive change for UK workers.
Dan Archer, UK CEO of Visiting Angels, explains what drove this achievement:
“When we launched Visiting Angels, we made a point of addressing the elephant in the room,” said Dan Archer, UK CEO of Visiting Angels UK. “The challenges in adult social care recruitment and retention are well documented – 132,000 empty positions and a tidal wave of demand have led to worsening staff shortages. But we believed we could do something about that. Better pay, proper contracts – not zero hours – meaningful benefits, ongoing support and a true people-first culture. That’s what we’ve built, and it’s making a real difference.”
Recognised Alongside the UK’s Biggest Employers
Visiting Angels stood out among nominees that included Sky, GSK, and Unilever. The judges praised the company’s commitment to its caregivers. In particular, they highlighted above-average pay, mental health support, clear career progression, and paid drive time. These initiatives resulted in reduced staff turnover and a more engaged workforce. Consequently, the company now holds an impressive 91% staff retention rate, compared to the national average of 70.7%*.
Dan added:
“In a sector facing the challenges that social care does, it’s remarkable to see a home care business gain this kind of recognition,” added Dan. “We’re working hard to make the role of a caregiver more attractive and to bring new talent into the sector. It’s more than a little overwhelming to see those efforts rewarded in this way for our team.”
What This Means for Award Winning Home Care Oxford
At Visiting Angels Oxford, this achievement confirms what we already believe — exceptional care starts with exceptional carers. Furthermore, our Oxford team shares the same people-first values that earned this national recognition. We invest in our carers so they can invest fully in the people they support. As a result, our clients receive care that is consistent, compassionate, and genuinely personal.
Dan and the entire Visiting Angels team feel honoured that the Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards recognised their efforts. Indeed, this milestone drives our Oxford team to keep raising the standard of home care across Oxfordshire. Together, we are committed to putting employee health, wellbeing, and dignity first — because that is what truly matters.
To find out more about our home care services, visit our Oxford home care page or call us on 01865 410 791.
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