A FORMER Newport potter turned housekeeping manager who prides himself on his five-star hotel standards has won a care award.

Wayne Skinner, who is in charge of housekeeping at both Capel Grange Nursing Home in Newport and Penylan House, Cardiff, embarked on a career in care two years ago when his elderly grandmother, Beatrice Greenaway, lost her battle with dementia.

The 42-year-old, who had spent 16 years as a hospitality manager in luxurious five star hotels in Cardiff, wanted to deliver the best possible living environment for older people like his grandmother, who were living in nursing homes.

His efforts have now been recognised across Wales after he won a bronze award in the Commitment to Quality in Housekeeping category in the Wales Care Awards 2016, run by Care Forum Wales.

The award, sponsored by A Baldwins & Co, is one of a series of categories in the national awards which acknowledge the hard work and exceptional performances of those in the care sector.

Mr Skinner said he was delighted to have received the award and that he is proud of both his jobs.

“I’m very proud of where I work and what everyone has achieved in the company. I have a great team of domestic carers who work very hard,” he said.

“I love my job and I love giving back and making a difference.”

Mr Skinner is in charge of all aspects of hospitality, including infection control and events management, for 32 men and women across the two sites, owned by Linc Cymru Housing Association.

In nominating Wayne for the award, Abigail Katsande, senior nursing home manager, said: “Wayne always gives 100 per cent of his effort to ensure the home and individual rooms are truly like ‘show homes’.”