A father of four from Cwmbran is in the running for an award for his work in keeping 14 care homes in tip top condition.

Gareth Vincent has been shortlisted in the Commitment to a Support Function category, sponsored by leading residential home resources supplier Care Home Life, at the Wales Care Awards.

The winners will be announced at the Wales Care Awards 2024 on October 18. 

Gareth, who has triplet daughters, aged 12, and a 17 year old son, has worked for two decades in facilities management, initially with housing associations and now in the social care sector.

His current role with the Caron Group involves dealing with maintenance requirements, resources allocation and safety protocols at 14 different care homes.

He said: “It definitely involves juggling a number of balls at the same time, but I love my job.

"Joining the care sector is the best move I made and it is hugely rewarding to know that the work you do has a positive impact on so many people’s lives."

He said the needs of the residents always come first, no matter what else is happening.

"It means that days can be unpredictable but I am naturally quite calm and don’t panic if I have to quickly rearrange an itinerary.

“Staying level headed is something I have had to learn as a dad to triplet daughters and a teenage son who is currently learning to drive. They definitely keep me on my toes!”

Gareth was nominated by Caron group managing director Raam Joshi who said: “Gareth upholds the highest standards of safety and ensures Caron Group care homes remain a secure and welcoming environment for all residents."

When not at work, Gareth, who lives in Llantarnam, Cwmbran, enjoys playing golf and spending time with his children.

Ontex Healthcare is the overall sponsor for the evening which will be hosted by radio and TV presenter Jason Mohammad.