Employee of the Quarter

Every quarter, NEAS staff are asked to nominate a colleague who has gone above and beyond in the delivery of their duties to benefit the Society and the individuals that we support.

This quarter, the winner is Rebecca Welch, senior family worker in our Family Development team who has single-handedly run almost 1,000 parent and toddler groups across the North-East.

Rebecca supports families in many different ways, from navigating applications for an Education, Health and Care Plan to delivering messy play sessions.

She was nominated by Family Development manager Kerrie Highcock, who said:

“The feedback we have received from families has been exceptional.”

Comments have included families saying they feel “less judged”, “less isolated” and “better informed” on how to support their child thanks to Rebecca’s sessions.

“All families have rated this service five stars,” Kerrie adds. “One parent in particular used to come to three groups per week because she and her son loved it so much.

“The children Becca has supported have developed in so many ways, from learning a new word, trying a new food, to finding a new activity they love.”

Our free toddler groups are aimed at children pre, during or post diagnosis, and run in Washington, Billingham and North Tyneside.

They give parents and carers a safe place to spend time with others in the same situation, provide children with fun and engaging activities, and offer information and advice. You can find out more here.

Congratulations to Rebecca, who wins £50 in vouchers and automatic entry into the CEO Commendation prize in this year’s staff Star Awards. Our next Employee of the Quarter will be announced in the autumn edition of The Loop.