Dawn Budgen’s 25 years of continuous service at Dorset House care home in Poole, has been recognised by the owners Care South.

She started her career as a packing assistant and cleaner before becoming a housekeeper.

Dawn said: “I thoroughly enjoy working at Dorset House and everything about it, from the fantastic team to the residents in our care. My job is to ensure that all rooms are kept to the highest standard for residents, and I also enjoy working a few evening shifts in the dining room. It is wonderful interacting and getting to know residents in our care on a more personal level. It’s such a rewarding job, I wouldn’t change it for the world.”

Simon Bird, chief executive at Care South, who presented Dawn with a bouquet of flowers and a card said: “We are delighted to celebrate Dawn’s 25 years of wonderful service. Residents’ rooms are such a personal aspect of care home life and Dawn and the team do a fantastic job of ensuring residents’ rooms are clean, homely and comfortable. Thank you for all your hard work and service, Dawn.”