Outstanding Contribution to the Community Award
Posted on 12th February 2025 at 16:13
Bosun Care were a finalist for the Outstanding Contribution to the Community award for the South West Business Awards.
Yusuf Abubaker is an extraordinary individual whose dedication deserves to be celebrated. He has worked within the care sector for over 14 years, starting as a care worker and working his way up through hard work, passion and unfailing dedication. He is now the owner of Bosun Care Ltd which employs around 80 staff, most of which are from the very communities they serve.
Throughout his 14 years, Yusuf saw the worst of the care sector and his inspiration for setting up Bosun Care Ltd came from wanting to provide the best care possible for those who needed it the most. Yusuf sees his business as a way of life, not a 9 - 5 job, an ethos he fully embeds within Bosun Care.
He can often be found at his Client’s properties at all times of the day and night fixing something or doing something that makes their lives easier e.g. Yusuf knew that one of his Service Users was fretting about not being able to get outside so at 11pm one evening, Yusuf drove to the property and installed a ramp.
He visits all of his Service users at Christmas to ensure they all have a Christmas tree and decorations and makes sure that both they and the staff working on Christmas day all get a Christmas dinner.
His commitment to the business, the services it provides, and his team is exceptional and he always has individuals' best interests at heart, whether they be Clients, their families or his staff.
He has recently expanded his Supported Living business by adding a Live-in Care division to Bosun Care. Recognising her strengths, he has empowered his new Care Manager to run and develop this part of the business on his behalf, providing her with the potential to develop and grow both personally and professionally. His leadership and mentorship allow her to flourish and bring new ideas, strengths and ways of working to the business. He, his Care Manager and the wider team plan to grow this service to meet the needs of others within his community that struggle with being on their own.
Yusuf’s can-do attitude and zest for progression and development inspire all who come into contact with him. He makes people want to be the best versions of themselves that they can be. He is a sounding board for others within his profession and never fails to provide help and guidance where he can. Yusuf embodies the true spirit of community service and I wholeheartedly recommend him and Bosun Care for this award.This content will only be shown when viewing the full post.
James Phipps, Chairman of Excalibur Group and renowned Entrepreneur was part of the judging panel and said:
"Judging this year’s awards was tough. Every entry was of a very high standard and each one was unique which made the decision harder. I’m very proud of the quality of businesses that we have in this region and these awards give them the true recognition that they deserve".
Alec Jones-hall, Director of South West Business and Community Awards said:
"We are proud and excited to be celebrating outstanding achievement across the region and rewarding those who are making a huge impact throughout the South West. It is also a time for the business community to come together, not only to celebrate the accomplishments of those shortlisted and the deserving winners of each category, but also to mark the fact that we all continue to play a vital role in the success of our region and that its future achievements will be built on the foundations we lay today".
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