A hostess at The Wingfield Care Home in Trowbridge has followed in her mother’s footsteps to gain a 10 -year long service award.

Petya Genova-Kartselska has worked for Barchester Healthcare for ten years, after starting with Barchester in October 2014.

She has worked over the years with the home’s 83 residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met.

She follows in the footsteps of her mum Galya Guncheva, the home’s memory lane community manager, who last year received a 20-year long service award from Barchester.

Petya Genova-Kartselska with her 10-year long service award and a bouquet of flowers.Petya Genova-Kartselska with her 10-year long service award and a bouquet of flowers. (Image: Barchester Healthcare)

Adele Keenan, Barchester’s employee services director, said: “I’m always pleased to hear stories about the long service of Barchester staff and am delighted Petya has achieved this milestone.

"It is dedication like this that ensures our residents are provided with a happy place to live.”

Ansitha Sasi, The Wingfield’s general manager, said: “We’re delighted to be celebrating 10 years of loyal service with Petya.

“She has demonstrated her dedication and loyalty to this home and its residents year after year. I speak for all of us here at The Wingfield when I say that I’m looking forward to many more years of working with Petya.”