RMBI Care Co. highly commended for recruitment, retention and recognition at the Great British Care Awards
5 March 2026
RMBI Care Co.’s Human Resources Team has received national recognition after being Highly Commended in the ‘Three R’s Award’ category at the Great British Care Awards. The national awards ceremony, which took place on 27 February at ICC, in Birmingham, paid tribute to individuals and organisations who have demonstrated outstanding excellence within their field of work in the care sector. Finalists attended after winning in their respective regional categories.
The Three R’s category recognises those who have embraced innovative approaches to recruitment, retention, and recognition. The judges were looking for strategies that attract top talent, celebrate workplace excellence, and ensure a highly motivated, skilled workforce.
One judge commented:
RMBI is a national provider employing 1,500 staff, with significant investment in values-based recruitment, clear career pathways, and sector-leading learning and development. Their culture champions kindness, wellbeing, and meaningful recognition, brought to life through authentic storytelling, structured induction, buddying programmes, OSKAR awards, and comprehensive benefits. Across 16 locations, staff feel connected, valued, and supported to thrive.
Louise Bateman, Group Human Resources Director, said:
This prestigious award recognises our collective work on recruitment, retention and reward, which is the depth and breadth of our team focus in Human Resources and Learning and Development. We’re delighted to receive national recognition for our leading and innovative approach to attract, retain and reward our employees for the important work they carry out each day.
RMBI Care Co. has also been recognised in the top 500 best companies to work for in the Financial Times ‘UK’s Best Employers 2026’ annual list, following an independent survey of around 20,000 employers. The charity was ranked 182, amongst more than five million limited companies registered in the UK (Gov.uk).
[Summary: RMBI Care Co.’s Human Resources Team receives national recognition after being Highly Commended in the ‘Three R’s Award’ category at the Great British Care Awards.]