TeamTalk- September Edition Issue 9 Issue 9 | страница 5

AH legends Remember to discuss any article with at your next team meeting Our Book of Legends continues to celebrate staff going above and beyond in their work, living our values and our culture. Your actions inspire us all. The Book of Legends is a permanent record of the amazing compliments you receive and the shining examples you set, especially in delighting our residents. Here are the latest entrants – well done, you’re both AH legends! Lesley Carroll, Financial Inclusion Officer, received a heart warming complement from a resident who was ‘close to tears of joy’ after her help. Lesley went ‘above and beyond’ to help the resident who’d been facing court proceedings for rent arrears. The resident’s now in a position where he’s clearing his debts and looking forward to the future. He said: “Lesley – well, she has been there for me so much, any time I text she is there – she goes through all my letters with me, and has helped me get back on track after such a bad time. Thank you so much Lesley!” The resident had recently undergone an ESA (Employment and Support Allowance) medical and was deemed fit for work. It meant he was having to live on just £45 per week. Tayla Mitchell, Area Support Administrator, added “The resident is absolutely over the moon with Lesley – she is absolutely brilliant and such an asset to AmicusHorizon.” But Lesley didn’t think he was fit for work and successfully challenged the ESA’s decision through a tribunal. The resident’s weekly income has now increased by over £60 weekly and he’s been awarded a backdated payment of £3,700. He’s now cleared his rent and council tax arrears and is looking to open up a bank account with Lesley’s help. Alan Greenfield, Customer Experience Officer, helped deliver customer delight after defusing a Twitter complaint. meeting with senior management. The resident had a number of issues which crossed over to different teams – she felt she wasn’t getting the answers she needed. But Alan remembered his Mary Gober training every complaint is gold as it offers the chance to provide a better service! So he took control and built up a strong rapport with the resident. She later tweeted that she was “One happy lady!” So she took to Twitter with some less than complimentary words and demanded a That’s what you call a turnaround! Do you have a colleague who deserves to be in the Book of Legends? Email [email protected] with your stories www.ahintranet.org.uk/teamtalk 5 Edition 64 - June 2015