A care home worker who rose to Internet fame earlier this year was celebrated at the recent Scottish Care Awards, which recognises the very best of those working in the care industry.

Ross Balmer, who works at Balhousie Care Group's Dalnaglar care home in Crieff, Perthshire, was runner-up in the Emerging Talent category at the awards held on Friday 16th November.

Joining Dalnaglar just over 18 months ago, Ross has found his vocation in the care sector and is currently working in a carer role while studying to become a nurse. Ross made national headlines earlier this year when a video taken of him jiving with an elderly resident to Elvis Presley was shared widely on the internet.

Claire Docherty, Head of Operations at Balhousie Care Group, said: "Everyone at Balhousie Care Group is immensely proud of Ross' achievement in the Scottish Care Awards. It is wonderful to see individuals at various stages in their career making a real difference to people across our care homes, from staff to our residents and their families, by providing the very best of care."

The glittering awards ceremony was hosted by Michelle McManus at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow on 16th November.

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