Meet the team

My career in the care industry began back in 2021 where i started my journey as a care assistant within domiciliary care. I continued to work and progress within community care as a Support Worker. Very quickly caring for the elderly and vulnerable became a huge passion and an extremely rewarding career. I was then promoted to Senior Support Worker in a Mental Health unit.

In May 2022 I decided I wanted to further my career into the Palliative care sector but soon after in June 2022 my physical health had declined. This meant I now had to make the difficult decisions in no longer providing care to the elderly and vulnerable but to put the needs of my health first. I was given an opportunity to become the HR & Compliance officer and in turn be able to support the staff within the organisation. Due to changes within the organisation I was then given an opportunity by Melvyn Plum with Bluebird Care to become their HR & Compliance Manager.

Since being in the role of HR & Compliance I have found a hidden passion with learning and understanding everything related to HR & Compliance. I am excited to further my career with Bluebird Care and one day gain my Level 5 CIPD to further enhance my chosen career path.

I started my career in Care just over 18 years ago as a Care Assistant in a residential home; I was introduced to Care when I had my first baby, and was looking for a flexible role that could make a difference but also fit around my new family life. Members of my family already worked in Care, so I knew that it was something I wanted to try.

20 years later and I love the difference that you can make to people's live in the community. I am thankful for the qualifications and knowledge I have gained over the past 18 years' in different care settings, and I'm pleased to be able to pass on that knowledge and support our Care team to be the best they can be for our customers in the community.

I have two children of my own, and my youngest is so proud of what we do and the difference that we make, that she hopes to grow up one day to be a Care Assistant herself. I love how much the Care team and my own career has inspired her, and I hope to inspire more people to get involved in the Care industry; there really is nothing quite like the feeling you get when you're helping someone, and knowing because of you they can remain independent in their own home in the community. 

With my current role, I support the Care team to continue reaching and exceeding the high standards of Care we provide at Bluebird Care. I create meaningful and educational training content to inform and support the Care team's understanding of their roles, and equip them with the tools they need to be prepared for any situation that they could face in the community.

Football has always held a special place in my heart. I am an unwavering supporter of Manchester United, proudly wearing their colours and living and breathing each match. But my connection to the beautiful game runs deeper than that. I am an active participant, and on every Saturday, you'll find me on the field, donning the Kings Park Rangers jersey. Football isn't just a hobby; it's a passion that fuels my spirit and provides me with a sense of purpose.

In 2020, I embarked on a career in the care sector, assuming the role of a finance manager. Over the course of three years, I've taken on the responsibility of managing the financial aspects of the industry, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently to support the care of those in need. My journey began with a small, family-centred care company, where I gained invaluable experience and developed a deep understanding of the financial intricacies involved in providing quality care.

I started with Bluebird Care in January 2023 this marked a significant turning point in my career when I joined Bluebird Care, a distinguished care organization renowned for its commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Here, my expertise in finance has found a new purpose as I contribute to the financial stability of the organization, enabling it to continue making a positive impact on the lives of its clients.

Gracie has joined us in 2023 to assist our Braintree team. She has previously worked for another Bluebird Care franchise, so we are sure she will hit the ground running and continue to maintain the high standards Bluebird care sets itself.

I qualified as a Psychiatric Nurse over 20 years ago and have a range of experience working within the NHS in various psychiatric Care Settings including secure units in hospitals. Prior to joining Bluebird Care, I worked as a Community Psychiatric Nurse as part of the NHS team.

I transferred to the private Sector and joined Bluebird Care in April 2019. As part of my current role, I help new customers learn more about Bluebird Care and the type of Care and support we can provide for their mental health needs, and support the Supervisors in building a bespoke Care Plan to match the customers’ needs, lifestyle and ultimately help them remain independent within their own home. As part of this, I provide bespoke training to staff to educate them on mental health needs as well as to structure support for staff to help build their internal resilience and understand how to improve their own mental wellbeing.

I am the resident office dog at Bluebird Care Colchester, Tendring, Braintree & Uttlesford. I regularly pop by to see how everyone is, and make sure their bins are nice and clean. I love back scratches and being made a fuss of when I come to see what the team are busy doing at their desks.

You can usually find me catching some rays by the window and having a snooze when I'm not on duty checking out the bins, or helping the team with their jobs. My favourite thing to do is rest my chin on our coordinators arm whilst she's working