Welcome to Bluebird Care Careers in North Tyneside & North Northumberland

Join the Bluebird Care team and help make a real difference to someone's life with an incredibly rewarding career in care.

Join Bluebird Care

They say ‘home is where the heart is’ and we at Bluebird Care keep our customers safe and cared for in theirs.​

More people than ever are choosing to receive care at home, but what makes them choose Bluebird Care?

Our staff members are the face of our company and it’s our care teams that enable our customers to stay in the comfort of their own homes. Our teams provide vital care and support as well as building and growing relationships, bringing smiles to the faces of our customers, laughing, sharing experiences, listening to stories and sometimes wiping away tears.

Being a part of our dedicated Bluebird Care team is immensely rewarding, but it also demands commitment and professionalism. Working with some of the most vulnerable members of society can give enormous satisfaction to the right person. It offers the opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives; a vocation rather than just a job.

We are looking for people who are passionate about great care. If you share our commitment to provide the best home care services, get in touch with us today.

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North Tyneside & North Northumberland

Suite 5, S V Rutter Business Centre 126 Great Lime Road West Moor Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 6RU

0191 5009751
About us

At Bluebird Care we believe that care matters and we are committed to providing the highest quality home care so that our customers can remain in their own homes.

We work alongside families and individuals to tailor our services to help our customers stay in control of their own care for as long as they are able to. Delivering the very best homecare is our passion, and we strive to achieve this every day.

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Meet our team of care professionals

Brian Kenny
Care Manager

Brian is a seasoned operations executive known for his goal-oriented approach and adept leadership skills. With a robust background spanning various sectors, he has demonstrated expertise in management, staff development, and strategic planning.

His career journey showcases a diverse range of roles, from his early days as a British Army Sergeant to his current position as registered care manager at Bluebird Care North Tyneside & North Northumberland. 

Prior to his current role, Brian served as the National Manager for Headway UK, where he managed a team providing support to brain injury survivors across northern England and Scotland. He also held key leadership positions in healthcare management, notably as the Registered Manager for Routes Healthcare North-East, where he oversaw the transition of the branch into a profitable entity with an outstanding reputation.

Brian's extensive experience also includes significant contributions to training and education, particularly through his tenure as the Head of Programmes at Development Training NE Ltd. Here, he led the delivery of Prince’s Trust and Work-Skills qualifications, impacting the lives of young people across the North East.

Throughout his career, Brian has honed his skills in conflict resolution, safeguarding, and substance misuse, underscoring his commitment to professional development. His dedication to excellence, coupled with his ability to inspire and cultivate working relationships, has been a hallmark of his success in various roles.

Overall, Brian's career trajectory reflects a steadfast commitment to leadership, innovation, and community impact, making him a valuable asset to Bluebird Care North Tyneside & North Northumberland. 

Julie McLellan
Director

Bluebird Care North Tyneside is led by Julie McLellan. Julie started delivering homecare in North Tyneside to help support customers in the area to receive homecare and support while remaining in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes. Delivering the highest quality of homecare and support is Julie’s absolute goal and the team would be delighted to hear from anyone who is seeking homecare for themselves or for a loved one, or would simply like to talk to someone about the services we provide.

"Being the owner of Bluebird Care North Tyneside & North Northumberland brings me so much joy. My aim is always to use my extensive experience in delivering high quality customer care in order to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction."

"I am passionate about providing the best quality care and ensuring that the care delivered meets all the needs of the customer and their families."

Angus McLellan
Director

Prior to setting up Bluebird Care, Angus spent 25 years working in the NHS and in private practice. His clinical background and senior management experience has mainly been in the delivery of care services to older people living in the community. This experience helps him support the Bluebird Care Team to navigate the complex pathways of health and social care services. Angus has dedicated his working life to improving care services and always strives to ensure that the best care is given all of the time.

Since setting up Bluebird Care in 2013 with his wife Julie; they have both worked to develop an excellent customer focused service to clients in North Tyneside and North Northumberland. Angus is extremely proud to be part of the Bluebird Care family.

Michelle Dodds
Operations Manager

  • Worked in Social Care for over 20 years.
  • Registered Manager for 8 years.
  • Experience working with people with Learning Disability, Mental health, Autism.
  • Michelle commenced with Bluebird January 2022. "I am settling in well to my new position and learning something new every day. Everyone been so welcoming. We have an exciting future together and I look forward to meeting you all."

Janette Sherrington
Care Coordinator

Hi, I’m Janette and I have worked at Bluebird Care as the Co-ordinator since August 2021.

I have worked in care for over 30 years and have worked in all care sectors, children and young people, learning disabilities, mental health and the elderly.

This has given me a vast knowledge of care which I use in my role every day to provide the best person centred care for all our customers.

I have a NVQ level 3 in health and Social Care children and young people and a diploma level 3 in Health and Social Care.

I am passionate about my role. I thrive on getting the correct care for everyone and ensuring we provide the highest quality care to all our customers.

I love working with Bluebird Care, the directors, management,  office staff and care staff. We all help each other and truly are a great team.

Diane Sutherland
Accounts Administrator

"I have worked at Bluebird Care as the Accounts Administrator since July 2018 whilst working towards my Association of Accounting Technicians qualification.  My role involves the invoicing, paying suppliers, calculating wages, ordering PPE and office stationary and other office duties."

"Prior to joining the Bluebird Care Team I spent time working in Customer Service and I feel that this has also stood me in good stead for my role here, where providing the best service to our clients is of the utmost importance to us all.  I take great enjoyment and job satisfaction in my role knowing that we are providing an excellent service to our clients enabling them to stay in their own homes and providing peace of mind to their families."