Meet our local Oxford team

Peter Slough and Tim Rowland-Jones operate the largest multi branch franchise business within the Bluebird Care network, providing home care services across Southwest England, Oxfordshire and London.

Peter Slough - Managing Director / Owner

Peter’s first experience arranging care was filled with frustration and anxiety due to poor customer service and a lack of support. This inspired him to create a better way. Now, with over a decade of industry experience, he owns and manages three London-based Bluebird Care offices. Prior to embarking on his journey in care, Peter earned a law degree and worked for an NGO in New Delhi, advocating for policy changes to improve lives. This passion for transformative change is reflected in his leadership of Bluebird Care Oxford which is rated as a ‘Good’ service by the CQC. Peter’s mission is to empower clients to live well in the comfort of their home by creating the best in-home care and support. He prioritises delivering compassionate, professional care that he would trust for his own family, which is reflective in building his business largely through referrals and recommendations. With Bluebird franchise partner, Tim Rowland-Jones they now operate the largest multi branch franchise business within the Bluebird Care network, providing home care services across Southwest England, Oxfordshire and London.

Tim Rowland-Jones - Managing Director / Owner

Tim brings extensive business management experience to his role overseeing Bluebird Care Oxford. Before venturing into home care, he led a successful multi-channel retail business. However, his perspective changed when his grandfather’s dementia highlighted the urgent need for high-quality, compassionate care. This personal experience inspired him to open his first Bluebird Care office in Bath where they have provided a high-quality service for over a decade, achieving an ‘Outstanding’ CQC rating for the branch. Tim is dedicated to making a difference and ensures all carers receive advanced training, allowing them to specialise in areas such as dementia, post-op rehabilitation, Parkinson’s, and complex care. He is focused on matching clients with the right carers based on personality and expertise, ensuring a truly personalised service. His own father now benefits from live-in care, fuelling his on-going commitment to provide exceptional services to his local communities. With Bluebird franchise partner, Peter Slough they now operate the largest multi branch franchise business within the Bluebird Care network, providing home care services across Southwest England, Oxfordshire and London.

Meet our Care Management Team. Our goal is to help you or your loved one maintain independence, safety and comfort in the familiar surroundings of your own home, by providing the highest quality care and support.

Melony Fairchild - Operations Director

As Operations Director, Melony plays a vital role in leading and shaping the operations of five Bluebird Care territories, including Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, Kensington & Chelsea, Oxford, Richmond and Twickenham and Westminster and City of London. She is responsible for overseeing all operational functions across the multi franchise network, ensuring the smooth delivery of high-quality care services. With direct oversight of all Registered Managers (RMs), Melony ensures that every branch operates efficiently, consistently meeting both internal benchmarks and regulatory standards. In her capacity as the Nominated Individual for the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Melony is instrumental in upholding the highest standards of care and compliance. She works diligently to ensure that the organisation not only meets but exceeds the stringent requirements set by the CQC, safeguarding the well-being of customers and maintaining trust with families. Melony’s journey into the care sector began in 2004 after an accomplished career in the pharmaceutical industry. Prior to this she completed vital work for the Cardiff Drugs and Alcohol Unit. Her transition into care was a natural progression, fuelled by a passion for helping others.

Geri Hawes - Registered Manager

Geri is the Registered Manager for our Oxford office and brings a wealth of experience, leadership and passion to the role. She is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring the highest standards of care are consistently delivered and that every customer receives safe, effective and person-centred support. Geri works closely with both customers and their families, taking the time to understand individual needs and ensuring care and support plans are thoughtfully developed, regularly reviewed and truly reflective of each person. She is committed to maintaining open communication, achieving positive outcomes, and creating a supportive environment for both customers and the care team.

Joanne Smith - Deputy Manager

As Deputy Manager, Joanne is responsible for supporting the Registered Manager and the care teams to ensure a high quality and compliant service is to delivered to customers in the Oxford area. Responsible for leading the care team, Joanne is passionate about Bluebird Care’s ethos of providing person-centered care that promotes independence and positive outcomes for those we care for, whilst allowing them to stay in the comfort of their own homes. Joanne joined Bluebird Care over a decade ago as a Care Assistant, as the role offered her the flexibility to work part time whilst raising her small child. She very quickly found how rewarding it was to be able to support members of the local community and embarked on building her career in care. She then became a Support Supervisor, then becoming a Live-In Care Manager, before being promoted to Deputy Manager. Having completed a NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care Management, Joanne is dedicated to ensuring her skills and expertise continue to reflect best practice.

Nozipho Chokomo

Care Development Lead