Meet Our Team at Bluebird Care East Staffs & South Derbyshire

At Bluebird Care East Staffs & South Derbyshire, our team is at the heart of everything we do. Each member is carefully selected for their passion, dedication, and expertise in delivering exceptional home care. We believe that great care starts with great people, and our team is committed to providing personalized support tailored to the individual needs of our customers. From our care assistants to our office staff, every team member plays a vital role in ensuring the wellbeing, comfort, and happiness of those we care for.

Rick Parekh - Director

Bluebird Care East Staffs & South Derbyshire is led by Rick Parekh. Rick joined the Bluebird Care team in January 2016 with a view to offer outstanding quality care to their customers. Rick’s fundamental role is to ensure the continued development and growth of Bluebird Care whilst ensuring great customer satisfaction. His previous experiences include working at board level within in the food manufacturing industry where attention to detail is paramount. He hopes the acquired skills and resources will lead to the goal of becoming the leading provider of domiciliary care in the Staffordshire area.

Victoria Jones - Registered Care Manager

Vicki began her career with the care sector in 2007 as a Domiciliary Care Worker. During this time she has accomplished her NVQ Level 2 & Level 3 in Health & Social Care aswell as a Level 4 PTTLS qualification which has provided her with necessary teaching skills, allowing her to deliver a variety of training sessions. In February 2012 Vicki accepted a Care Supervisors position with Bluebird Care and in May 2012 she underwent her fit persons interview with the Care Quality Commission and became the Registered Care Manager.

Louise Hawksworth - Care Coordinator

Louise has worked in the care sector since 2015 and has experience in both domiciliary and a residential care setting. She joined Bluebird Care in 2018 as a care assistant and was quickly promoted to Field Care Supervisor. Due to unforeseen circumstances Louise left Bluebird Care, however to our delight she returned to the role of Care Coordinator in January 2020 to pursue her passion in care.

Laura Daniels - Field & Live in Care Supervisor

Laura became part of our Bluebird Care Team in August 2022 and has over 15 years of experience working in health care. Laura is a very positive, happy, smiley person, striving to make a difference and enjoys problem solving. She has built a career within the care sector having previously worked as a Care Assistant, Senior Care Assistant, Care Coordinator, and Deputy Care Manager, and has now taken on the role of Field & Live in Care Supervisor with us. Laura has also completed her Level 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care and would now like to attain a Level 5 in order to further her knowledge and skills.

At Bluebird Care East Staffs & South Derbyshire, our team is at the heart of everything we do. Each member is carefully selected for their passion, dedication, and expertise in delivering exceptional home care. We believe that great care starts with great people, and our team is committed to providing personalized support tailored to the individual needs of our customers. From our care assistants to our office staff, every team member plays a vital role in ensuring the wellbeing, comfort, and happiness of those we care for.

Rachel Banford - Field Care Supervisor

Rachel joined Bluebird Care in 2020 as a Care Assistant and progressed to become a Care Mentor in 2022. During her time at Bluebird Care, Rachel has completed her Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care and is currently working towards her Level 3 qualification. In January 2024, Rachel was promoted to the role of Field Care Supervisor. Her main duties include supporting and mentoring both new and existing staff members. Rachel expanded her expertise by completing the Train the Trainer program, allowing her to provide training in Medication and Manual Handling as well as conducting competency assessments on staff in the field, to ensure customers receive consistently high standards of care.

Evette Jones - Field Care Supervisor

Evette began her career as a Care Assistant with Bluebird Care in 2020. This was her first job within the care sector, and she instantly loved it! In 2022, Evette’s efforts did not go unnoticed as her Manager nominated her for the Staffordshire Dignity in Care Awards. Thrilled by this recognition, Evette was named a finalist and was highly commended for her exceptional service. Over time, Evette has undertaken various training to develop her knowledge and skills, allowing her to progress to the role of Care Mentor, and in 2024 Evette was promoted to the role of Field Care Supervisor, which involves meeting new customers and completing their initial care assessments.

Nicolle Taylor - Field Care Supervisor

Nicolle began working in care back in 2014 during that time she worked as a Care Assistant providing hands of care to individuals living within their own homes. Nicolle thoroughly enjoyed this role and says: "each day I would go home knowing I had done something rewarding and worthwhile." Due to commitments at home Nicolle took a break from care and went into hospitality where she gained a number of transferable skills.

Kathryn Heath - Office Administrator

With no prior care experience, Kath joined Bluebird Care in 2013 as an Office Administrator. Her role involves a multitude of activities ranging from supporting the team with quality compliance to recruitment. Due to her skill set Kath has become the go-to-person in our office.