Michael & Tania Hackett 

The Directors and owners of Bluebird Care Islington & Hackney are husband and wife Michael and Tania Hackett. Michael and Tania moved to Islington in 2006 having met at the University of Manchester, and three years later moved to Hackney. Members of both Michael and Tania’s family have received care in a range of settings, meaning they have

seen first-hand the importance of quality driven, person-centred care, which they are in turn passionate about delivering to their customers. 

Michael previously worked for the global recruitment business Michael Page where he specialised in placing people into a range of positions in the Health and Social Care sector. This experience of working in a “matching” industry means Michael understands the importance of selecting and placing the most appropriate Care Workers with the right customers. 

Tania is a qualified solicitor with eight years post-qualification experience in employment law, most recently at the retailer Marks and Spencer. Tania’s background in legal and compliance has made it possible for Bluebird Care to create a stable operating platform from which the team’s care specialists can provide high-quality care services to a range of customers in the boroughs of Islington & Hackney.

Michael and Tania are open, honest and friendly, so please feel free to contact them directly with any thoughts or questions about Bluebird Care, and how we might be able to support you and your family. 

Martina Zavadska

The Registered Care Manager for Bluebird Care Islington & Hackney is Martina Zavadska.

Martina joined us in 2021, bringing with her a wealth of experience in the home care sector.

Over the years, Martina has worked with customers requiring a wide range of support, across the full spectrum of client groups and care needs, meaning there is very little she hasn't experienced. Martina is passionate in the delivery of a care service that is tailored to each and every client we serve. Martina comments:

I am proud to say that our service delivers a unique and personalised offering to each of our clients.

As Registered Care Manager Martina has ultimate responsibility for the wellbeing of our customers and staff, in addition to the day to day running of operations at the Islington & Hackney office. She is always on hand to ensure a smoothly run service. 

Leasa Kafizas

The Recruitment & Training Manager for Bluebird Care Islington & Hackney is Leasa Kafizas.

As the Recruitment & Training Manager, Leasa is responsible for finding, training and continually up-skilling the care team at Bluebird Care Islington & Hackney. Leasa  started working in the care industry nearly 25 years ago. Having lived with  family members who needed care, it  was a natural career choice for Leasa.

I am passionate about using my experience and knowledge to support our staff team to develop professionally. ensuring we all provide the highest quality of person centered care.

Leasa is committed to ensuring that all members of our team are fully equipped to provide the best possible service, and firmly believes that everyone can learn more and grow both personally and professionally, no matter their experience. 

Bianca Fodor

Bianca Fodor is a Care Supervisor for Bluebird Care Islington & Hackney. 

Bianca first joined the Bluebird Care Islington & Hackney team as a care assistant, and was promoted to the role of Supervisor in 2021. 

Bianca's primary focus in her role is to:

Ensure every customer receives person-centred care; to a standard that I would expect for my own family.

Bianca meets with our new and existing customers, ensuring their care plans are reflective of all their needs, that any queries are resolved as quickly and effectively as possible, and to ensure customers always receive the highest possible standards of care. Bianca's time is mainly spent in Islington but can be seen spotted  in Hackney too from time to time. 

Amina Alkaff

Amina Alkaff is a Care Supervisor for Bluebird Care Islington & Hackney.

Amina initially joined the team as a Care Assistant but was quickly promoted into the office team. Her warm and approachable style means that she builds excellent relationships with both her colleagues and  her clients. Amina  has lived in Hackney for over 20 years and as such is very well connected in the local community. Amina comments: 

I love to meet our new and existing clients, support them to remain independent in their own homes and listen to them. Everyone I meet has an interesting story of their life.  It's one of my favourite parts of the job!

Shanaz Begum 

Shanaz is a Care Co-ordinator for Bluebird Care Islington & Hackney.

Shanaz joined Bluebird Care Islington & Hackney in 2022 from another care agency and is an experienced coordinator who uses her skills and experience to ensure our customers in Islington receive the care they need.

She is responsible for making sure our customers in Islington have the appropriate care assistants to ensure their needs are met at all times. Shanaz feels:

It can be a real challenge to make sure everybody is in the right place at the right time, but that's what keeps the job interesting!

Tessa Moilanen 

Tessa is a Care Co-ordinator for Bluebird Care Islington.

Tessa joined Bluebird Care Islington & Hackney in February 2017 and is responsible for making sure our customers in Hackney have the appropriate care assistants to ensure their needs are met at all times. Tessa will match care assistants’ skill sets with the needs of our customers to deliver the highest quality service.

Tessa particularly enjoys: 

working in partnership with our Care Assistants to make sure everyone receives the best possible service. Happy Care Assistants means Happy Clients!

Ann Flynn 

Ann Flynn is a Care Supervisor with Bluebird Care Islington & Hackney. 

Ann started her career with Bluebird Care Islington & Hackney as a care assistant, and joined the office team as Care Assistant Supervisor in 2021.

Ann supports, monitors and supervises all of the care staff in the field, ensuring they have the advice and training they need to deliver an excellent standard of care to our customers.

Ann is passionate in her support of the Care Assistants and recently received the following feedback from one of the team:

Ann has been a great support to me learning the role with Bluebird. She attended visits with me regularly in my first few weeks, making sure I  knew everything I needed to know about my clients.