Blossom Home Care Harlow & Epping

Olivia is the Director and Registered Manager of Blossom Home Care Harlow and Epping. She has worked within the NHS as a Midwife for over a decade and is passionate about the transformative effect of good care. Throughout her career she has been guided by the principle that truly getting to know a person is just as important as understanding their physical needs.

Patrick is the Director of Blossom Home Care Harlow and Epping. Alongside his wife and Co-director Olivia he shares a commitment to delivering the highest quality of care to people living in Essex and Hertfordshire. Patrick has had over a decade's experience in delivering individualised financial planning for private clients and is passionate about the value of a person-centred approach.

Victoria is highly experienced and dedicated Manager with over 25 years of expertise in the healthcare sector, managing and leading care teams to deliver exceptional care to vulnerable individuals across a range of services, including residential, domiciliary, and nursing care. She is skilled in developing care plans, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting the well-being and dignity of service users.

Vanessa is an experienced carer who has worked in care roles since her late teens. She has long-term lived experience as a voluntary carer for a family member. Prior to joining Blossom Home Care she specialised in providing care for those on the end-of-life pathway at Princess Alexandra Hospital. Vanessa is passionate about learning fresh skills and meeting new people and enjoys spending her spare time out and about, walking her dog and meeting friends.

Katie has had over 20 years of experience in customer-facing roles, including hospitality, childcare, retail and hairdressing. She is an excellent communicator and maintains a calm and organised approach throughout her work.

She has combined her professional career with a long-term commitment as a volunteer at Re-engage, a charity which provides vital, life-enhancing social connections for older people. Her lived experience as a carer for a family friend has given her unique insight and empathy, which she brings to her role at Blossom.

Charlotte is a skilled, flexible and warm individual who has worked in social care for the past seven years across a range of domiciliary settings. She has experience in delivering all aspects of personal care, including medication management, moving and handling, the care of adults living with dementia and those who have experienced strokes. She has previously worked as a 111 operator, which has left her with a robust understanding of the wider healthcare system.

Lily has worked as a senior carer and team lead across a range of Domiciliary and Residential care settings. She has a strong background in administering specialised care and individualised care to clients living with Autism, Learning Disabilities, Complex Needs, and Dementia. Her particular strengths lie in her ability to develop a strong rapport with clients and families to foster trust and liaise closely with external professionals such as paramedics, GPs and adult social care to ensure seamless care.