West Oxfordshire
Meet our team
Welcome to the team at Bluebird Care in West Oxfordshire. We are a group of care professionals dedicated to making a difference to the lives of those we care for - each and every day.
Our team
Management Team
With a wealth of experience in delivering high quality care - meet our owners, directors and manager.
With a wealth of experience in delivering high quality care - meet our owners, directors and manager.
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 West Oxfordshire 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 West Oxfordshire. 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, P
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.
Michelle Field - Registered Manager
Prior to starting a career in care, Michelle worked in the retail sector. During this time, her grandfather was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and went into a residential care home. She observed a struggling service and poor practices, which inspired her to want to make a difference and do something more worthwhile. Michelle started at Bluebird Care in 2014 as a part time Care Assistant. In the last decade she has been focused on developing her career, working in a variety of roles to gain experience, whilst completing her Level 5 NVQ in Health and Social Care Management, to now becoming the Registered Manager for Oxford. As the Registered Manager of Bluebird Care Oxford, Michelle is responsible for managing, developing and supporting the branches exceptional care team, whilst ensuring high standards of service, quality and compliance. Her customers are at the heart of everything she inspires her team to achieve, and Michelle is committed to providing the best home care service throughout Oxford.
Wednesday Watson - Recruitment Manager
Wednesday is responsible for creating and delivering the recruitment strategy at Bluebird Care’s multi -franchise business, covering branches in the Southwest, Oxford, Surrey and London. With a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a Masters in HR Management, Wednesday has worked in healthcare recruitment since leaving university, having been inspired to join the care sector through a passion for helping others and giving something back to society. Wednesday joined Bluebird Care in 2020 as HR and Recruitment Officer, working her way up to secure the Group role in 2024. The focus of the Group’s recruitment strategy is to hire not just for experience, but to ensure all new team members are aligned to its core values. She is passionate about creating a friendly and welcoming experience for all those who join the company and supporting them through training and the initial weeks in their role.
Aparna Rithul - Recruitment Administrator
Aparna is the Recruitment Administrator for the Westminster & City of London, Kensington & Chelsea, and Oxford franchise businesses. She is responsible for managing the carer recruitment process, ensuring carers recruited into the team are skilled, compassionate professionals who are dedicated to making a real difference to our customer’s lives. With a Masters in Finance, Aparna is working towards a Level 5 CIPD qualification to further enhance her strong background in HR, recruitment, and finance. Prior to joining Bluebird Care, Aparna worked as a carer in a care home, a supported living facility and for other home care providers. She was drawn to develop a career in recruitment from a passion to support vulnerable adults in communities, by connecting them with a dedicated carer who can enhance their quality of life.
Rebecca Senter - Care Co-Ordinator
Rebecca started her journey in care following a period of caring for her grandfather (Grampy) until he passed away in 2017. The experience inspired her to want to provide the same care, dedication and support to other people and their families. She joined Bluebird Care in 2018 as a Care Assistant, and then focused on developing her skills and knowledge by completing the NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. Gaining necessary hands-on experience, she then moved into a Support Supervisor role, then to Care Training Manager, and finally became Care Co-Ordinator for Oxford in June 2024. As Care Co-Ordinator Rebecca is responsible for ensuring all packages of care are effectively set up by matching the best carers to our customers’ unique needs. She then ensures that everything runs smoothly from managing rotas to ensuring customers, their families and our care teams are well-supported.
