Meet the Team

With over 17 years of dedicated experience in the health and social care industry, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside local authorities, case managers, ICBs, and CCGs to support individuals and families with complex care needs.

My journey in care is deeply personal. As a parent of a child who has experienced a brain injury, I’ve seen first hand the challenges and emotions that come with navigating complex care. I understand how deeply it impacts not only the individual but the entire family. This lived experience fuels my passion for ensuring that families receive compassionate, high-quality, and truly person-centred support.

Throughout my career, my focus has always been on delivering exceptional, individualised care that enhances quality of life and empowers both clients and their families. I believe that every person deserves care that recognises their unique needs and aspirations.

As a Chartered Member of the CIPD, I’m also committed to creating supportive, positive work environments. When care professionals feel valued, respected, and empowered, they deliver the best possible outcomes for those they support, something I’ve seen time and again in practice.

Esme Blake Care Services is far more than a business to me; it’s a reflection of my values, my experience, and my heartfelt commitment to making a difference. Every decision we make and every service we provide is shaped by compassion, integrity, and a deep understanding of what families truly need. Together with our dedicated team, we strive to deliver care that goes beyond expectations - care that changes lives.

With ten years’ experience in Health and Social Care, my career spans a wide range of roles within the sector, giving me a strong, practical understanding of the industry. From providing hands-on care to vulnerable children and adults, to managing recruitment processes and supporting teams at every stage of their employment journey. Alongside my practical experience, I hold a diploma in Human Resources, which underpins my structured and compliant approach to HR and payroll management.

My background allows me to combine empathy with professionalism, balancing the human side of HR with accuracy, efficiency, and a strong focus on compliance. I take pride in delivering reliable HR and payroll support that meets the needs of both staff and the wider organisation. I am passionate about encouraging positive, fair, and well-managed workplaces, ensuring both employees and the organisation can thrive. 

My goal at Esme Blake is to ensure that all staff feel empowered within their roles, listened to and supported, so that in turn, every employee is enabled to continue providing excellent care to our clients and their families.

As a Children’s Nurse with more than nine years of experience supporting children with complex needs and their families, my clinical background spans a range of settings, including palliative and respite care. Throughout my career, my focus has remained on delivering compassionate, high-quality care and helping families make the most of every day.

As Clinical Services Manager, I lead and oversee clinical services at Esme Blake, working closely with families and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective, and personalised care packages are delivered within the home. I am committed to maintaining the highest clinical standards, supporting and developing our nursing teams, and ensuring every child receives care tailored to their individual needs.

Supporting children to thrive, helping families feel confident and reassured, and empowering our teams to deliver exceptional care are at the heart of everything I do. It is a privilege to play a role in making a positive difference for the families we support.

 With eight years of experience as a Registered Nurse, I have worked across a range of clinical settings, including stroke care, acute medicine and respiratory care. Throughout my career, I have developed extensive experience caring for individuals with complex and changing healthcare needs, while always maintaining a strong focus on safe, compassionate and person-centred care.

Alongside my clinical roles, I have also worked as a Practice Educator, supporting nurses and other healthcare professionals to develop their clinical knowledge, skills and confidence in practice. This experience developed my passion for education and professional development and reinforced my belief that well-supported, knowledgeable and confident staff are fundamental to delivering high-quality care.

I graduated with a BSc (Hons) degree and am currently undertaking a Master’s degree in Healthcare Management. Continuing to develop both clinically and professionally is extremely important to me, and I have a particular interest in clinical leadership, education and continually improving the quality of care we provide.

In my role as Branch Nurse at Esme Blake Care Services, I work closely with clients, families and our care teams to ensure that care is safe, effective and tailored to each individual. I also support our teams through clinical training, competency assessments and ongoing education, helping staff to feel confident and supported in their roles.

For me, nursing is about much more than clinical skills. It is about building trusting relationships, listening to what matters to individuals and their families, and ensuring they feel heard, reassured and involved in their care. I am proud to bring my clinical and educational experience to Esme Blake and to be part of a team committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care that makes a meaningful difference.

Before joining Esme Blake, I worked as a carer in nursing homes, supporting residents with their daily needs and providing compassionate, person-centred care. This experience sparked my passion for helping others and led me to begin a career in the ambulance service, where I spent over five years in a variety of roles.

During my time in the ambulance service, I qualified as an Emergency Care Assistant and also took on leadership responsibilities as a Team Leader at my station. Working in emergency care helped me develop strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills while supporting people through some of the most challenging moments of their lives.

What I valued most about my career in healthcare was the sense of purpose it gave me. Every day was an opportunity to make a positive difference, whether by providing care, offering reassurance, or simply bringing a smile to someone's face. Knowing that I had helped make someone's day a little easier gave me a genuine sense of achievement and fulfilment.

At Esme Blake, my goal is to bring that same level of care, compassion, and dedication to the families and staff I support. I am committed to giving my very best every day, ensuring that people feel valued, listened to, and supported. Building positive relationships and creating an environment where both families and staff feel confident and cared for is something I am passionate about, and I take great pride in making a meaningful difference wherever I can.