The Avelo Team

Meet the Avelo Care Team 

Shaun Parr

Owner & Managing Director

Shaun is responsible for the day to day operations and service delivery at Avelo Care to ensure we meet our regulatory requirements as well as maintain our status as the care provider and care employer of choice in East Kent. Shaun is the CQC Responsible Individual for Avelo Care Services

Shaun has over 15 years of experience in the care sector, in roles mainly focussing on quality assurance, compliance and operational management. Shaun has worked at Board level for some of the largest homecare providers in the UK and more recently has been supporting smaller organisations in consultancy and turnaround roles, achieving high levels of success in each of those appointments.

Shaun holds a Human Resources Degree as well as a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care.

"We have a hugely committed team at Avelo Care, who all thrive on supporting clients to live in the comfort and safety of their own homes. I love what Avelo stands for and the positive outcomes we achieve for so many local people on a daily basis"

Julie Parr

Owner & Director of Operations

Julie has over 30 years of experience in the home care sector and has held various senior management positions covering homecare, extra care and daycare services. Julie's vast knowledge and experience make her well-equipped to manage our care services and she is also the CQC Registered Manager for Avelo Care Services. 

She is very much the face of Avelo and provides a great deal of support to clients and their families as well as supporting our wider care team, very much a key role in our business. 

"I am very proud to be part of the Management team leading a caring and dedicated team of community carers supporting our clients. We have a “work with, not for” approach and include and encourage our clients to take an active part, however small, in everything we do"

Steph Burton

Commercial Director

Steph has over 19 years experience in the care sector. Following acquisitions of smaller care companies up to national level, her last role was for the UKs biggest Learning Disability provider supporting almost 5,000 service users in multiple care settings including Domiciliary, Residential, Supported Living and Clinical Care. 
A mixture of systems, finance and business design are a real passion for Steph, supporting the day to day running of the business behind the scenes.
 
“I am extremely proud to be a part of a family run business where the people are at the heart of everything the business does. Avelo are a provider who listen and genuinely care, who want to continually make a positive difference, and offer peace of mind to the families of our Clients. We want the care received by all of our Clients to be of the standard we would choose for our own loved ones .”

Steph holds a degree in Management Science & Business Administration.

Nikki Blake

Client Care Manager

Nikki has worked in the Care sector for 12 years, starting out escorting elderly clients to and from a Day Centre and progressing in her career to a Day Centre Manager. 

Before joining Avelo Care, Nikki managed 2 Day Centres, the first a secure Dementia Unit with up to 20 clients visiting daily, and the second a Social Day Centre that catered for 60 clients daily.  

Nikki holds an NVQ Level 5 in Leadership for Health & Social Care.

"I am proud to be a part of a team who make a difference for our clients on a daily basis. I enjoy meeting people and am happy to get the right care setup for each individual to meet their needs and preferences"

Katie Morgan

Senior Carer

Katie has worked in the health & social care sector for 5 years and joined Avelo in March 2019. 

As a senior carer, Katie supports the care management team with visiting clients and ensuring care and support needs are continually reviewed, updated and audited. 

“I enjoy making a difference and making people happy on a daily basis. I love that Avelo spend time with people and aren’t solely focussed on personal care, we also have companionship and accompanied outings that so many of our clients look forward to each week”. 
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