A CARE expert is celebrating after having been recognised for their hard work, compassion, and dedication in an important care award.

Maryann Cleaver, who works for a group of four Bluebird Care franchises in Essex, was chosen out of hundreds of nominees as the winner of the Live-in Care Award at this year’s annual Bluebird Care Awards.

The awards saw over 600 people bid for the top spot in each category.

Maryann is part of the team who supports people across the county, including in Maldon.

The team work to keep people safe and well in the comfort of their own homes, including those with specialist dementia and Live-in Care needs.

The Live-in Care Award is given to the person who has made the most remarkable impact through Live-in Care.

Maryann was named the winner thanks to her commitment to delivering a high-quality Live-in and 24-hour care service to the community.

Maryann has been a member of the Bluebird Care Essex team for more than five years after a long career in managing her own Montessori nurseries.

She celebrated the award with her teammates at a celebratory lunch in London.

Reflecting on her award win, Maryann said: “I am delighted to have been named the winner of the Live-in Care award, and really grateful to my team for nominating me.

“Teamwork is at the heart of everything we do at Bluebird Care, and so it’s lovely to know that you’ve got that support behind you.

“I’m looking forward to sharing the good news with our customers, who mean the world to me.”