Gary joined the business in 2002 and subsequently gained financial qualifications with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and an MBA with Bradford University. He is responsible for financial viability of the business, management and development of the properties, future business development and the management and high level implementation of the quality management systems.

Helen acquired Yorklea Nursing Home in 1987 marking the beginning of Olea Care Group.
Helen is committed to providing quality care for all service users and ensuring that the care and environment provided meets our serviceuser’s expectations, company objectives and philosophy of care. She is primarily involved in direct provision of care, ensuring quality is maintained and expectations are met.

Laura has worked within the organisation for 20 years and is now general manager for Fernlea. She is responsible for the management, provision and monitoring of the service provided at Fernlea and supports the management, provision and monitoring of administration activities outside the direct provision of care using her years of experience as the group’s Business Manager. In 2006 she gained the Registered Managers NVQ Level 4 in Leadership and Management.

Diane has worked for the company since 1994. Through the company’s development she trained and worked as a chef for 12 years. Due to a medical condition she was retrained as an office administrator and is currently working toward a certificate in accountancy. Under the supervision of our business manager, she is responsible for trade payables and co-ordinates purchasing across the group.

Daniella is third generation of the Claffey family and is responsible for the financial activities of the group. She has worked for Olea Care Group since gaining her Degree in Management which she gained in 2017.
Daniella achieved a Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Managerial Level in 2022 and is currently working towards her Chartered Management Accountants qualification.

Nicola became a part of the Olea Care Team in 2018 and became our Human Resources manager in 2022. Nicola has extensive experience in working on strategies to create a more effective team by improving service, team work and training initiatives. She achieved her Level 5 Human Resources qualification in 2021 and is currently working towards her Level 7.

Louise is third generation of the Claffey family and is responsible for all marketing and communication activities across the group. She has worked within the business since gaining her 1st Class Honours degree in Business Management in 2019. Louise achieved a Distinction level Graduate Diploma in Law in 2021 and is currently working towards a Chartered Management Institute Level 7 in Strategic Management and Leadership.