Venelle welcomes new Deputy Manager with clinical compassion, global perspective and leadership spark
Venelle, Surrey's premier luxury home care provider, is proud to welcome a new Deputy Manager whose career spans continents, disciplines and a deep devotion to care that is both clinically excellent and deeply personal.
Stephanie Blenkinsop joins the leadership team at a pivotal moment of growth and ambition for Venelle. A Registered Nurse by background, with an MBA and Masters in Global Project Management, she brings a rare blend of clinical precision and strategic finesse.
From her early days delivering care in high-pressure hospital environments in Australia and the UK – including Alfred Health in Melbourne – Stephanie has never lost sight of the human heartbeat behind healthcare. Her time in acute and trauma services laid the foundations for her calm, people-first approach to leadership – one that values both responsiveness and reflection.
But it’s her continued curiosity that has truly set her apart. Pursuing further academic study while honing her operational expertise, Stephanie has consistently looked for ways to deliver better care – not only safer, but smarter; not only effective, but enriching.
Most recently, she led the Live-In Service division at SweetTree Home Care Services, overseeing a team of more than 50 carers. There, she helped co-create an innovative, tech-enabled model of home care that prioritised continuity, flexibility and above all – client dignity.
Stephanie said: “Care should never feel transactional – it should feel like trust, like presence, like home. That’s what drew me to Venelle. It’s a place where care is crafted – not just delivered – and where every detail is designed around the life someone wants to lead. I’m excited to be part of a team that truly sees the person, not just the need.”
Stephanie’s appointment reflects Venelle’s growing vision: to reimagine what luxury home care can be in a county as diverse, dynamic and demanding as Surrey. With her global perspective and grounding in both frontline care and complex service delivery, she brings a leadership style that’s as intuitive as it is intentional.
Louise Blezzard, Founder and CEO of Venelle, said: “Stephanie embodies the balance we strive for – care that is clinically informed, emotionally intelligent and beautifully delivered. She brings a sense of grace and clarity to every challenge, and an ability to lead with both empathy and excellence. We’re thrilled to have her with us as we continue to grow.”
With Stephanie now in post, Venelle enters its next chapter with fresh energy and a renewed commitment to delivering care that inspires – care that is as tailored and dignified as the lives it supports.
For more information about Venelle and its services, visit www.venellelife.co.uk or email [email protected].