Ahlam – Supervising Social Worker Hi, my name is Ahlam. I am a Supervising Social Worker with UK Fostering based in the South-East office. I qualified as a Social Worker in 2017 from Jamia Millia Islamia, India. Since then, I’ve worked in a variety of settings with children, adolescents, young people, women, and families. These…
Ashley – Senior Social Worker Hi, my name is Ashley I qualified as a social worker in 2010 and for the last 10 years have worked within the fostering and adoption service for a large local authority in the North. Prior to qualifying I spent several years as a volunteer play worker supporting children with…
Caroline – Senior Practitioner My name is Caroline, I started working at UK Fostering in September 2024 as a Senior Practitioner. Before for this I have worked in a local Authority fostering team doing assessments, training and support, with a specialism in Kinship Foster Care. Prior to this I worked for 3 years in child…
Charlotte – Senior Practitioner Charlotte graduated from Sheffield Hallam University as a Social Worker in 2013 and had previously always worked within health and social care settings with children and adults, including; Safeguarding in a specialist school for children with learning disabilities transitioning to adulthood, elderly residential homes and Children’s Residential Homes. Charlotte joined the…
Cheryl – Fostering Manager Hi, my name is Cheryl. I completed my master’s degree in social work at the University of Birmingham in 2014. I have worked in a variety of social work teams including fostering and adoption and initial assessment, both in the private sector and local authority. Prior to qualifying I obtained a…
Hi, I am Gaynor I came into Social Work later in my life. After completing an access to higher education course and a degree in Cultural Studies, I took the plunge and completed my Social Work Degree. While completing my access course I was diagnosed with dyslexia. This was a huge event in my professional…
Hannah – Senior Social Worker Hi I’m Hannah! I am new to UK Fostering and am looking forward to meeting all the new families I will be working with. I qualified with an MA in Social Work in 2010 and have worked extensively with children and families in and across Greater Manchester from all walks…
Hannah – Youth Support Worker Hi I’m Hannah I have recently joined UK Fostering as a Youth Support Worker; I am excited to work with the children and their foster carers and to provide them with any help or support they may need. I am passionate about helping and supporting young people and guiding them…
Halima – Supervising Social Worker My name is Halima; I graduated as a social worker in 2013. The last 12 years I have worked within the adults community team, where I have gained many transferable skills. I like supporting people to make positive changes in their lives. I am looking forward to being part of…
Javeria – Youth Support Worker Hi, my name is Javeria, and I’ve recently joined the UK Fostering Midlands team in November 2023 as a support worker. I graduated in July 2023 at Coventry University, and I was studying childhood youth and education studies. Whilst I was studying at college and university, I completed placement at…