Urs Bielmann – CEO / Registered Manager Urs Bielmann is a founding Director of UK Fostering and has been working in the social work field for over 20 years. Urs is the Ofsted ‘Registered Manager’ and is based in the Head Office in Dartford. Urs Bielmann studied Social Pedagogy in Switzerland and managed a small…
Nicky Hudson – Regional Director – North East / Registered Manager for UK Fostering (NE) Nicky is a highly qualified and experienced social worker with a diverse background in child protection and management. With a career spanning over three decades, Nicky has continuously pursued professional development, earning an MA in Child Protection Studies and a…
Tim McArdle – Director of Recruitment and Family Finding Team Tim McArdle has accumulated over 20 years of experience working with children. While pursuing studies at the University, Tim began employment in the disability sector, providing support and coordinating services for children with disabilities. Transitioning into the fostering sector in 2002, Tim played a key…
Becky Norris – Regional Director Midlands Becky Norris has a wealth of experience working in Children and Families settings dating back to 2001. She worked in residential children’s homes, as a children’s advocate, contact supervisor and as a senior social work assistant before qualifying with a Diploma in Social Work in 2004. Since then she…
Udi Aymer – Regional Director North West Udi Aymer has worked in the field of social care for 17 years. Since qualifying with a BA Hons Degree in Social Work in 2004, Udi has accumulated a wealth of experience working with children and families in various areas of the field such as; youth justice, fostering…
Julie – Regional Director South East Julie introduces herself as someone who has accumulated a wealth of experience working with children. She began her journey as an advocate for children affected by parental divorce and separation, later transitioning into roles as a nursery manager and a foster carer for the local authority. With two children…
Yuko Bielmann – Head of Operations Yuko has been with UK Fostering from the onset and has contributed in so many ways to the success of the organisation as the backbone of the administration. She oversees the assessment process of new carers in relation to statutory checks, references and quality assurance of the administrative elements…
Richard Haridien – Assessment Manager Richard Haridien just joined UK Fostering in February 2023, and hails from South Africa. He, however, has previously spent time in the UK during 2002 to 2008. He has an honors’ degree in Social Work, as well as a qualification in management, with an impressive professional career spanning over 40…
Helenka Wolska – Assessment Manager Helenka Wolska introduces herself as she joins UK Fostering in the capacity of an Assessment Manager. With approximately 14 years of experience in fostering, Helenka’s professional journey began with training as a teacher. Throughout her career, she has held various roles including Regional Manager, Team Manager, Senior Practitioner, Independent Reviewing Officer,…
Sonia Sandiford – Assessment Manager My name is Sonia Sandiford, and I am the Assessment Manager for the Northwest Assessment Service at UK Fostering. I joined UK Fostering in April 2024 and continue to enjoy my role, which involves quality assuring assessments and supporting independent assessors through the panel process. Before joining UK Fostering, I…