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Responsible Individual & Managing Director
My name is Jonathan and I’m the Managing Director and Responsible Individual for Lorimer Fostering. I set up the agency with my wife, Rachael, 20 years ago as we wanted to improve the lives of children in care. My background as a medical doctor, as well…
Fostering Advisor, Finance & Director
Hello, I’m Rachael and I’m one of the directors of Lorimer Fostering, alongside my husband, Jonathan. I love working with children and have been a teacher and nanny as well as a volunteer at special schools and with the Scottish Autistic Society. Helping vulnerable children alongside…
Recruitment & Operations Manager
I love working with a diverse group of people who are all working together to improve outcomes for children in care. I have so much respect for foster carers and what they do! I have an allotment where I grow everything from pumpkins to peas. I…
Youth Engagement Manager
I came into working in foster care as I have always had a career in the care sector starting off in nursing. I enjoy working directly with children as I am very child focused and have lots of energy, I always strive to put positive energy…
Approved Foster Carer
You have life experience, an understanding of the issues that surround vulnerable young people in the ‘looked after child’ arena, and a commitment to make a difference in their lives.
Fostering Business Support
I have worked at Lorimer for 18+ years, some would say that I am now part of the furniture! However, I have not stayed static in one role; I have been everything from Quality Assurance Officer to Office Manager, to Marketing & Business Development Manager and…
Fostering Business Support
I am passionate about Fostering and improving outcomes for children and young people. My foster carers have had the biggest impact on my life, providing me with stability, love and believing in me. Every child deserves this. And now I support prospective fosters carers through their…
Marketing Officer
I have loved working at Lorimer for the past five years and enjoy being part of a dedicated team that works hard to produce better outcomes for young people. My background is in marketing and in my role I get to work with lots of different…
Supervising Social Worker
My Name is Ann and I am a supervising social worker for Lorimer. In my spare time I enjoy reading and being involved in local community events. My background is in fostering and children’s services. I consider that supporting the caregivers of looked after young people…
Supervising Social Worker
My name is Katrina, and I am a Supervisor for Lorimer. I have been a qualified Social Worker since 2013, predominately working in Child Looked after and Fostering Teams. I love supporting foster carers to develop and enhance their skills, so that they can help…
Supervising Social Worker
My name is Kayleigh, and I am a Supervising Social Worker for Lorimer Fostering. My professional background is working in the substance misuse field with young people and adults. I am passionate about working with foster carers and children and making a difference to people’s lives! …
Supervising Social Worker
I’m Megan and I am a registered Social Worker and started my first social work role with Lorimer in September 2023. I have previously tutored English to Primary and Secondary schoolchildren and was a support worker for adults with learning disabilities whilst completing my social work…
Youth Engagement Worker
Hello, my name is Amy. I have recently joined the Lorimer team and aim to make a difference to the lives of children throughout the service. I have recently completed a degree in children, young people and their services which has helped me grow and improve…
Business Support Officer
Hi! I’m Jess and I recently joined Lorimer as a Business Support Officer. I completed my degree in Philosophy and Psychology and then went on to work as a children’s Residential Support Worker. I joined Lorimer because I am passionate about improving the lives of children…
