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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…
Placements Manager
I’ve worked at Lorimer for 20 years; it has been said that if you were to cut me in half, I have Lorimer written through me. I enjoy being part of a team, working with our lovely foster carers and young people. I’m the only ‘scouser’…
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…
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.
Registered Manager (Designate)
I joined Lorimer Fostering in September 2022. I am the Registered Manager (Designate) and part of the management team and predominantly have oversight of auditing and quality assurance. I have various child care and management qualifications including a BA Hons First Class Degree in Social Work…
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…
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
I joined Lorimer in 2021 as a supervising social worker, and thoroughly enjoy my role working with foster carers and young people. Before joining Lorimer, I worked for a number of Local Authorities in the North West of England. I am passionate about making children’s lives…
Fostering Administrator
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 Administrator
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 Assistant
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…
