Archives: Our Team

Administrator I have worked in Administration and Business Support for over 12 years for a retail company, and gained experience in all areas of Customer Service and Support. I have … Nicola Roberts

Marketing Officer I joined the Adopters for Adoption team in 2023 to work on the planning and implementation of marketing. I support the digital marketing strategy through social media posts … Christy Metler

Responsible Individual Hello, I’m Tracy and I have recently joined AfA as the Responsible Individual. I have worked in Social Care since 1986 starting in a Children and Families Child … Tracy Livesey

Agency Decision Maker As the former CEO of Adopters for Adoption, I successfully set up Adopters for Adoption in 2014= With over 40 years of working in social care, I … Sally Melbourne

Family Support Worker I joined Adopters for Adoption in 2017 and the Safer Stronger Families program, which is an evidence-based intervention that supports the parenting of children who have experienced … Kirsty Cooke

Team Manager – Adoption Support Services I originally joined Core Assets in 2014. Prior to joining AFA, I worked in the Parenting Team and also facilitated Gateway groups raising awareness … Sarah Sharwin

Business Support Officer I joined the Adopters for Adoption team in February 2018. My primary role is to undertake the reference checks for prospective adopters that are in the assessment … Lianne Butterworth

Business Support Officer I worked in Administration in a fostering environment for 12 years in a variety of roles including the placements team, area office administrator, Panel Coordinator and Fostering … Carol Schofield

Business Support Officer I am a Business Support Officer for Adopters for Adoption and I have over 10 years of experience within the Children’s Services Sector. I provide solid business … Katie Sprague

Principal Social Worker I joined Adopters for Adoption in 2018. I completed my MA in social work in 2005 and have since worked in both Local Authority and voluntary settings. … Jane Lees

Principle Social Worker I have worked with children and families in statutory and voluntary agencies for over 30 years, with a primary focus on adoption, fostering and kinship care. I … Karen Cottle

Principal Social Worker I qualified with a Diploma in Social Work and M.A in Social Work in 1995 and have worked with both adults and children. I have experience of … Heather Liveston