Meet the Team
Families First are very fortunate to have a fantastic team around them.
Meet our friendly team!
Our team are always here to help you - get yourself familiar with the team and see what we are all about. We have a wealth of experience and friendly characters in our team and that'd love to help you on your journey.
Rachael Davies
Director / Registered Manager
Rachael has previously been a foster parent herself and grew up within a fostering family. Rachael is co-founder of Families First alongside Amanda.
Amanda Davies
Director/ Responsible Individual
Amanda was previously a foster parent for over 11 years. Amanda is co-founder of Families First alongside Rachael.
Louise Harkin
Team Manager
Louise has worked in the field of fostering for many years and has been part of Families First since the beginning. Louise brings a wealth of skills and experience to the team.
Sarah Dillon
Therapist / Psychotherapist
Families First are very fortunate to have the expert support and advice from consultant counsellor, psychotherapist and published author Sarah Dillon.
Amy Beresford
Team Manager
Amy has worked both in Safeguarding & Fostering and brings a wealth of knowledge to the team.
Gemma Jenkins
Senior Social Supervising worker
Gemma has been a qualified social worker since 2014 and has worked in child protection and fostering since this time.
Dana Murphy
Supervising Social Worker
Dana started with Families First as a student social worker in 2020. She qualified in 2021 and commenced her current role in April 2021.
Ellie Seymour
Supervising Social Worker
Ellie has been a qualified social worker since 2003 working predominantly in the fostering sector.
Sally Buckley
Business Support Administrator
Sally is an experienced administrator providing excellent support accross many essential functions within the agency.
Carolyn Gair
QA & Safeguarding manager
Carolyn is an experienced social worker and social work lecturer. She takes a lead in Safeguarding within the agency.
Joanne Whitehouse
Supervising Social Worker
Joanne is skilled and experienced social worker who is child centred and brings many skills to the team.
Amanda Lambert
Family Support Worker
Amanda provides support to foster parents and works directly with children and young people.
Alice Nuttall-Basham
Therapeutic Youth Worker
Alice provides therapeutic support and direct work to children and young people within the agency. Alice is trained in DDP & Trauma informed practice.