Zoe is a qualified social worker, registered with social work England. She has a longstanding career working with Local Authority social services.

Zoe has in excess of 10 years’ experience working within a multi-disciplinary setting based on the child in care and care leavers team. During this time Zoe has worked across a number of roles including Family Support Worker and Personal Advisor. Zoe also practiced as a senior Social Worker on a child in care and care leavers team.

Zoe has an in-depth knowledge of key pieces of legislation in respect of children’s welfare and safeguarding, The assessment framework, working together to safeguard children and care planning regulations. ​ Zoe has a 1st class BA (Hons) in Social Work, a NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (children and young people) and a NVQ Level 4 in Learning, Development, and Support Services for children, young people and those who care for them.

Furthermore, Zoe has a holistic understanding of child development, the problematic situations experienced by young people and their families, and a wealth of experience in relation to family dynamics and the impact this can have.

Zoe is passionate about working with children, their families and professionals to develop effective services to avoid children entering the care system.