Our Staff

Currently Synergy Fostering has two permanent Supervising Social Workers that are based at Cannon Street in the city of London. The Supervising Social Workers manage, supervise and support Foster Carers on their caseload, which is split up of South/East and West/North London. All our Social Workers have a Diploma in Social Work qualification and experience in fostering and or children & families teams.

In addition we are in support of developing the social work profession and as a result to date have provided three social work student placements. We work in partnership with Brunel University, who have selected these students. The plan is to have more students in September 2005. Our team is supported by a fulltime Administrator, and a part-time Panel Administrator.

Cristina Vieira - I have been working for Synergy Fostering as their Administrator for the past 2 years. I am usually the first person you would speak to when you call. My role is to carry out the day to day administrative tasks and support the team and Foster Carers. I am due to have my first baby in January 2006.

 

Louise Collins - I have worked with Synergy for 3 months as a Supervising Social Worker. I have previously worked in Child Protection. My role is to work with Foster Carers to ensure they meet the needs of any child placed with them. I feel that my role is important as I help to keep placements stable and ensure my Carers can deal with any problems quickly and easily. I also have two children of my own and looking after them enables me to better understand how difficult fostering can be. I was in Foster Care and I want to use my experiences to help Foster Carers.

Anita Coormiah - I am a Supervising Social Worker for Synergy Fostering. I have been in social work for 16 years and was previously working with young offenders and young people at risk. I enjoy seeing foster children happy and settled in their new homes. I like to think I have a good working relationshhip with my Carers and we deal with any issues together. I like travelling, cooking, and watching movies in my spare time.