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We care. We empower.
We never give up. This is us.

Everyone at CANW is focussed on our mission to inspire young people’s lives and change their futures through the support we give and the values we hold.

At CANW we have an experienced and caring fostering team who provide excellent support for all our potential and current foster carers. We aim to support you so that you can focus on supporting your foster child or children. We build friendships so you can help rebuild lives.

Foster Care Team

Naomi Hollinshead

Chief Operating Officer

I love working for CANW because of our commitment to our children, families, and vulnerable adults. Our values of ‘never giving up’ empowering and caring. It is a privilege to be part of a truly passionate workforce.

Ian Charnock

Registered Manager

I am honoured to lead a team dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families. Every day, I am driven by a deep sense of purpose and responsibility to ensure that every child in our care receives the love, support, and stability they deserve.

Jan B

Compliance, Quality Assurance & Fostering Development Manager

I started out at CANW as a social work student - way back in 2002/2003, and had always considered that one day I would come back to CANW. I feel passionate about the values we hold at CANW, and I enjoy working alongside our foster carers, seeing the positive difference they make each day. The team is fantastic, and I enjoy the different challenges and experiences that my role brings, working in the fostering team.

Zoe Harwood

Supervising Social Worker

I work for CANW because it is a charity with values close to my heart. After working across various Local Authority teams for several years, I was ready to try something different. I value a creative approach to working and after years as a front line child protection worker, I love the professional working relationships I am now able to build up with the foster carers I supervise.

Hannah Walmsley

Supervising Social Worker

I work for CANW because I have gratitude for all foster carers and admire how they come together changing the lives of children and provide them with a brighter future.

Suzie Shearer

Supervising Social Worker

I am passionate about building trusting relationships with carers and children and supporting their growth and achievements. I take pride in my practice and my approach to those I support. I’m excited to be a part of CANW and see the organisation grow.

Lucy Singleton

Senior Practitioner

I work for CANW because I am passionate, dedicated, caring and I am excited for the new challenges and achievements ahead. I became a social worker to be the voice for those who don’t feel heard.

Emma Venn

Fostering Development

I work for CANW because I'm passionate about children's voices not only being heard but really listened to and acted upon!

Business Support Team

Anne Ainsworth

Panel & Training Administrator

After working in banking and corporate environments all my working life I wanted a change; working for CANW and seeing the positive work undertaken with children and families is inspiring every day.

Andi Newborough

Senior Business Support Officer

CANW isn't just an organisation, it's a family which is why I feel at home here.

Holly Shorrock

Placements & Recruitment Officer

I feel incredibly passionate working within the fostering sector as it provides me with the opportunity to assist in the process of finding safe and loving homes for vulnerable children. I believe every child deserves this right and I am happy to be part of an organisation such as CANW whose values match my own.

Change a life.
Be a lifeline.

Want to know more?

Call us on 0800 634 5300.

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Key contacts

Tel: 0800 634 5300
Email: placements@canw.org.uk

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