Beacon Fostering: Meet the team!
At Beacon Fostering, we have a real family ethos as we strive for our foster carers to feel as though they are part of the Beacon Fostering family. Therefore, we believe it is important to introduce you all to the team of skilled professionals that we have working at Beacon Fostering…
Director – Muhammad Haneef
Muhammad has worked as a social worker, senior social worker, and manager for 30 years in both the public and commercial sectors. Muhammad’s involvement with our parent company, Sunbeam Fostering has given him substantial expertise and industry understanding. Muhammad serves as Beacon Fostering’s agency decision-maker and provides assistance with strategy, development, and finances
Director – Karamjit Dhull
Karamjit is a member of the Board for Beacon Fostering and has worked in social work for more than 30 years.
Karamjit’s work with Sunbeam Fostering has given him significant knowledge and expertise in the area. Karamjit helps Beacon with its development, HR, and strategy. Karamjit is a Beacon Fostering agency decision maker.
Director – Naseem Ahmed
In addition to working as a practitioner, Naseem has thirty years of expertise in management, quality assurance, and service development in the public and private sectors of social work.
For Beacon Fostering, Naseem offers insightful commentary and guidance on our operations. Since Sunbeam Fostering’s founding, Naseem has been actively associated with the organization. Additionally, he makes agency decisions for Beacon Fostering.
Interim Registered Manager – Priankar Ghosh
Priankar has been qualified for more than ten years and has a wealth of social work expertise. Having held senior positions within Sunbeam Fostering, such as Team Manager, he has expanded his practical experience. He has practical experience, firsthand knowledge of safeguarding, and experience working with children and youth.
Interim Responsible Individual – Shariq Ansari
Having worked directly in the fostering industry for more than 20 years, Shariq is a highly skilled professional in financial and fostering. With his degree in Economics, postgraduate Business Studies, and management program from Oxford Brookes, Shariq possesses the necessary intellectual and managerial abilities. Shariq serves as Beacon Fostering’s interim responsible individual. Shariq will assist with the growth, development, and financial administration of the organisation.
Fostering Consultant – Simon Williams
Simon has been fostering for more than 15 years. His recent consulting work with fostering agencies and his ten years as the CEO and Director of Business Development at Sunbeam Fostering have given him a wealth of industry knowledge. Simon provides assistance with IT, marketing, finance, and strategy.
Quality Assurance Partner – Helen Daly
Helen Daly first qualified as a social worker in 2000, she started her career with Southampton Child Protection Enquiry Team and thereafter worked for Barnet referral and assessment team.
Helen is passionate about the rights of children and young people and has eight years of experience in frontline social work, where she developed her practice in child development extensively. Helen holds diplomas in cognitive and behavioral therapy, systemic practitioners, and level 5 management and leadership.
Panel Chair – John Terry
John is a licensed social worker who has worked in child and public protection, social inclusion, and safeguarding for more than 30 years. He has extensive expertise in multi-agency/partnership work in safeguarding and fostering, strategic planning, and service management. Additionally, he has expertise in quality assurance, auditing, and evaluating child protection, as well as safeguarding training. As Beacon Fostering’s panel chair, John will be in charge of the panel delivery’s best practices.
Recruitment Support Officer – Jack Gill
Jack oversees Beacon Fostering’s recruitment, using media and marketing materials to recruit foster carers across the North West.
If you are interested in fostering with Beacon Fostering – request a call back from a member of our recruitment team here