Jen has devoted her career so far to improving the life chances and outcomes for care experienced young people, children and their families and has held a variety of posts in both the third sector and local authority.

She has held roles as researcher and development worker working across the secure estate before undertaking her social work degree at Robert Gordon University through the Centre of Excellence for Looked after Children in Scotland (CELCIS). She worked as an Advocate and Regional Manager with Who Cares? Scotland for a number of years until deciding to work as a front line social worker within a children and families local authority area team.

Jen has previously held management posts in a variety of settings across local authorities areas. She is currently the Senior Manager for Children Services within East Renfrewshire HSCP.

Jen has a particular passion for relational based practice. She hopes to encourage and promote workers and teams that can dare to be different and tailor services that are strength and relationship based.