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Fostering in Merseyside, Lancashire and Cheshire West
Thinking about fostering? Our Parallel Parents West branch is looking for compassionate individuals to join our family. We are currently welcoming new carers across Merseyside, Lancashire, and Cheshire West. If you’re ready to change a life in your local community, we’re here to support you. We would love to meet you! If you’d like to discuss fostering in more detail, head over to our Events Page to see when and where we are holding our next fostering information sessions. Come say hello and get all your questions answered.
Your social worker will be on hand 24/7 and live absolutely no more than an hour away from you. We make sure you have support as locally as possible! Get in touch now to start your journey.
Meet the team
Suzanne - Registered Manager of PP West
Hi, my name is Suzanne and I am the registered manager for PP West.
I have worked with children and young people for over 30 years, and I've worked for Care Today and Parallel Parents for 25 years. During my time here I've been given lots of opportunities to grow and develop, and have previously worked as a residential manager for Care Today.
As a supervising social worker I have had the most amazing opportunities to see children grow and develop and have loved being a part of carers' and children's journeys. Developing positive relationships and having an understanding of the children I work with allows me to be able to give insight and support to carers.
It has been a pleasure and an honour to be part of so many children's lives and I hope it continues for many more years to come!
Dave - Registered Manager of PP West
Hello, my name is Dave and I've been a Supervising Social Worker with Parallel Parents since 2016.
My role with Parallel Parents allows me to work with some amazing children, carers and birth children. It's a pleasure to be part of the journey, supporting from the assessment process, to approval and then through to fostering where together, we really can make a difference.
Emma - Lancashire - Supervising Social Worker
Emma is one of our Supervising Social Workers and Designated Sensory Needs Practitioner for Parallel Parents and Care Today. Emma has 14 years of lived experience with her own children who have sensory difficulties alongside ADHD and autism. Emma has also completed her Masters Degree in Children with Autism and is currently completing a PhD to explore behaviours and diagnosis. Emma has also recently been awarded a Sensory Needs Practitioner Award due to her experience and strengths in her role.
While Emma has already been supporting the organisation for some time, the support she has offered to so many families is so valuable that we have decided to build Emma her own hub to support all families, carers, Care Today staff and young people.
Jaki - Merseyside - Supervising Social Worker
Hi my name is Jaki and I've been a Supervising Social Worker with Parallel Parents since 2019.
Prior to my role at Parallel parents I was a residential care worker for care today for five years. (The sister company for Parallel parents). Here, I gained experience and knowledge around working with children and young people.
As a supervising social worker I support foster carers, birth children and children in care.
The role I provide allows me to work alongside some amazing young people and foster carers and it is so rewarding watching the young people grow and flourish. 🌼🌷🌸
My role enables me to provide support during the stages of initial enquiry, through the assessment process and then ongoing support for the fostering family.
I love my role in supporting families to have a better future.
Lee - Cheshire East - Supervising Social Worker
Hi, my name is Lee. I am currently working with PP West as a supervising social worker managing a small foster care caseload. In addition to being a social worker I am a registered manager of a 4 bedroom children's home in Bolton. I also deliver training across both Care Today and Parallel Parents in behaviour support and understanding behaviour and I am progressing to Level 3 in Counselling Skills with our Therapeutic Training Centre.
I believe the team at PP West are fantastic and it has been a pleasure to learn, grow and develop with them. More than that, the carers and families that I work with all provide me with a lot of inspiration. I am committed to helping the service grow so that we can support many more carers, children and families achieve positive outcomes!
Mark - Merseyside/Lancashire - Supervising Social Worker
Mark plays a vital role across our services, bringing a wealth of experience to both Parallel Parents and our sister company, Care Today. In addition to his role as a Supervising Social Worker, Mark oversees the management of two residential homes within our Residential Children's Service. This dual perspective allows him to understand the full spectrum of a child's journey through care. Mark is dedicated to ensuring a seamless transition and high standards of support for children, whether they are in a foster family or a residential setting, focusing always on stability and long-term wellbeing.
Rachel - Merseyside - Supervising Social Worker
Hi, my name is Rachel. I have recently joined PP West as a social worker in 2024. Prior to my role within Parallel Parents, I was in Care Today as a residential support worker, alongside my studies in University, where I did my placement with Local Authority children's services.
I was grateful for the opportunity to join PP west alongside the team and the managers, and meet the amazing and committed foster carers that are part of the company. I look forward to recruiting my own carers and supporting the children and young people as part of their journey with PP West.
Dan - Lancashire - Supervising Social Worker
Dan joined Parallel Parents in 2025, bringing a unique and powerful perspective to our team. Dan combines leadership and resilience with a deeply compassionate approach to social work. His professional journey includes serving as a Senior Social Worker for the Local Authority and working as an Independent Social Worker, where he specialized in trauma-informed practice and complex assessments.
What truly sets Dan apart is his firsthand experience; he spent over a decade as a foster carer himself. This personal history, combined with advanced training in therapeutic parenting (DDP Level 2) and "Skills to Foster" delivery, allows him to support our families with genuine empathy and practical insight. Dan is dedicated to empowering our carers and ensuring that every child in his care has a stable, nurturing environment in which to thrive
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Start a rewarding career in which you can make a real difference. We will fully train and prepare you to be a great foster parent and help give a less fortunate child a brighter future.
We give you all the support information you need to get started as a foster carer. If you have a question that hasn't been answered by our website, feel free to start a quick web chat with us, email us, or give us a call, and we'd be delighted to answer your query!
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