Our Team and the work that we do

Gretel is registered with Social Work England (SWE) and holds a Practice Educator Level 1 Award. She is trained in supervising AIM (Assessment Intervention and Moving on) assessments of young people displaying harmful sexual behaviour, and she is trained and licenced to undertake CUBAS parenting assessments.  Since qualifying, Gretel has worked as a social worker in Local Authority Child in Need, Looked After Children and Children and Families Social Work teams. Gretel has also worked as a Specialist Social Worker for children diagnosed with cancer at University College Hospital London, as a Supervising Social Worker for an Independent Fostering Agency, as a Practice Development Officer for a Local Authority and as an Independent Social Worker. Prior to joining Majestic, Gretel worked as a Children and Families Team Manager for a Local Authority for three and a half years, where she supervised social workers, newly qualified social workers completing their ASYE and students. Gretel has experience of managing cases in public and private law, and of supervising children and family assessments, parenting assessments, AIMS assessments, S47 enquiries, SGO assessments, connected carers and viability assessments, and ‘together or apart’ assessments, as well as cases under child in need and child protection.  Gretel promotes a continuous learning culture in relation to practice development, safeguarding and best assessment practice.

Throughout her time at Majestic, Amy has developed an excellent understanding of residential parenting assessments and the procedures surrounding such a service. Amy is a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England and has experience of over 25 years working with children and their families. Along with her social work diploma Amy holds a BSc (Hons) Inter professional health and social care and a BSc (Hons) in Early childhood studies and Behavioural studies. Prior to working for Majestic Family Services Amy worked for Kent County Council as a senior practitioner establishing a good understanding of family assessments in court proceedings. Since working with Majestic Family Services Amy has undertaken further training with Women’s Aid in respect of domestic abuse and is trained in the use of the Parenting Assessment Manual (PAMS). She is also trained in CUBAS dynamic parenting assessment model. Amy has a wealth of experience and knowledge of the parenting assessment framework undertaken at Majestic Family Services.

The Co-Deputy Manager at The Laurels is Serena Bartram. Serena has been in post at Majestic for over ten years. Serena has worked in the childcare sector for over twenty years. Serena has an NVQ Level 3 in Care of Children and Young People, NVQ Level 4 in Care and NVQ Level 4 for Managers in Residential childcare, (Registered Managers Award). Serena also has a Diploma in Therapeutic Childcare and Education and holds an A1 Award Level 3 in Assessing Candidates.

Hayley Long, Deputy Manager of The Elms has over 15 years’ experience working in the social care sector. These positions have included working as a social work assistant for a private fostering agency and working in the local hospital in the special care baby unit as a neonatal nursery nurse working primarily with babies born addicted to substance and their families. Prior to coming to work for Majestic Hayley set up and managed a local Supervised Contact Centre and gained the accreditation from the relevant awarding bodies. Hayley has extensive experience in multi-agency working and has a NVQ Level 3 in Early Childhood Studies.

Lisa has worked with children and families for over twenty years. Prior to commencing her role at Majestic, Lisa worked on a Special Care Baby Unit for over fourteen years. Lisa was also the Professional Lead for breastfeeding and babies with Cleft lip/ palates. More recently Lisa worked as a School Nurse managing a case load of families with school aged children. Health promotion was at the forefront of Lisa’s practice whilst in this position. Lisa has expanded her knowledge over the years and has successfully completed a wide range of study. Lisa joined Majestic in 2018 as the Family Nurse for the service. Lisa provides both residents and staff with relevant and current health advice based on information taken from reputable sources such as the NHS and NICE. Lisa ensures that all aspects related to health in the home run as smoothly as possible and she is on hand to offer guidance whenever it is needed.

Emma Bounds is the Co- Deputy Manager, and Senior Lead Assessing Social Worker at The Laurels.  Emma has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a Master’s Degree in Advanced Relationship Based Social Work. Prior to working at Majestic, Emma worked for the Local Authority in an assessment team and has experience completing Child and Family Assessments, working in Child Protection and Child in Need, and both private and public proceedings. Emma is trained and licensed to use the CUBAS parenting assessment model.