Kath was delighted to take up a permanent post with Scottish Adoption in 2018 after six years as a freelance therapist with the organisation. Kath’s background includes mental health and learning disabilities services with trauma and attachment as her primary focus. Kath is also a clinical supervisor and a freelance musician.

Polly has worked as a part-time Senior Practitioner at Scottish Adoption since 2015. She has worked in Children and Families statutory social work settings since 2006 in London and in Edinburgh. She is currently studying for a PhD at Edinburgh University in the field of adoption. She also sits as a Tribunal member for Additional Supports Needs Tribunals in Scotland and for Medical Practitioners Tribunals.

Naomi joined the Family Placement Team as a part time Senior Practitioner in 2015. She qualified as a social worker in 2002 and has previously worked in a range of settings within the voluntary sector, including children and families and independent assessment work. Naomi is also a practice teacher.

Trish has been a secretary at Scottish Adoption since September 2012. Prior to this her experience has included Scottish Government, MidLothian Council and the NHS. As well as being part of our reception team, Trish provides support to the Adoption Placement Team.

Morven joined SA in June 2019, as a Senior Practitioner in the family placement team.  Morven worked in various roles within Barnardos from 2003, qualifying as a social worker in 2007.  Morven is in the final stages of working towards an Msc Play Therapy via QMU.  She is also a practice educator.

Jette qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2000 and has 15 years of experience of working in CAMHS in Edinburgh as well as a couple of years of working in the voluntary sector with children affected by parental drug and alcohol misuse. Jette took up a permanent post with Scottish Adoption in 2018 after 3 years of being a freelance therapist with the organisation.

Gillian has been a senior practitioner at Scottish Adoption since August 2013.  She has been a qualified social worker since 2004 and has previous experience of working in local authority children and families practice teams.  Gillian is also a practice teacher.

Alex has been a senior practitioner at Scottish Adoption since June 2012 and works in the After Adoption Team. He has been a qualified social worker since 2009 and worked as a Local Authority specialist adoption worker prior to joining Scottish Adoption. He is also an adoptive parent and adopted 3 siblings in 1997.

Ciara has been a Senior Practitioner within the Family Placement Team since 2019. She qualified as a social worker in 2010 and has previously worked within a children and families team and fostering team.

Heather joined Scottish Adoption as Receptionist and brings with her a wealth of experience having worked in the Social Work Department, Criminal Justice and NHS Sexual Health for a period of years. Heather loves travel and her favourite sea is the Dead Sea in Jordan.

Amanda has been a Senior Practitioner at Scottish Adoption since September 2014. She has been a qualified Social Worker since 2008 and has previous experience of working in a Local Authority children and families practise team.