Jenny Sutton, Fostering Service Manager for Midlands and North
Thursday 05 August 2021
Jenny oversees the smooth running of the region and service and manages the team. She regularly meets with the senior management team, our Clinicians, and Independent Reviewing Officers in the Midlands and North to ensure our foster carers are supported fully. Jenny also leads the team to provide the best outcomes for children and young people via effective communication and collaborative working.
How long have you worked for Five Rivers fostering service?
I have worked with Five Rivers since 2010. I began as a Supervising Social Worker and progressed by career into my Service Manager role, with the support and encouragement from the company.
What motivates you to get out of bed in the morning?
Besides coffee and letting the dogs out, knowing that our staff and carers actually make an impact upon young people and children’s lives they care for.
What do you love about your job?
I enjoy my role and working for Five Rivers mainly due to the people I work with, staff and foster carers. I like the fact that we do make a difference to children’s lives and this is visible to see within the service. We have a great team of staff and foster carers who all work really hard to achieve this.
Tell us something fun about yourself?
I am partial to completing a Lego set in my spare time. When I am not busy gardening, walking the dogs, cycling or going to the gym!