Woodlands House Management
Meet Jamie
Meet Jamie
Meet Jamie
House Manager
Jamie serves as Registered Manager at Woodlands House, bringing professionalism, leadership, and a deeply compassionate approach to supporting young people. With experience across adult care, secure settings, and residential childcare, he’s skilled at helping individuals find stability, grow in confidence, and feel genuinely
House Manager
Jamie serves as Registered Manager at Woodlands House, bringing professionalism, leadership, and a deeply compassionate approach to supporting young people. With experience across adult care, secure settings, and residential childcare, he’s skilled at helping individuals find stability, grow in confidence, and feel genuinely supported in environments shaped by trust and understanding.
Qualifications & Experience
- HNC in Social Care
- SVQ Level 4 in Social Services (Children & Young People)
- Child Protection (YCARE)
- Experience in complex needs & challenging behaviour
- Experience in secure units
- Residential Care Managerial experience
Jamie is passionate about creating safe, supportive, and empowering spaces where young people can thrive. He believes in leading with integrity, calmness, and kindness — helping young people to achieve growth, resilience, and reach their full potential. Alongside his professional career, Jamie served as an army reservist, an experience that strengthened his skills for the role. In his time outside work, he values family, fitness, and contributing to community and charity efforts.
Meet Vahri
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Meet Jamie
House Senior
Vahri brings a rich blend of experience in both youth work and business leadership to her role as House Senior at Woodlands House. Originally trained as a Change & Events Manager within government, she followed her passion to work with young people—especially those with additional support needs and trauma backgrounds—and retra
House Senior
Vahri brings a rich blend of experience in both youth work and business leadership to her role as House Senior at Woodlands House. Originally trained as a Change & Events Manager within government, she followed her passion to work with young people—especially those with additional support needs and trauma backgrounds—and retrained as a Primary Teacher. Before joining us full‑time, Vahri taught pupils with severe and complex additional needs and also worked as a casual member of staff in residential care. It was this hands‑on experience that led to her transition into residential childcare.
Qualifications & Experience
- BA (Hons) in Entertainment & Events Management
- PGDE: Primary Teaching
- ASN Practitioner
- Trauma‑Informed Trainer
- Child Protection (YCARE)
- Maybo Trained
- TEFL with Distinction
- Social Stories Training
- Makaton Levels 1‑4
- SCERTS
- Emotion Works
- Talking Mats
- Play/Lego Therapy
Vahri is committed to providing a supportive, respectful environment where every young person is seen and valued. In her spare time she enjoys learning new skills and making a positive difference through caring, creative work and always looks for ways to transfer this into her every day practice.
Residential Workers
Meet Kimberley
Meet Kimberley
Meet Kimberley
- Kimberley brings a warm, steady presence to Woodlands House. With both practical experience and formal training, she supports young people with empathy, calmness, and a deep respect for their individual journey. Her background in working with vulnerable young people in challenging settings means she understands what it takes to help someo
- Kimberley brings a warm, steady presence to Woodlands House. With both practical experience and formal training, she supports young people with empathy, calmness, and a deep respect for their individual journey. Her background in working with vulnerable young people in challenging settings means she understands what it takes to help someone feel safe and heard—even in tough times.
Qualifications & Experience
- BA(Hons) in Social Services & Education
- HNC in Counselling
- Experience in secure units
- Child Protection (YCARE)
Kimberley is passionate about supporting young people through some of the toughest times in their lives and helping them make a real difference. She believes every young person deserves a safe, nurturing, and understanding environment where they can grow, build confidence, and overcome barriers. She works closely with them to provide consistent encouragement, hope, and guidance, helping them develop resilience and realise their potential.
Meet Kayleigh
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Meet Kimberley
Kayleigh brings a broad range of experience to her role, having worked across residential care, youth work, drug and alcohol services, education, additional support needs (ASN), and sport. With a solid foundation in therapeutic and relational practice, Kayleigh works closely with young people to build trust, break down barriers, and suppo
Kayleigh brings a broad range of experience to her role, having worked across residential care, youth work, drug and alcohol services, education, additional support needs (ASN), and sport. With a solid foundation in therapeutic and relational practice, Kayleigh works closely with young people to build trust, break down barriers, and support emotional growth. She is enthusiastic about creating an environment where every young person feels seen, heard, safe, and content.
Qualifications & Experience
- SVQ3 in Social Services
- Counselling Skills
- Trauma-Informed Practice (Level 1&2)
- Counselling Level 4
- Child Protection (YCARE)
- Assist Training
- Makaton
Kayleigh believes in planting seeds of confidence, resilience, and emotional intelligence—knowing that the work done today may continue to grow and have an influence in years to come.
Meet Michelle
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Meet Michelle
Michelle brings over 30 years of experience supporting children and young people across residential care and other youth-focused settings. Known for her kind, calm, and softly spoken nature, she offers a deeply informed and thoughtful approach to care — grounded in decades of hands-on practice and professional insight.
Qualifications & Exp
Michelle brings over 30 years of experience supporting children and young people across residential care and other youth-focused settings. Known for her kind, calm, and softly spoken nature, she offers a deeply informed and thoughtful approach to care — grounded in decades of hands-on practice and professional insight.
Qualifications & Experience
- 30+ years working in residential childcare and youth services
- Extensive experience supporting vulnerable and care-experienced young people
- Skilled in developing holistic care plans in collaboration with social work and multi-agency teams
Michelle leads with quiet confidence and deep compassion. She believes in the power of consistent, empathetic relationships and is always focused on what’s best for the young people in her care. Whether she’s working one-on-one or behind the scenes, Michelle brings professionalism, care, and unwavering dedication to every part of her role.
Meet Lorraine
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Lorraine brings a warm, empathetic presence to her role at Woodlands House, where she combines over 25 years of experience in education and the arts with a deep commitment to supporting young people in care. A graduate of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (RSAMD), Lorraine has spent much of her career teaching and mentoring th
Lorraine brings a warm, empathetic presence to her role at Woodlands House, where she combines over 25 years of experience in education and the arts with a deep commitment to supporting young people in care. A graduate of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (RSAMD), Lorraine has spent much of her career teaching and mentoring through theatre — a background that enriches her work with creativity, self-expression, and emotional insight.
Qualifications & Experience
- Graduate – RSAMD
- 25+ years' experience as a theatre educator and mentor
- First Aid
- Fire Training
- HNC/HND Theatre Arts
- De-escalation Training
Calm, confident, and deeply communicative, Lorraine builds strong, trust-based relationships with the young people she supports. She believes that real, lasting change begins with being seen, heard, and valued — and she works with emotional intelligence and genuine care to create safe, nurturing spaces where that is possible.
Meet Julie
Meet Julie
Meet Julie
Julie brings over 20 years of compassionate, hands-on experience supporting children, young people, and families across a wide range of settings. Calm, curious, and deeply committed, she has a natural ability to connect with young people and create safe, nurturing spaces.
Throughout her career, Julie has worked with some of the most vulner
Julie brings over 20 years of compassionate, hands-on experience supporting children, young people, and families across a wide range of settings. Calm, curious, and deeply committed, she has a natural ability to connect with young people and create safe, nurturing spaces.
Throughout her career, Julie has worked with some of the most vulnerable individuals, offering consistent, trauma-informed support tailored to each young person's unique needs. She has a strong interest in emotional wellbeing and family dynamics and is particularly skilled in working with those with additional support needs and challenging life experiences.
Qualifications & Experience
- BA in Psychology & Sociology
- SVQ Social Services
- Early Years / Child Development Training
- Therapeutic Family Interventions & Trauma Practices
- Child Protection (YCARE)
- Complex ASN
- First Aid
- ASIST
- SafeTALK
- Makaton
- Play Therapy
- Seasons for Growth
Julie takes pride in building meaningful relationships and putting young people at the centre of everything she does. Her practice is rooted in empathy, creativity, and a belief in each young person's potential to heal, grow, and thrive—no matter their starting point.
Meet Cara
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Meet Julie
Cara is at the beginning of her journey in residential childcare and brings a calm, gentle presence to her role at Woodlands House. Currently studying toward her qualifications, Cara is passionate about supporting young people with empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to help them feel safe, heard, and valued.
Qualifications & Experienc
Cara is at the beginning of her journey in residential childcare and brings a calm, gentle presence to her role at Woodlands House. Currently studying toward her qualifications, Cara is passionate about supporting young people with empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to help them feel safe, heard, and valued.
Qualifications & Experience
- Currently studying toward SVQ in Social Services (Children & Young People)
- Modules completed:
- Human Development
- Communication in Care
- Social Services in Scotland
- Child Protection Training (YCARE)
Though early in her career, Cara already demonstrates a natural ability to connect with people. She brings a quiet confidence, a willingness to learn, and a warm, steady approach that helps create a relaxed and supportive environment for those in her care.
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