Here at Mosaic Foster Care we have a dedicated team who provide an excellent support service for all our foster parents, respite foster parent, young people and support staff. Take a look and find out more about us!
We are committed to providing the best possible outcome for all the young people in our care in Essex and Suffolk and are so proud of our Outstanding status
Office monkey and best friend to children in the agency
If you were an animal, what would you like to be? One that has fun, plays tricks, and eats lots of bananas!
How do you relax? Hanging out with my friends and chilin' in the sun with a banana daiquiri
When you were a kid, what did you want to be? When I grow up I would like to be the same as I am now, but bigger!
What superpower would you like to have? To be able to do naughty things and not get caught
If you could write your own job title, what would it be? Head of banana research
What is your favourite quote? What keys can't turn locks? Donkeys, turkeys and monkeys!
Director
If you were an animal, what would you like to be? Springer spaniel
How do you relax? Swim Bike Run!
When you were a kid, what did you want to be? Electrical Engineer
What superpower would you like to have? Endless energy - useful at the end of Ironman triathlon!
If you could write your own job title, what would it be? Chief cook and bottle washer
What is your favourite quote? Every minute counts …
Registered Fostering Manager
If you were an animal, what would you like to be? Domesticated (and well pampered) house cat.
How do you relax? Music, reading and favourite TV shows
When you were a kid, what did you want to be? I always wanted to be a teacher (as I thought I could do it better than the ones I had)
What superpower would you like to have? To be able to see the future
If you could write your own job title, what would it be? Registered Multiple Hat Wearer
What is your favourite quote? If it's not one thing, it's your mother
Senior Supervising Social Worker
If you were an animal, what would you like to be? Giraffe
How do you relax? Digging the gardening working on my allotment. Going to concerts listening to music. Spending time with family and friends - baking.
When you were a kid, what did you want to be? Psychologist
What superpower would you like to have? Flying
If you could write your own job title, what would it be? Not sure as has changed so much over the years . Senior SSW at this time.
What is your favourite quote? "Friendship is a sheltering tree"- - Samuel Taylor Coleridge and "When Love speaks, the voice of all the gods makes heaven drowsy with the harmony." - Shakespeare
Senior Supervising Social Worker
If you were an animal, what would you like to be? A penguin! But not in a cold country. Not sure how that would work!?
How do you relax? Practising Shotokan Karate
When you were a kid, what did you want to be? A hairdresser
What superpower would you like to have? To evoke all superpowers! How cool! (And greedy)
If you could write your own job title, what would it be? Little bit of everything social work
What is your favourite quote? “Be yourself because everybody else is already taken” - Oscar Wilde
Supervising social worker
If you were an animal, what would you like to be? Dolphin
How do you relax? Floatation tank
When you were a kid, what did you want to be? Oceanographer
What superpower would you like to have? I'd be able to read people's minds
If you could write your own job title, what would it be? Bar owner on a beach on St Maarten in the Caribbean
What is your favourite quote? A calm sea never made a skilled sailor
Supervising Social Worker
If you were an animal, what would you like to be? A dog - always loved Labradors
How do you relax? I like to watch a good boxset, a hot bath, country walks, listening to music.
When you were a kid, what did you want to be? A singer
What superpower would you like to have? A healer
If you could write your own job title, what would it be? That's a difficult one! Professional organiser of chaos.
What is your favourite quote? One person can make a difference and everyone should try- John F Kennedy.
Supervising Social Worker
If you were an animal, what would you like to be? A dog - always
How do you relax? Cooking and eating anything cheesy or taking the dogs on a long walk!
When you were a kid, what did you want to be? A psychologist and photographer
What superpower would you like to have? Stretchy powers like Elastigirl from the Incredibles
If you could write your own job title, what would it be? Social Worker/Cheese taster/Dog walker
What is your favourite quote? “I haven’t failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” – Thomas Edison
Therapeutic Lead
If you were an animal, what would you like to be? An Elephant
How do you relax? I love swimming, reading and being with my family. One of my greatest joys is walking our dogs through the bridle paths and fields first thing in the morning to absorb nature, before starting every day afresh.
When you were a kid, what did you want to be? A Musical Theatre performer, the stumbling block to achieving this dream was being out of tune.
What superpower would you like to have? Magical powers like Vitakinesis to heal wounds and injuries
If you could write your own job title, what would it be? Dream Catcher
What is your favourite quote? I have so many that I love but these are possibly my favourite ones- “If possible, try to find a way to come downstairs that doesn’t involve going bump, bump, bump, on the back of your head.” —Winnie the Pooh ‘I know that I am in the process of experiencing something, but I do not as yet know what it is, and I may have to sustain this not knowing for a long time’. Christopher Bollas
Therapist and trainer and Panel Member
If you were an animal, what would you like to be? Giraffe
How do you relax? Spending time with friends and family and eating (bread and potatoes feature strongly).
When you were a kid, what did you want to be? A teacher (my mum was a teacher and I always wanted to work with children)
What superpower would you like to have? The ability to travel any distance in no time at all
If you could write your own job title, what would it be? Therapist and Trainer
What is your favourite quote? Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. © Max Ehrmann 1920
Therapist
If you were an animal, what would you like to be? A Cat, of course!
How do you relax? I do yoga, read and like to eat good quality food in good quality company. However, nothing feels moer relaxing than holding in my arms, and looking down upon, a tiny peaceful baby: momentarily the world's troubles fade away
When you were a kid, what did you want to be? When I was a child, I wanted to be 'captivated' and I still crave that now
What superpower would you like to have? I would like to be able to focus right in on people and be able to get them to tell the truth (when I choose to). A 'super truth stare' if you like!
If you could write your own job title, what would it be? A mirror
What is your favourite quote? On my front door it says 'Please come in, I am already disturbed'. In my study it says 'Don't take life too seriously, nobody gets out alive anyway' In my bathroom it says 'Mirror, mirror on the wall, what the heck happened? In my head it says 'My reach should be further than my grasp' In my heart it says 'Actions speak louder than words' And in tough times, my resilience says 'Ignis aurum probat' - 'fire tests gold' : it is only through challenge that we realise our strength
Therapist
If you were an animal, what would you like to be? An Eagle
How do you relax? Walking the dog, music, reading, film & box sets, and wine!
When you were a kid, what did you want to be? Long distance lorry driver or footballer
What superpower would you like to have? Invisibility
If you could write your own job title, what would it be? Sun lounger tester
What is your favourite quote? The universe is change; our life is what our thoughts make it. (Marcus Aurelius)
Recruitment of Foster Carers, Social media and Marketing, and Panel Member
If you were an animal, what would you like to be? My cat, lying in the sun, in my garden, with no worries in the world
How do you relax? My garden is my haven. I dig, plant, prune and escape. No better therapy. A gin and tonic may also be involved!
When you were a kid, what did you want to be? An artist or art historian. I have a very creative side!
What superpower would you like to have? To be able to speak to those loved ones I have lost
If you could write your own job title, what would it be? Expert in the field of Child Development, Husband Co-Ordination, Home Organisation and Office Fun!
What is your favourite quote? "Fail to prepare. Prepare to fail". And "Life is uncertain - eat dessert first"
Office Manager
If you were an animal, what would you like to be? Pampered House Cat
How do you relax? Running, Gym, Reading, Snowboarding and having a cuddle with my hubby and cats.
When you were a kid, what did you want to be? Nurse or primary school teacher
What superpower would you like to have? Invisibility & Flight
If you could write your own job title, what would it be? Depends on the day and who's asking.
What is your favourite quote? Run Forest Run
Administrator and Support Worker
If you were an animal, what would you like to be? A House Cat (so I can be waited on hand and foot!)
How do you relax? Spending time along the seafront
When you were a kid, what did you want to be? Footballer or archeologist
What superpower would you like to have? Telepathy
If you could write your own job title, what would it be? Depends who asks!
What is your favourite quote? Own who you are
Office Manager
If you were an animal, what would you like to be? Leopard as they have the best coats
How do you relax? Yoga
When you were a kid, what did you want to be? Nurse
What superpower would you like to have? Flight
If you could write your own job title, what would it be? Equalities Minister
What is your favourite quote? "Look where you are going, not where you have been" and “If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals"
Support Worker
If you were an animal, what would you like to be? Koala
How do you relax? Cuddling up with my children
When you were a kid, what did you want to be? Physiotherapist
What superpower would you like to have? Psychic
If you could write your own job title, what would it be? Party planner
What is your favourite quote? "You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great!" - Zig Ziglar
Support Worker and Trainer
If you were an animal, what would you like to be? An Eagle so that I could fly anywhere in the world at any time
How do you relax? Listening to music
When you were a kid, what did you want to be? An Astronaut
What superpower would you like to have? Laser Eyes when I'm in traffic !
If you could write your own job title, what would it be? Young Persons supporter
What is your favourite quote? The Harder I work the luckier I get - Samuel Goldwyn
Support Worker and Fostering Advisor
If you were an animal, what would you like to be? A bird, where my wings will take me anywhere I'd like to be.
How do you relax? I do like to read, but I find a lovely walk the most relaxing. So many lovely places for a relaxing walk (oh, forgot to say, even better if a coffee shop on route somewhere too).
When you were a kid, what did you want to be? Boringly, always wanted to be a teacher. Never happened as when I reached 16 I couldn't wait to get out to work and earn some money. Have always worked with children though, so all good.
What superpower would you like to have? Definitely to go back in time. I would love to visit all those beautiful people now lost to me.
If you could write your own job title, what would it be? Happiness distributor.
What is your favourite quote? Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations.
Support Worker and Respite Foster Parent
If you were an animal, what would you like to be? Lioness... Protective, Powerful & Passionate
How do you relax? Yoga, Meditation & Walking .. In 2018 I competed the 'Walk a 1000 miles in a Year' challenge
When you were a kid, what did you want to be? An Actress ... I'm a born entertainer
What superpower would you like to have? The ability to heal .. both physical & mental conditions
If you could write your own job title, what would it be? Jill of All Trades n Master of Many!
What is your favourite quote? Namaste .. May the light with me honour the light within you
Support Worker
If you were an animal, what would you like to be? I would love to be a pampered cat that spends it's days sleeping in the sun and being looked after, or a bird that can fly high up in the sky for miles and miles, across seas, rivers, valleys, cities and mountains.
How do you relax? To relax I usually garden, sew, paint, read, meditate, watch TV or listen to music. I find it easiest to relax when I'm by myself with my two cats, but I also enjoy good company, so enjoying food with friends and family as one of my favourite social activities.
When you were a kid, what did you want to be? My earliest memory is of wanting to be a princess. Later on in childhood I wanted to be a long distance lorry driver as I always wanted to travel and I thought that was how I could see the world and meet lots of interesting people.
What superpower would you like to have? To be able to fly like superman so I could go wherever I want and enjoy a bird's eye view on the way.
If you could write your own job title, what would it be? Coach and mentor.
What is your favourite quote? Oh there are so many, and they change over time. I'd say some of the most relevant quotes for me in the last 10 years are 'Love yourself first because that's who you'll spend the rest of your life with'; 'You can't go back and change the past but you can start where you are and change the ending'; 'Silence is a source of great strength'; and on a lighter note: 'In my defence, I was left unsupervised'.