Meet our team

Rebecca brings extensive knowledge of psychological theories to the role. Endorsed by a distinguished academic background, Rebecca holds an honours degree in psychology and holds a Masters Degree in Social Work. 

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Rebecca's commitment to excellence has been recognized through her placement among the top 10 applicants at Oxford Brookes University.

Rebecca's skill set encompasses a sound understanding of Business Administration, Child Protection, and Safeguarding.

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With a passion for empowering others and fostering positive change, Rebecca is committed to driving forward initiatives that promote well-being, inclusivity, and social justice. Her collaborative spirit and innovative mindset make her a valued leader, capable of navigating complex challenges and inspiring others to reach their full potential.

Allie is a qualified social worker with a background of childcare. Having started and run a successful childcare business from scratch for nearly a decade, the natural academic route was a BA(Hons) in Early Childhood Studies. Through this, she discovered a vocation for social justice and holistic family working, with the child at the centre of all practice. This lead to a PGDip in Social Work. 

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Working in charity sector social care and Local Authority Fostering services, alongside extensive experience of working with OFSTED, lead to a sound understanding of the needs of the Local Authority and how a strong service could be run to benefit children and young people. Allie has a passion for therapeutic work, always striving for the best outcomes for children and young people. 

Tim has over 13 years of dedicated service in the field of health and social care. Bringing extensive experience from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), he has immersed himself in addressing the complexities of youth mental health issues. His journey from frontline work to leadership roles, including as a regional manager, has sharpened his skills in team management and strategic planning, offering valuable insights into organisational dynamics and the power of collaboration.

 

Aligned with Gratia Cura's ethos, Tim is dedicated to cultivating nurturing and therapeutic environments where every child feels safe, supported, and empowered to flourish. 

 

Luke's career began in Youth Justice, where he progressed to the role of Duty Operations Manager at a Secure Training Centre, working for a global security company. In this position, he was responsible for the day-to-day logistics, staff management, and incident coordination within a secure setting.

Seeking to broaden his experience, he moved overseas, where he worked as a Corrections Officer in the Men's prison system and later as a Senior Residential Youth Worker at a secure youth justice facility. These roles allowed him to develop a strong skill set in behaviour management, risk assessment, and team leadership, building on over a decade of experience across youth justice and corrections.

For the past five years, he has worked within children’s residential care in the UK, progressing from Residential Support Worker to Deputy Manager within two years with an established residential childcare company. He holds a Level 3 and 4 qualifications in Residential Childcare, and a Level 5 qualification in Children, Young People, and Families Management.

With a passion for structure, consistency, and positive outcomes, he brings a strong background in logistics and behavioural support, and is committed to helping Gratia Cura achieve the very best outcomes for the young people in our care.

 

I've worked with Children since 2010, staring as a RCW at a Residential School in Surrey. I've been a Registered manager since 2021 and worked for GCR since Feb 2025.

I live in Southbourne and enjoy spending time walking my two dogs. I love a quiz night, I've recently started to play Pickleball.