Who we are

I joined Excel Fostering as a Supervising Social Worker in July 2016, before undertaken the role of Senior Practitioner 2 years later. I am now Excel's Regional Manager. I thoroughly enjoy my role within the agency, working with a great team, brilliant foster carers and feel privileged to have the opportunity to see many children flourish in our care.

I have worked in Safeguarding roles since qualifying in 2012, I worked as a social worker at the NSPCC for 4 years undertaken direct with children and families. Throughout my training I gained experience of working within adult mental health teams, children safeguarding teams and within the voluntary sector. I really look forward to working with you.

Hi, my name is James Owen, and I live here on the Fylde Coast where I was brought up and went to school.  When I left school, like many people, I moved away and lived in both London and Manchester for a while before  making my way back to the Fylde Coast.  I have brought up my family here and the combination of coast and countryside in and around the Blackpool area has been the perfect place for me and my family, and the reason why we love living in this area.

As the Fostering Recruitment Advisor for Excel Fostering, I get the privilege of meeting potential new foster carers, giving them advice and help at the start of their fostering journey.  I also help raise the profile and awareness of fostering with Excel in our community and I am proud to be able to do this in an area I have lived in and enjoyed for many years.