Jill - Panel Chair

Jill Farrelly is a qualified social worker who has worked in social care for nearly 40 years. Much of her experience has been in children’s services latterly as a senior manager in a voluntary adoption agency. Jill is passionate about promoting positive outcomes for children and young people who are in the care system. She recognises and values the incredible difference foster carers can make to those children’s lives. 

Jill has three grown up children some who now have children themselves. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, walking and spending time with family and friends