Meet the team

Hi, I’m Chris, one of the Team Leaders at the Foyer and my job is to support the team and ensure the Foyer is running smoothly.

One of my main tasks is making sure that when customers are referred to us, you move in as quickly and as smoothly as possible.

I’ve worked in Housing and Support Work for 13 years and couldn’t imagine not having a job where I work with people every day. I enjoy taking my dog, Louie, on walks on the beach when I’m not at work.

Hi, I am Bev, one of the Duty Desks at the Foyer.

I have worked here for 5 years and enjoy the variety that each day brings in this position.  I meet and greet everyone who arrives at the Foyer, report repairs and prepare Voids ready for new customers as well as general admin tasks. 

I spend my spare time out and about with my dog Storm whom many of you have met.

Hey, I’m Emma!

I’m the new duty desk worker here at the foyer and I’m super excited to join the team.

When I’m not at work, you’ll find me enjoying a game of bingo, taking peaceful walks in the forest, or hanging out with my family.

Looking forward to being part of this community and getting to know everyone!

Hi, I'm Danny.

I started out as night security at the Foyer, I really liked what the foyer stood for and supporting young people, which led to me applying and becoming one of the support workers here.

My role is to provide housing support to residents at the foyer, supporting residents from the day they move in, up until they successfully move on from the foyer. 

I have been in this role for over a year now and I enjoy expanding my knowledge on mental health, recently completing a mental health first aider course and currently studying mental health in children & young people.

Outside of work I spend a lot of my time in the gym.

Hi, I’m Sam,

I’m a support worker at The Foyer, my role is to provide our young people with housing related support, this includes helping grow knowledge around; managing a tenancy, life skills and independence, managing benefits and budgeting - just to name a few things.

I’m in my 3^rd year working at The Foyer and finding it incredibly rewarding, I think my strengths are recognising and adapting different communication styles so that our young people feel heard. 

When I’m not working, I enjoy playing and watching football or spending time with family – including my two cats Frida and Otis (One is hairless and one is extremely fluffy). 

Hi there,

My names Dave and I’m a support worker at the foyer.

We specialise in housing support, but often we are on the front line when needed for our customers if they are in crises. I can bring the calm when needed .

I also get a great sense of reward being there and supporting our customers thrive and move on.

When I’m not at work I spend my days going to gigs, working out, getting tattooed and writing music.

Hi I’m Vicky S

I am a housing support worker based in the Foyer in Ryde.

I really love this job because it allows me to have some input in young people’s lives, share my knowledge or help to put them in touch with others who can. Life can be difficult for young people, especially in this quickly changing world where we are surrounded with information, it’s hard to find the right information that applies to us.

I enjoy researching information that can help in any way.

In my spare time, I’m a mum, DJ and ride a vintage Lambretta (that’s been tuned to go very fast – but of course I always abide by the highway code and consider others and my own safety, at all times).

Hi, my name is Vicky. 

I am a support worker at the Foyer, being part of a team that helps people achieve their goals is a pleasure to be a part of. 

In my spare time I enjoy the outdoors, I love walking, kayaking, swimming, even jumping out of planes! 

If you ever feel like a cuppa and a chat I have a good ear and make a mean cup of tea.

Hi I’m Beth,

I am a support worker at the foyer. My role is to help young people with housing support. The best part of my job is how people orientated it is. I love being able to get to know all of the young people here at the foyer and hopefully make a difference to their lives. When not at work I love a movie night especially horror, otherwise I’m always outside I love walking and being active.

Hi, I’m Tamsyn but most people call me Tam.  

I have worked at the Foyer for 9 years now - starting as Duty Desk, then I became a Support Worker and now my job role is Housing and Resettlement Co-Ordinator.

I support young people when they first move in to the Foyer with their sign up and benefit claims, and continue to support through the Move-On to independent living.  When it comes to moving on from the Foyer, I will support in the new home for a 6 month resettlement period, helping to get utilities set up, support to ensure bills are paid and tenancies sustained.  I enjoy the variety that my role brings and it is very rewarding seeing young people flourish and thrive.  In my spare time you will find me with my children and grandchildren enjoying life outdoors.  In my spare, spare time I like to be at a gig or festival reliving my youth, or just relaxing with a good book.

I'm Nikki, 

I am support worker, and work with the young people that are leaving care, I have been at the Foyer for 25 years, the best part of my job is watching the young people grow and flourish, when I am not at work, I like to plan my next trip to New Zealand.