Jane’s Bio
Edge Group Scotland’s Director of Client Services
Jane oversees all aspects of Edge Group Scotland's client services. She manages a dedicated and passionate team and is committed to providing the highest standard of care and support to clients attending our supported day programmes.
Jane holds a Master of Arts (Honours) in Psychology from the University of Aberdeen and gained managerial experience in hospitality during her studies. Jane has also achieved her Level 4 SVQ in Health and Social Care.
Jane has worked in social care, specialising in autism, since 2016. She is passionate about ensuring that clients are at the centre of their own support and that their needs are heard. She is trained in MAPS and PATH person-centred planning frameworks, and holds a COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills, equipping her to support clients in planning their futures and setting their goals.
Name
Jane
Job title
Client Services Manager
Favourite quote
“Experience is simply the name we give to our mistakes”
Celebrity crush
Jamie from Outlander.
Biggest achievement so far
Learning to drive.
Fun fact about me
When I worked in Australia I had some weird jobs - I was a 'sale' sign twirler outside of a swimwear store, a tomato picker on a farm, a motel maid and I lived in the bush for 3 months building a remote health centre (lots of snakes and spiders!).
Favourite place in the world
Iceland or the Scottish Highlands
What was it that prompted you to join Edge
Before I joined Edge I was working with another Autism specific social care agency - I was so impressed with how Edge operated and how different their approach to Autism and support work was. They are so person-centred and really treat each client as an individual - I knew I wanted to be part of it - and I have never looked back.
What do you like about working with Edge
Everybody’s crazy (in a good way)
What I enjoy doing outside of work
Hiking, snowboarding, camping, paddleboarding, swimming, painting and cooking.
Makes me different
I went travelling for 3 years after university and I think this taught me a lot- meeting lots of different people, different cultures and trying new things outside my comfort zone.
