At Pebbles Care, we’re proud to have a dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives. One such team member is Neil Fraser-Hearne, who joined our Pebbles family nine months ago, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a deeply personal connection to the work we do.
Neil first started working in residential care in the early 2000s. At that time, the approach to care was quite different – with less of a focus on therapeutic parenting and understanding the needs of the children. Ultimately, Neil moved on
to explore other roles outside of the sector.
Moving between Liverpool and Glasgow, he worked as an Assistant Manager for the Dog’s Trust, a role he loved. However, Neil wanted a new challenge in his career, leading him to seek a new direction.
Neil then spent 17 years at Dingbro as a Transport Manager, overseeing a team of more than 20 people and managing logistics, deliveries, and staff wellbeing. But in 2017, his life took a profound turn when he and his partner adopted two young boys. The experience of adopting and raising them sparked something in him – a realisation that he could use his experience and skills to help other children.
Taking a year off to focus on his new family, Neil then returned to work part-time, but the pull toward the care sector never left him. While browsing Indeed, he saw an opportunity with Pebbles that caught his eye. The shift pattern suited his family life, and when he noticed that Colin who works at our Stormont home (who he had met during the adoption process) had shared a Facebook post, it felt like a sign.
Since joining Pebbles, Neil has found the sector transformed from when he first worked in residential care. He loves the therapeutic, hands-off approach at South Lodge, where de-escalation and relationship-building are at the heart of everything they do. The level of professionalism and support within the team has made a significant impact on him. He’s passionate about contributing to the positive, driven, and determined atmosphere that his colleagues share, and he values the team’s commitment to supervision, development, and ongoing learning.
Currently working towards his HNC, Neil has big ambitions. He hopes to complete an HND in Counselling and eventually a degree in the field, with the long-term goal of progressing into a managerial role. He’s also a huge DIY and interior design enthusiast, always working on projects at home when he’s not spending quality time with his boys.
Neil’s passion for care shines through in everything he does, and we’re lucky to have him as part of the Pebbles team!
If you would like to be a dedicated member of pebbles like Neil, look at our current vacancies!