Team at Sunbeam Fostering North West
The team at Sunbeam Fostering North West is dedicated and committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and young persons. The team is skilled and here for your support.
Please see background below on your team:
Shams Zaidi – Registered Manager and Director
I have gained a thorough experience in the fostering sector with years of experience helping build strategies to support foster carers and children helping overcome day to day challenges. As part of senior management for Sunbeam Fostering North West, I strive to continue to develop good practice and ensure social work team remains suitably supervised, trained and well supported to be able to manage emerging risks in keeping children safe, helping them experience stable and happy life experience.
Kiran Dhull – Account Director
Kiran achieved first class honours in BA Accounting and Business from the University of Reading. Kiran then went on to complete her ACA qualification while working in PwC and became an ICAEW member in 2024. Kiran has prior extensive experience working on external audits for a variety of large global corporations, including FTSE 100 companies, in a multitude of different industries. Following this, Kiran has obtained detailed sector knowledge through her recent experience working with Sunbeam Fostering Group in their finance function. Kiran supports on finance, strategy and development for Sunbeam Fostering (Northwest).
Samiya Zaidi – Responsible Individual and Director
As the Responsible Individual at Sunbeam Fostering (Northwest), I bring over 11 years of experience in training and education within the fostering sector. With a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, I have a strong foundation in supporting and developing both staff and foster carers, ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance.
In addition to my role as the Responsible Individual, I am also one of the five directors of Sunbeam Fostering (Northwest), where I am committed to the agency’s mission of providing exceptional support to vulnerable children and fostering families. My experience and dedication to fostering enable me to contribute to the ongoing development and success of the agency, creating positive and lasting impacts for all involved.
Areeba Haneef – HR Director
Areeba Haneef achieved a BA (Hons) in International Relations and is currently pursuing a CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management. Areeba has prior experience in recruitment consultancy and has since gained almost two years of HR, Training & Development experience at Sunbeam Fostering Group. Through this, Areeba has developed a strong understanding of HR practices within the social care sector, with a particular focus on people development and organisational support.
Areeba now supports HR and Training for Sunbeam Fostering (Northwest), with a focus on driving strategic people initiatives and supporting continuous development across the region.
Adeeba Naseem – Board Member and Director
As a Company Director and Member of the Board, Adeeba oversees the overall management of the agency, ensuring high standards of care and sustainable growth to achieve the best outcomes for children and foster families. Adeeba holds a BSc in Statistics, Economics and Finance from UCL, which provides her with strong analytical and financial skills essential for data-driven decision-making within the agency. She is also currently pursuing the ACA qualification, further enhancing her expertise in finance, compliance, and strategic planning.