Clem is a qualified social worker with an M.Sc. in Social Work and 35 years’ experience across the local authority, third sector and private sector. Clem has held several management roles in the social work field in the last 28 years, including being an Assistant Director Children’s Services/Locality Director for 12 years until joining Next Step Fostering in January 2021. Clem has been a trainer, lecturer in social work, coach, mentor, and management consultant during his career.

Clem has vast experience of child protection, working with looked after children, and of partnership, working with foster carers. He has managed Next Step Fostering through two successful Ofsted inspections, with the last inspection being in September 2024 where the agency was awarded ‘Outstanding’ across all areas.