Trust’s Executive Director of Social Work retires after four decades of care and compassion
After an exceptional career spanning 40 years in Health and Social Care, The South Eastern Trust’s Director of Children’s Services and Executive Director of Social Work, has retired.
Lyn Preece began her career in 1986 as a Residential Social Worker in Marmion Children’s Home.
She joined the former Ulster Community and Hospitals Trust on September 1, 2004 as a Social Worker, initially based in the Family Resource Centre.
Her commitment and expertise saw her quickly progress through a series of senior roles and in September 2022, she was appointed as Director of Children’s Services and Executive Director of Social Work.
“Over the past 40 years, I have worked with countless children, families, carers and professionals across England and Northern Ireland,” said Lyn.
"Every role taught me something new, every challenge shaped me, every success and every failure helped me grow.
"Through all of it, I have been surrounded by people who inspired me, supported me, challenged me and kept me grounded.
"I will miss this work and the people I have had the privilege to get to know over my years of service.”
Wishing Lyn well in her retirement, Trust Chief Executive, Roisin Coulter, added: “I would like to thank Lyn for all of her years of dedication and contribution to the South Eastern Trust.
"Lyn is a highly respected and highly regarded and is the most senior leader of Social Work and Social Care right across the Trust.
“She has given her heart and soul and was very much part of the Trust family. I would really like to thank her for her lifetime contribution.”