OUR STAFF TEAM

all of our staff are registered with the Scottish Social Services Council, so you can be assured that your children are being looked after by skilled, trusted and confident workers.

Carla Gallon - Manager

Carla has worked part-time at the Club since 2014, working during term time. Carla has an HNC in Childcare and Education, an SVQ IV in Children's Care Learning and Development, a BA (Hons) Degree in Childhood Practice, and most recently has completed a PGCE (Merit) Primary Education through the University of Dundee and UHI. Carla also works with the Local Authority Highland Council as the Childcare Manager for North area.

Martin MacKenzie - Playworker

Martin works Mondays and Wednesdays at the Club during term-time. Martin joined the team at the beginning of 2016. He has completed his SVQ III in Social Care (Children and Young People). Martin has been working with children in both educational and out-of-school care and so brings valuable experience and knowledge to the Club ( Currently he also works at Dornoch 3-18 campus). He very much enjoys seeing what interests children, what inspires and motivates them to learn and develop, and how they view the world.

Lauren MacKay - Relief Playworker

Lauren has worked at the club since 2016  - both on a part time and relief basis; Lauren has returned to working at the Club on a relief basis only at this time, due to other successful work commitments.

Lauren has completed an HNC in Early Education & Childcare, and also brings a wealth of experience in this sector. Lauren also works at Dornoch Firth 3-18 campus. Lauren very much supports the outdoor, freeplay ethos that Allsorts promotes and has completed training as a Woodland Activity Leader.). Lauren knows many of our families and service users well, and has positive relationships with them and the other members of the staff team.

 Hazel Lyon, Alison Lyon, Claire MacKay and Laya Gibson –

(Relief Playworker staff)

Hazel is a former pupil at Dornoch Academy and currently works with us two days per week. She also works at Stepping Stones in Tain who offer childcare during term time and throughout holiday periods. 

Alison Lyon joined the Club towards the end of 2024, and has an NNEB certificate with a wealth of experience in the Childcare sector.