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Sam

Managing Director

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Get to know sam,…

Sam leads with compassion, precision, and purpose — drawing on more than three decades of experience across healthcare, forensic services, and specialist social care to drive excellence and innovation at Edge. Outside of work, Sam has lots of fun interests too — tap the questions below to find out more!

  • Passionate, outspoken, accomplished

  • Surfing, SUP, Gym, Cycling, Swimming, Dog walks up mountains

  • Robert Galbraith - The Hallmarked Man

  • Yoga, Pilates and my beagles

  • Married at First Sight

  • Oysters

  • Summer - watersports and holidays

  • Aussie Rock from the 80's

  • J K Rowling

Sam’s Professional Background

BHSc (Nursing), PG Cert Psych Nursing (Distinction), PG Cert Forensic Medicine & Science

Samantha Roberts is the Founder, Managing Director and Safeguarding Lead of Edge Group Scotland. A Registered Mental Health Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Sam brings over three decades of cross-sector expertise spanning healthcare, forensic services and specialist social care.

She holds a Bachelor of Health Science in General Nursing, a Postgraduate Certificate in Psychiatric Nursing (with Distinction), and a Postgraduate Certificate in Forensic Medicine & Science — qualifications that reflect her clinical precision, academic excellence, and lifelong commitment to learning.

Sam’s professional journey began in frontline mental health nursing at charge nurse level before moving into specialist roles in safeguarding, training, and the design of pioneering support models for young adults who are autistic and/or have additional support needs.

Her forensic approach to governance, risk management and quality assurance ensures Edge operates at the highest standards of care, compliance and accountability. A passionate advocate for the therapeutic power of movement in nature and water, Sam has embedded these principles into Edge Group’s support model to promote emotional regulation, interpersonal connection and personal growth.

Under her leadership, Edge Group Scotland has grown into a future-focused organisation defined by safety, structure and purpose. She continues to influence national dialogue on best practice in transitional social care — leading with integrity, innovation, and a clear moral compass.