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I am a Senior Lecturer in Social Work and Social Care with 7 years of experience in teaching and research at the University of Gloucestershire. I teach across both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Social Work and Social Care, and lead in the development of curricula that supports student success and professional growth.
My doctoral research focuses on social work in mental health contexts, specifically examining women’s experiences as informal carers of young adults. In addition to my academic career, I am a qualified Senior Practitioner and Social Worker with over 15 years of frontline experience in child protection, safeguarding, fostering, and adoption.
I have held senior roles, including Practice Educator, Advanced Practitioner, Deputy Team Manager, Registered Manager and Team Manager, where I gained extensive expertise in managing complex cases, court work, supporting and educating practitioners, and leading teams to deliver high-quality services.
In 2018, I made the transition to academia, where I now combine my practical experience with my passion for teaching and research.
PhD Social Work and Social Care, University of Gloucestershire, 2026
Level 7, Academic Degree Apprenticeship, University of Gloucestershire, 2021
Level 7, Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, University of Gloucestershire, 2020
Level 7, PEPS Stage 1 and Stage 2 in Practice Education for Social Work, University of Gloucestershire, 2012
BSc (Hons) Degree in Social Work, Master of Science, University of Gloucestershire, 2008
Registered with Social Work England
I teach across the following courses:
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