Reader in Social Work at Leeds Beckett University. UCU Member & Branch Chair. ESWRA Board Member.
Bradford, England
Joined March 2009
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This is my first audiobook, I love audiobooks. There is a free sample chapter and it's also available on ITunes. Have a listen to: A Brief Introduction to Social Work Theory by David Howe, Darren Hill on Audible. audible.co.uk/pd/B0CV1CX17Y?…
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"The more we view ourselves as self-made and self-sufficient, the less likely we are to care for the fate of those less fortunate than ourselves."
- Michael Sandel
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Chemically Imbalanced is out next week! In it, I explore the media reaction to our serotonin review, including how it reflected a new political alignment around mental health issues lnk.to/chemicallyimbalanced
Our new research paper published today @PetraS137 - 'Who's asking me? Service user perspectives on safer injecting facilities' open source and free to read:
doi.org/10.1177/205032452413…
#Addiction #Harmreduction #HarmReductionWorks
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Interested in a fully funded PhD in dementia as part of an exciting new @alzheimerssoc doctoral training centre? Leeds-based PhDs with ++training & support available on multiple topics. See link to find out more & sign up to a webinar on 5th Dec: lnkd.in/ehB5QaXz Please RT
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Mike is at the #UKDC2024 presenting on the 'Playwork for care home residents with dementia' pilot project with our colleagues from our Centre for Dementia Research @LBUdementia @LBUHealth. Data collected by the @lbuplayworking team and alumni.
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We've a range of great vacancies right now.
💜Young Peoples Service Manager
💜Criminal Justice Drug and Alcohol Practitioner
💜Single Point of Contact Advisor x 2
💜Drug and Alcohol Practitioner x 3
💜Recovery Coordinator (York St)
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#jobs #Leeds #recovery
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Another excellent day!!
Great to see so many youth workers at #LeedsBeckett for the annual #YouthWork Conference last week! #ChooseYouthWork @Barcaleedsyp @WorkLbu
Interested in talking about social work in an honest and open way, exploring 'the good, the bad and the ugly' then come to #ESWRA and put a paper ir talk in with our History & Research Special Interest Group.
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As part of our Playwork module we took our Level 4 students to Pitsmoor Adventure Playground in Sheffield, where they got to experience an adventure playground in action. What a great day for it too! @LBUHealth @PitsAdventures
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Youth Work Week is back on 4 November and we're looking forward to joining our fellow #YouthWorkers from across the region at this celebration event on 7 November. Book your ticket: eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebrati…
#ChooseYouthWork #LeedsYouthAlliance
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We're hiring!
Exciting opportunity to join our team of Community Support Navigators working in an outreach capacity to support people who are or have been homeless and have a history of rough sleeping.
Apply online: joinus.barca-leeds.org/jobs/…
#LeedsJobs
ALT Members of the Barca-Leeds Housing Navigators team holding an award and smiling. Orange blob with dark grey text that reads: We're hiring Community Support Navigator. Closing date: 3 November 2024
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Looking for the next step in your career? We're hiring an Alcohol and Substance Team Manager to join our @forwardleeds team .
Find out more and apply online: joinus.barca-leeds.org/jobs/…
#LeedsJobs #ThirdSectorJobs #Recovery #Support
ALT Two Forward Leeds staff members stood next to a pull-up banner with information and advice about cannabis on it. Orange blob with dark grey text that reads: we're hiring! Alcohol and substance team manager, maternity cover. Closing date: 16 October 2024. Forward Leeds logo, Barca-Leeds logo.
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Social workers, I know you’re up against it, but do please take 10 mins out of your day to complete this joint Social Workers Union/ITV survey on the impact of your working conditions.
It’s anonymous but you can opt to be put forward to speak to ITV about your experiences. 👇
We’re calling on the UK social work community to help highlight the important work that social workers do and the pressures they face.
📋Please take the SWU / @itvnews survey: surveymonkey.com/r/SWUITV
This short, anonymous survey will run until 21 October 2024.
We have some excellent news @DrKevinstone will be joining us as our Visiting Professor of Mental Health Social Work & Law @leedsbeckett supporting our expanding Mental Health and AMHP teaching and research portfolio. Good times! @MaxineAMHP
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Looking for a new job? Come join our Early Help Hub Drug & Alcohol Co-ordinators Team @forwardleeds
This rewarding role focuses on upskilling and enhancing wider workforce understanding of families impacted by alcohol and substance use.
Find out more: joinus.barca-leeds.org/jobs/…
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Still relevant and free to read for all social workers and social work students...
🚨 Solidarity is not a dirty word: exploring and locating solidarity as a theory and model for a radical community social work practice
🔓 Read this full paper by Darren Hill, Maxine Bell and Erika Laredo #OpenAccess @leedsbeckett
doi.org/10.1332/20498608Y202…
#Solidarity
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We're hiring!
We are looking for 2 Housing Workers to join our Focussed Intervention Team @forwardleeds. This dynamic team provides housing support for people actively accessing treatment for their substance or alcohol use.
Details: joinus.barca-leeds.org/jobs/…
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There's still time to register for our inaugural professorial lecture presented by Professor James Woodall on the 16th of October 2024. View the link below to book. @leedsbeckett @WoodallDr
Our very own Prof @WoodallDr will deliver his inaugural professorial lecture on Wednesday 16 October 2024 from 6.00pm-7.00pm @leedsbeckett For more details and information on how to attend, you can register here - Professor James Woodall | Leeds Beckett University
Some excellent news: The new MSc Mental Health & Addiction that we have been developing @LBUHealth is finally approved, online and ready to roll for September 2025! @MaxineAMHP
leedsbeckett.ac.uk/courses/m…