Studying Social Work

Introducing your course leader, Anthony Bruner

I am the Course Lead and Lecturer for the Social Work BA (Hons) course. I have been a social worker since 2002, having practiced in several states in America, the UK and New Zealand. I was a licensed Psychotherapist in the state of California and I try to bring some of that experience to my lectures.

After graduating from the University of Washington in Seattle, I spent about 5 years in the UK working in child safeguarding. I then moved to New Zealand for about 2 years, then returned to America for an additional 10 years during which I worked with children in foster care, military families, and veterans. I returned to the UK in 2016 where I worked for the Priory Hospital before coming to Staffordshire University in 2018.

I am completing my PhD at University of Staffordshire, specifically researching the intersection of social work and mental health in practice. I am interested in several areas, but specifically PTSD and extreme or abnormal psychologic conditions.

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University and placement support leads to a secured industry role

Steph discusses her experience studying Social Work at University of Staffordshire and explains how her work placement has led to future success with a secured role in the industry.

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Becoming a professional whilst taking part in placements

Social Work student, Betty discusses her experience at University of Staffordshire including how she made the decision to study Social Work, how welcomed she felt on placements and how lecturers have been supportive for her. 

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Making people's voices heard - Working with service users

Level 4 Social Work students chat together about working with service users, understanding their challenges and helping to empower them.

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Teaching staff

Rebecca Ford

Course Director And Social Work Lead

I am a qualified social worker and practice educator, with 15 years experience in practice with children and their families in statutory settings. Working with and safeguarding older children, has been a driving factor throughout my career.

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Anthony Bruner

Senior Lecturer

Anthony is the course leader for BA(Hons) Social Work. Originally from America he is a social worker and Psychotherapist. As part of his PhD he is researching how social workers use mental health knowledge in practice.

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Zoe Yeomans

Lecturer

I am Academic Lead on the BA (Hons) Social Work Course, Lecturer in Practice Learning, and student placements and preparatory modules coordinator. My area of expertise is social work with adults, including learning disability and hospital discharge.

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