Bridget Caffrey

Bridget Caffrey is a Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Chester, based in the School of Society within the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society. She is the MA in Social Work admissions lead and teaches across BA, MA, and apprenticeship programs. Her research focuses on visual methodologies, social justice, and the challenges faced by minority ethnic social work students. She was awarded the University Social Work Lecturer of the Year in 2023.

• Bachelor of Science in Sociology from the University of Southampton (1985)
• M.Sc. in Social Work from Royal Holloway University of London (1995)
• Doctorate in Professional Studies (ongoing) at the University of Chester

Her research explores student experiences in practice placements, particularly through collaborative projects with healthcare disciplines. She emphasizes social justice and employs creative research methods to address systemic barriers faced by marginalized communities.

• Scientific Awards: University Social Work Lecturer of the Year (2023)

Bridget leads the MA Social Work admissions process and has developed curricula across social work programs. Her funded project, 'Utilising a community cultural wealth model...' investigates African heritage students' placement experiences using critical ethnography. She also holds certifications as a Senior Fellow of the HEA and a Practice Teacher.