About
Jacob Finney is a Senior Lecturer in Social Work at Staffordshire University, affiliated with the School of Health, Education, Policing and Sciences. With 7 years of practice in children’s safeguarding, he specializes in areas such as disabilities, adoption, fostering, and adult social care. He holds an MA in Social Work from Keele University (2015) and a BA in Journalism from Sheffield Hallam University (2012). His work emphasizes trauma-informed and relational approaches, alongside promoting emotional health and wellbeing among social workers in professional settings.
Education:
- MA Social Work, Keele University (2015)
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Journalism, Sheffield Hallam University (2012)
Research Focus: Jacob’s interests span systemic social work practices, resilience in vulnerable youth, and workplace wellbeing for professionals. He advocates for culturally responsive care and has experience in diverse urban environments like London and Stoke-on-Trent.
Awards:
- Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023 (Facilities)
- Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023 (Social Inclusion)
Professional Contributions: Jacob’s career combines academic teaching with frontline practice, fostering a commitment to evidence-based interventions. He actively seeks to bridge gaps between research and practice in safeguarding contexts.
