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Julie Williams is a Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Wolverhampton, affiliated with the Faculty of Education, Health & Wellbeing and the School of Society and Community. She has been a member of the academic staff since 2015 and serves as module lead for key components of the BA Social Work program, including placement modules, ethical practice, and social work law. Her professional journey includes over a decade of frontline social work with Birmingham City Council and prior academic roles at Birmingham City University and NEW College, Bromsgrove.
Educational Background:
- Post Graduate Certificate (Higher Education), University College of Estate (UCE), 2007
- Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies (CPE), UCE, 2005
- M.Soc.Sci. (Social Work), University of Birmingham, 1990
- Certificate of Qualification in Social Work, University of Birmingham, 1989
- BA Government, Birmingham Polytechnic, 1984
Julie Williams’ research focuses on critical and often underexplored dimensions of social work practice. Her interests include the health and safety of social care workers, particularly newly qualified professionals; the role of disgust as an emotional and ethical barrier in practice; and how class and religion shape social work values. These themes reflect a deep commitment to improving practitioner well-being and ethical decision-making in complex social environments.
Her recent publications and conference presentations emphasize emotional resilience and the challenges faced during the transition from education to practice. Collaborative work with Pete Ayling highlights qualitative insights into the lived experiences of new social workers, contributing to pedagogical and support frameworks in social work education.
Scientific Recognition:
- Registered Social Worker, Social Work England (ID: 85652)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA)
Julie has extensive professional experience both in the field and in academia. She has held leadership roles in trade unions as Shop Steward, Convenor, and Health and Safety Officer, and was Chair of the NAHTFE branch in her first teaching position. She has no known advising or grant activity listed, and there is no mention of labs or research teams. Her email is J.Williams@wlv.ac.uk, and she is actively engaged in curriculum development and student placement supervision.
