Liz Clarke

Liz Clarke is a Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the School of Psychology, Social Work and Public Health, Oxford Brookes University. She coordinates the BA Social Work Degree program, leads undergraduate and postgraduate modules, and supports Practice Educators for student placements. She also works part-time as a Tutor in Social Work at Ruskin College.

Education

• BA in Modern European Studies
• PG Diploma in Mental Health Studies
• MA/DipSW in Applied Social Studies
• Masters in Public Administration (University of Warwick, 2013)

Professional Experience

• 20 years in voluntary sector mental health services (Nottingham Advocacy Group, MIND, Oxfordshire Mental Health Matters)
• 5-year management role in adult mental health voluntary sector service (South Oxfordshire)
• Child Protection Social Worker (South Oxfordshire, 4 years)
• Independent Practice Educator for Social Work students (past 10 years)

Professional Memberships

• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council