Maxine Thompson

Maxine Thompson is a Sub-Regional Assessor (SRA) at Kingston University within the Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education. She holds a BA (Hons) in Social Work from Kingston University (2008) and certifications including a Practice Teaching Certificate and ILM Level 5 Award in Leadership. Her professional focus centers on nurturing future social workers through apprenticeship assessment, emphasizing trauma-informed practice, cultural competence, and compassionate leadership.

• Education: BA Social Work (Kingston University, 2008)

Thompson advocates for evidence-based social work practice, integrating trauma-informed approaches. She has trained in the Story Stem Assessment Profile at the Anna Freud Centre and holds certification as a suicide first aider. Her leadership experience includes managing social workers in looked-after children teams and early help teams, prioritizing staff well-being and professional standards.

She plays a pivotal role in the Social Work BA (Hons) Integrated Degree Apprenticeship program, combining academic assessment with mentorship for apprentices. Her work underscores the importance of cultural humility and professional credibility in social work.