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Nicola Jones is a registered social worker and Lecturer in Social Work at the University of East Anglia's School of Social Work. She serves as Course Director for the Social Work Degree Apprenticeship programme and Disability Liaison Officer, with teaching focused on UEA's Integrated Social Work Degree Apprenticeship.
Her educational background includes:
- PhD in Social Work from University of East Anglia (awarded December 5, 2020)
- MA in Disability Studies from University of Leeds (awarded November 1, 2014)
- BA (Hons) Social Work from University Campus Suffolk (awarded July 1, 2012)
Her research explores personalisation in adult social care, specifically examining impacts of personal assistance on disabled parents' relationships with children. Her work stems from direct experience supporting disabled people and families, with key interests in employer/employee dynamics for disabled personal budget holders and family-centered approaches for parents with learning difficulties. Current publications analyze children's perspectives on disabled parenting and professional attitudes toward parents with learning difficulties.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
She leads significant teaching responsibilities including Social Sciences and Social Work (BA Year 1), Becoming a Social Work Apprentice, Law/Diversity in Social Work, and Working with Disabled Adults. Previously taught modules span Applied Social Work Theories, Child/Family Safeguarding, and MA-level Dissertation supervision. Her career trajectory includes frontline local authority work with disabled adults, NHS Community Mental Health Team experience, and a Senior Lecturer position at Anglia Ruskin University's School of Education and Social Care prior to joining UEA in 2022.
