Principal Lecturer - Social and Professional Studies
I am a qualified social worker and spent many years working in statutory social work, in a variety of roles, before becoming a lecturer in social work some twelve years ago. As Principal Lecturer, I provide leadership for Social and Professional Studies.
I am also the Course Coordinator for the BSc Social Work programme at Bedford campus.
Qualifications
- BA (Hons) Social Work - University of Lancaster
- Certificate of Qualification in Social Work - University of Lancaster
- Approved Social Worker - CCETSW
- Dementia Care Mapping - University of Bradford
- Advanced Dementia Care Mapping - University of Bradford
Teaching Role
I teach on a range of social work courses, both undergraduate and post graduate, qualifying and post qualifying. The teaching is connected to the following areas:
- Social Work with Adults
- Social Work Theories and Methods of Intervention
- Communication Skills
- Poverty and Social Exclusion
Research Interests
- Social Work, Religion and Spirituality
- The development of holistic approaches within social work education and practice
- End of life and dementia care
Recent Publications
- Wade, N & Raffray, J. (2010) - ELCA Project Spiritual Resources and the Quality of Life London: Department of Health
- Book chapter: Wade, N & Johns, R (2011) Older people, social policy & empowerment: More Choice, more say? In Johns, R (2011) Social Work, Social Policy & Older People, Exeter: Learning Matters
Service to the Academic/Professional Community
- Programme Correspondent Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Luton & Milton Keynes Approved Social Work Consortium, 2004-2006
- External Validation UCE PQ Programmes, 2007
- Periodic Review of Social Welfare at University of Worcester, 2008
- Member of Religion & Belief Forum University of Bedfordshire, 2009 - Present
Recent Conference Presentations
- JSWEC Placement development within the PVI sector, 2007
- University of Bradford Beyond Belief: Religion and Belief in Professional Practice
- Social Work & Spirituality: Encounters with students in a safe space Nicolette Wade & Rev Cassandra Howes, 7 September 2011
- University of Bradford Beyond Belief: Religion and Belief in Professional Practice
- The development of e-learning materials for the Department of Healths National End of Life Care Programme, 8 September 2011
- University of Bedfordshire What does respect mean and how can it be developed in a diverse learning community? Nicolette Wade, Cass Howes & Susan Sapsed, July 2012
Contact Details
E: nicolette.wade@beds.ac.uk
