Catriona Anderson

Lecturer

Qualifications

• University of Dundee - BA (Hons) Social Work 2.1
• University of Stirling – TQFE (Distinction)
• University of the Highlands and Islands – MSc Applied Social Sciences:  Globalisation and Crime (studying towards qualification)

Professional Registrations

• Scottish Social Services Council – Social Worker
• General Teaching Council Scotland – Lecturer (FE)

Experience

24 years work experience in Social Work (qualified and unqualified), working across the following sectors:

• Criminal Justice
• Drug and Alcohol Services
• Adults and Older People
• Out of Hours
• Residential Childcare
• Children Services
• Council Officer Training (Adult Support and Protection)
• JII Training (Child Protection)
• Link worker for Student Social Workers on placement

Research Interests

• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES)
• Correlation between type of adversity and type of crime
• Sociology of Social Work

Interests and Hobbies

• Spending time with family and friends, travelling (the Highlands and Europe), music/gigs/festivals, being outdoors with my dogs, crime thrillers, learning French and I love a good book.
• I also enjoy researching new and exciting ways to teach; engaging students in their learning, all whilst promoting the health and social care profession.