Andrew Morris
- morrisad at bournemouth dot ac dot uk
- Lecturer In Social Science & Social Work
- BGB
Biography
My Practice Experience: I am a qualified counsellor and social worker. When I first qualified in 2007, from Bournemouth University, I worked in an Older Person’s Mental Health Team. I was part of a project that specialised in supporting people living with dementia. During my time with the team, I completed my safeguarding training and undertook regular inquiries. I later joined the Learning Disability Team and qualified as a practice educator and best interest assessor (BIA). After a few years, I was invited to help set up the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Team. I was the only full-time BIA for a few years before the team expanded. During this time I qualified as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) and undertook Mental Health Act assessments with people. I managed the team at this point and ran regular workshops throughout the year which focused on various aspects of DoLS and the Mental Capacity Act. I also continued to support students in my role as a practice educator.
When I left full-time practice in 2021 I started working at Bournemouth University as a lecturer in the Department for Social Science and Social Work. I still practice social work as an independent social worker so that I can keep my practical skills up to date. The social work team at Bournemouth University are lovely and since joining them, I have never looked back. When I’m not working at the University, I also teach various social care and creative writing courses in the local community.
My main interests are the mental health and well-being of students and qualified social workers.
Research
I am currently undertaking my PhD on the topic of social workers' experiences of shame in relation to work-based stress.
Books
- Polkinghorne, M. et al., 2023. Fusion Learning Conference 2023 - Proceedings. Poole, Dorset, UK, BH12 5BB: Bournemouth University.
Internet Publications
- Morris, A., 2024. The Real Reason All Social Workers Should Read X-Men Comics. Social Work News. Available from: https://www.mysocialworknews.com/article/why-social-workers-should-read-x-men-comics.
Posters
- Morris, A., 2024. Shame - The Monster Under the Social Worker's Bed. In: 2nd HSS PGR Conference.
- Morris, A., 2023. Rolling Dice – creative ways of engaging students with problem-based learning. In: Fusion Learning Conference 2023.
Profile of Teaching PG
- Psychosocial Perspectives Across the Life Course
- Developing Specialist & Professional Practice (DPSP) Unit
- Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
Profile of Teaching UG
- Psychosocial Perspectives Across the Life Course
Conference Presentations
- Fusion Learning Conference 2023, Rolling Dice - creative ways of engaging students with problem-based learning, 05 Jul 2023, Bournemouth University
Qualifications
- Fellow of the Higher Education Teaching Academy in Higher Education Teaching (Advance HE, 2023)
Memberships
- Social Work England, Member,