Role
Yvonne Parkes is a Lecturer in Social Work Care and Community within the School of Social Sciences. She's a versatile academic and practitioner with experience in health and social care, research, and teaching. With a strong academic background and a commitment to professional development, Yvonne brings a unique blend of knowledge and expertise to her roles. With a foundation in research methodologies and a commitment to enhancing student learning experiences. Her dedication to improving educational practices and promoting social welfare underpins her contributions to academia.
As a Senior Lecturer Yvonne has demonstrated her academic abilities whilst teaching on Social Work BA (Hons), Social Work (MA) and Health and Social Care.
Yvonne is a module leader in core modules such as Working with People, Professional Practice and Foundations in Health and Social Care. Her caretaking responsibilities for modules include Social Policy, Research in Health and Social Care and Person-Centred Interventions.
She took on leadership roles for EDI Committee, Employability and Level 5 Personal Tutoring.
Career overview
Yvonne has gained extensive practical experience across the health and social care sector, working in various roles.
As a Children and Families Student Social Worker, she managed caseloads, provided support for child protection cases, engaged in advocacy, and communicated with families and professionals. In her role as an Aftercare Coordinator within Addiction Services, she was responsible for managing caseloads, offering individual support, organizing group activities, and collaborating with professionals.
Additionally, as a Support Worker in a refuge setting and a telephone advisor for women’s aid, she performed key working, developed care plans, advocated for clients, ensured safeguarding, and focused on enhancing professional skills.
Yvonne's educational background and qualifications include a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) and Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). She also holds a Master of Research (MRes) in Psychological Research Methods, a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Work, a Diploma in Higher Education in Psychology, and a Certificate in Social Sciences.
Research areas
Yvonne's research areas include:
- LGBTQ+ Communities
- Mental Wellbeing
- The Roles of Social Workers
- Student Experience
Publications
BAILEY, D., KEMP, L. and PARKES, Y., 2019. The missing piece in the integration jigsaw? Evidence for the social work role in integrated care for adults. Nottingham: Nottingham Trent University.
PARKES, Y. and BAILEY, D., 2018. A review of Sure Start Centres. Nottingham: Nottingham Trent University.
Conferences:
MACHIN, R., ARNOLD, J., PARKES, Y. and SIEBERT, P., 2024. Embedding assessed work like experience (AWLE) into the BA (Hons) Health and Social Care curriculum: reflections on success and challenges. In: TILT Annual Learning and Teaching Conference (ALTC) 2024, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, 18-19 June 2024.
Unpublished Reports:
Bailey, D., Hui, A., Calabria, V. and Parkes, Y. (2020) AID Mental Health: Assets in decision making for mental health tribunals. Unpublished Evaluation report for grant application.
Additional Research Projects:
Understanding how to include health and safety skills into social work education/training. Analysing data from social work students and social workers to identify what was missing and what could be changed.
Finding ways to incorporate local communities in children and families’ social care. A review of 60 serious case reviews.
Understanding the experiences of LGBTQ+ Young People who are considered looked after/care experienced.