Allan Rose

Academic qualifications

• PGCE, Brunel University
• M Phil Social Work, Brunel University
• MA History of Art, Birkbeck College
• CQSW, Leeds Polytechnic
• BA English/History, University of Kent

Profile

I have taught on the Social work programme at Brunel since 2006.

Prior to this I have had substantial experience as a social work practitioner and manager, having worked in a wide variety of social work settings, mostly in Local Authority Children’s Services. I have managed and supervised social workers in teams, working with Looked After Children, Children in Need and Child Protection. I have wide experience of the dilemmas that face front line practitioners in responding to complex and emotionally demanding practice issues. I am strongly committed to the values of the profession and to promoting these in the face of increased pressure from managerial and market driven approaches that are colonising the profession.

In addition I am interested in inter-professional learning and practice, and am part of a School wide initiative in this area.

I was BA programme leader from 2007 until January 2011.

Teaching responsibilities

I teach students at all levels on BA and MA programmes.

I have responsibility for one BA module: Introduction to Social Work.

A also teach on Human Development, Children and Families, Reflective Practice, and Practice modules.

I am interested in inter-professional learning and practice, and am part of a School wide initiative in this area.

I am involved with a Service User group within the university.

Research interests

I am currently planning research into the impact of marketisation on services for children with disabilities, their families and the role of their social workers.