Since 2005, (initially as a part time associate lecturer) I have worked as a senior lecturer in social work at the University of Winchester , Southampton University and Southampton Solent - becoming full time at Winchester  in 2012. 

In addition, I am a Trustee of a charitable company, responsible for the day to day management of a village hall, in an area of rural isolation.  I organise a variety of creative workshops, events  and activities for the community. My passion has always been in strengths-based work, community arts and community development work in communities which are disadvantaged by exclusion and isolation.