Patrick Walker
Lecturer
E-mail: j.p.walker@rgu.ac.uk
Patrick has worked in Social Work for eighteen years and joined Robert Gordon University in 2003. His experience includes working with Barnardos at Craigerne School, Peebles which provided a therapeutic environment for boys under 12 years old; in a Young People's unit in Edinburgh; Children and Families Social Worker in the Scottish Borders; Unit Manager of a Secure Unit in Edinburgh; Senior Social Worker,Children and Families, Scottish Borders, managing two area offices with particular reference to Child Protection. He has also acted as Curator ad Litem in a number of Family Law cases.
Patrick's first degree was in English, Fine Art and Film & Media, taken at Stirling University. He returned there to qualify in Social Work.
Teaching
- BA/BA (Hons) Social Work
- BA/BA (Hons) Social Work by Distance Learning (SIRCC)
- Year Tutor for Distance Learning
- Personal Tutor
- Social Work in Society
- Social Work Roles Values and Skills
- Child Care and Child Protection
Research Interests
- Risk and Risk Assessment
- Child Protection
Contact Details
Patrick Walker
Lecturer
School of Applied Social Studies
Faculty of Health and Social Care
The Robert Gordon University
Garthdee Road
Aberdeen AB10 7QG
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)1224 263248
Facsimile: +44 (0)1224 263222
E-mail: j.p.walker@rgu.ac.uk
