Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Dr Darren Hill
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Darren's contemporary academic deployment is situated within the School of Health and his primary teaching resides within the Social Work & Community Studies Group. Darren also contributes to Youth Work, Nursing and Mental Health awards through the inclusion of substance use related teaching.
Darren’s professional background includes community social care experience within housing support, mental health, family support and community drug treatment services. Darren is also available for bespoke CPD training, he regularly delivers commissioned motivational interviewing and psychoactive substances training for a range of community-based services at a regional and national level.
Current Teaching
- BA & MA Social Work
- BSc Social Care Justice & Recovery
- MSc Child & Adolescent Mental Health
- Working with Dual Diagnosis (Mental Health & Substance Use)
Research Interests
Darren undertakes research and evaluation within health and social care services as both an independent and commissioned researcher. He favours qualitative research methods using an ethnographic approach within practice. Darren also acts as a Director of Studies and Supervisor for postgraduates undertaking research awards.
Ask Me About
- Addiction
- Community
- Mental health
- Social work