Caroline Down

Lecturer

Department of Human Sciences, Society & Culture

01752 636700

cdown@marjon.ac.uk

Role Summary

Caroline brings over 20 years of experience in youth work to the team and has worked in and helped develop and support many youth projects across Devon. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Social Policy, an MA in Youth and Community Work, and is JNC qualified. Caroline also has a background in training delivery and is a qualified Mental Health First Aid (youth) instructor.

Her teaching and practice are shaped by a deep commitment to supporting young people, particularly in rural communities. Caroline’s areas of interest include rural youth work and isolation, young people’s mental health, and the importance of spaces and places for effective youth work delivery.

Caroline is also currently in practice at a youth project in Torridge, still enjoying face to face youth work.

At Marjon she undertakes PDTs, leads and teaches on a number of modules on the Youth and Community course. She has also contributed to previous youth and community work masterclasses and the annual Youth Work Conference.

Qualifications

BSc (Hons) Social Policy and Administration

MA Youth and Community Work - JNC

Teaching

Module Lead

Engaging with Learning: Youth and Community Work

Professional Practice 1

Professional Practice 2

Professional Practice 3

Organising, Leading and Managing Practice

Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice

Teacher

Practitioner Research

Developing and Leading Projects

Research

'What is the impact of delivering youth work in shared community spaces' MA dissertation- Plymouth Marjon University 2022.

Expert Membership of professional bodies

Mental Health First Aid England Instructor Member (Youth course)

Other Interests

Caroline is a life long Spurs fan, enjoys walking her dogs on Dartmoor and has been known to bake the odd cake.