Nicola Lewis

Nicola Lewis is an experienced social work professional currently serving as the Connect Lead at TACT Fostering since April 2019, where coordination, creation, and oversight of the TACT Connect scheme are key responsibilities. Previous roles include positions as Independent Fostering Panel Member at TACT Fostering, Independent Advanced Social Work Practitioner at Leicestershire County Council, Independent Advanced Social Work Wellbeing Practitioner at Northumberland County Council, and Independent Senior Social Worker at Wakefield Council, among others. Nicola has a robust academic background, holding degrees in Social Studies and Social Work from the University of Bradford, a Postgraduate Diploma in Infant Observational Studies from the Northern School of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, and training in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy and Trauma Sensitive Yoga. Additional qualifications include Copy Editing and Proofreading from the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading, as well as a Management Development Programme certification from Natwest Mentor.