Paula Thompson-Butler

Paula Thompson-Butler is currently an Associate Consultant at Shared Lives Plus, an Associate Trainer at TALKING LIFE TRAINING, and an Associate Practice Development Manager at the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE). With experience in various roles in social work, including Practice Educator, Advanced Social Work Practitioner, and Senior Social Worker at Nottinghamshire County Council, Paula has a background in Care Act training and photography. Prior to this, Paula worked as a Senior Probation Officer at Derbyshire Probation Services and held roles as a Student Social Worker at Cumbria Social Services and Alcohol and Drug Services. Paula holds multiple degrees and certifications in practice education, social work, and youth and community work.