Matthew Lucas

Matthew Lucas is an experienced professional in the field of mental health and education, currently serving as a Student Support Coordinator at the University of the West of England since April 2024. Previously, Matthew has worked as an Educational Mental Health Practitioner at Off the Record (Bristol), and as a Targeted Youth Support Drugs & Alcohol Worker at BDP - Bristol Drugs Project. Matthew's extensive background includes roles as a Mental Health Youth Worker and Youth Worker at Manchester Youth Zone, along with a Project Worker position at The Manchester College. Matthew also has experience as a Teaching Assistant at Harpurhey Alternative Provision Academy. Educationally, Matthew holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Practice in Education Settings from the University of Exeter and a BSc in Psychology and Counselling from The University of Salford.