Lecturer in Social Work

About the Job

We are seeking a Lecturer in Social Work (0.4 FTE) to contribute to teaching, student support, and the continued development of our undergraduate and postgraduate Social Work provision. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team of academics and practitioners committed to delivering high-quality, professionally relevant education.

Essential skills and experience include:

• Teaching, mentoring, supervising, or assessing social work students and/or practitioners
• Professional experience across social work practice settings, with sound knowledge of contemporary practice issues
• Supporting students from diverse educational, cultural, and professional backgrounds
• Knowledge of Social Work England professional standards and social work education requirements
• Contributing to curriculum delivery, assessment, and student support within Higher Education or practice learning environments
• Working with social work students on placement and practice learning activity
• An understanding of what roles diversity, equity, and inclusion have within social work education and practice

About You

You will be a qualified and Social Work England-registered social worker with experience in professional practice and a strong commitment to social work education. You will bring enthusiasm for teaching and supporting students from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds. The ideal candidate will also have:

• A postgraduate (Masters or higher) qualification in Social Work or a related field
• Strong knowledge of contemporary issues in social work education and statutory social work practice
• Excellent communication, organisational, and collaborative working skills
• A commitment to scholarly activity and ongoing professional development