"Lecturer / Lecturer (Teaching) in Social Work"

The University of Worcester seeks to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, and highly motivated registered Social Worker to join the Department of Community, Social Justice and Health. The successful candidate will be an experienced practitioner with a passion for educating our future social workers. The successful applicant will also contribute to teaching and learning and be committed to providing a high-quality experience for students.

About you:

• You will have experience in curriculum development and innovative course design
• Hold a current social work registration
• Hold relevant qualification(s)
• Have experience of supporting learners in a practice and/or university setting
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be passionate about Social Work and being a Social Worker

The University of Worcester is a high achieving, award-winning, dynamic institution with a notably inclusive, civic ethos. It is one of the Country’s top universities for gender equality, with multiple accolades for teaching quality, inclusion, contribution to the community, and environmental sustainability. Further information about our staff profiles and research areas show our depth and breadth of experience and expertise.

What's in it for you?

• Annual incremental increase up to £42,882, with the opportunity to progress to £46,735 subject to performance and the university reward scheme
• 47 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days)
• Attractive Company Pension Scheme
• Access to a range of benefits such as our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tusker Car Leasing
• Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• In-house training and development support
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment

If you are interested in joining us at this exciting time and would relish the challenge of educating the next generation of professionals, we welcome your application.

For this role full-time, part-time and job share will be considered.

Informal queries in relation to this role are welcome and should be directed to Jo Lewis (Head of Department Community, Social Justice and Health) via j.lewis@worc.ac.uk

Please note that this post does not meet the minimum salary requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post who will require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Closing Date: Sunday 24 August 2025

Interview Date: Friday 19 September 2025