Lecturer in Social Work Children and Families

University of Cumbria; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Research days

Professional development

HEA/Advance HE accreditation support

Mentor in first year

Career development

Job summary

The University of Cumbria invites applications for a lecturer in social work, with current sector experience and a commitment to innovative learning in adult social care or mental health contexts.

The role requires familiarity with national standards and professional body requirements for social work training, and the post may be offered as a job share.

An enhanced DBS check will be required, and the university provides opportunities for professional development and recognition.

Qualifications

• Experience of designing and delivering innovative learning and development in social work.
• Sound knowledge of the current national standards and professional body requirements for social work training.
• Current experience of working within the sector.

Skills

Social work knowledge

Lecturing experience

Adult social care experience

Mental health experience

Job description

We are the University of Cumbria, for and from Cumbria and our localities, rooted in serving our communities, with people, place and partnership at our heart.

Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated lecturer in social work with current experience of working within the sector, ideally in adult social care or mental health social care. Experience of designing and delivering innovative approaches to learning and development is welcomed.You will need a sound knowledge of the current national standards and professional body requirements for social work training and practice.

This post is also available as a job share.

Please note, this role will require an enhanced DBS check.

We are seeking innovative, creative, high-quality researchers, and scholars to foster a culture of exploration, discovery and intellectual challenge that generates international recognition, respect and engagement.

In return, the university offers an attractive benefits package including35 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays, 25 research and scholarly activity days (pro rata), support for professional development, support to achieve Higher Education Academy/Advance HE accreditation, mentor provision in the first year of employment and opportunity for career development.

For more information about the University of Cumbria, click here .

We encourage applications from the broadest range of society, including all under-represented groups with particular emphasis on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in our University and in comparison, to the sector.