We have an exciting new role in our Education & Social Care department for a Social Work Lecturer & Placements Lead.
The successful candidate will work with the social work team to ensure that the modules are delivered in line with the specifications and Social Work England Education and Training Standards (2021), including skills days and placement support. As an experienced and qualified Social Worker, you will deliver sessions at levels 4, 5 and 6 on the BA (Hons) in Social Work.
As the Social Work Placements Lead in the Education and Social Care department, your primary responsibility will be to provide quality assured placements for our social work students. To facilitate efficient and effective administrative operations and provide essential support and training to internal and external stakeholders. You will ensure our students are ready for practice.
Responsibilities include:
- To design and deliver a wide range of effective and inclusive teaching and learning activities
- To assess the work and progress of all students and provide them with constructive and timely feedback.
- To seek ways of improving student performance by reflecting on teaching design and delivery and obtaining and analysing feedback.
- To develop and apply innovative approaches to improving the learning environment, teaching and/or assessment and feedback methods
- Engage in professional development relating to teaching, learning and assessment, including the use of an evidence-informed approach, which utilises the outcomes of scholarship to enhance teaching practice
- Contribute to course development and the development of new programmes of study demonstrating an inclusive and collaborative approach to delivery.
- Contribute to outreach and/or widening participation activity within the Department/ School
- Produce Plans of learning, lesson plans, assessment plans, varied learning materials and any other related activities that positively impact the effectiveness of learning.
- Maintain records of formative and summative assessments of students’ learning carried out.
- Plan, deliver and assess high-quality teaching and associated activities on courses and programmes as specified by the Head of School/Department
- Communicating with students and the placement provider, as well as PEs, trainers and academic staff, confirming placement arrangements and providing them with appropriate documentation including details of all policies and procedures and assessment strategies.
- Provide all necessary information to the Practice Assessor at the receiving organisation and during each student’s placement.
- Preparing information for PEP (Practice Advisory Panel), which also includes providing any student information the Panel may require.
- Maintain a student interim & final report filing system
- Distribute interim & final reports to PAP members & provide feedback to tutors.
- Maintain an up-to-date database of student placement forms.
- Assist in visiting new and existing placements to evaluate the placement potential
- Work collaboratively with major stakeholders outside the immediate social work team to ensure that placement processes are completed effectively.
- Responsible for liaising with external stakeholders including PEs, Learning & Developments Managers and external organisations on all placement matters including the Governing Body the HCPC concerning financial returns and quality assurance issues
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The Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will be learner—and quality-focused and committed to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding by creating a positive working and study environment. Equity, Diversity, and inclusion should be embedded within your core values.
Education & Training
- Relevant degree in Social Work
- To be an experienced qualified Social Worker
- Qualified Practice Educator at L2
- GCSE A*- C or nationally recognised level 2 qualification in Maths and English or equivalent. (e.g. CSE 1, O Level A – C) Or prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
- A recognised teaching qualification or willingness to complete the necessary qualification is desirable but not essential
Experience
- Academic experience in a field relevant to Higher Education
- Experience in administration in a diverse organisation
- Experience in high-level administrative roles
- Experience of working under pressure and able to prioritise work and meet deadlines
- Experience working in an HE environment is desirable but not essential
For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications so early application is advised.
Bradford College
At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.
Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.
We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.
Benefits of working at Bradford College:
- Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 44 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
- Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure
- Teachers’ Pension scheme, with a generous 23% employer contribution
- Annual salary reviews
- Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
- Free sports and gym facilities
- Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
- Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
- Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
- Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
- Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
- On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
- A host of training development opportunities
- Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
- The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.
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*If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.
Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with our statutory safeguarding requirements detailed in Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search.
Please be aware it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.