Manchester Metropolitan University Hiring for Reader (Social Work or Social Care Education) Job at Manchester, England , UK Full Time

An opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a Reader in Social Care or Social Work to make a major contribution to education, research, knowledge exchange, academic leadership and teaching within our Faculty of Health and Education. Located in the Department of Social Care and Social Work, the successful applicant will be expected to play an important role directly through their education leadership and knowledge of social work to the Department.

About the role:

We were recently inspected by Social Work England and all social work programmes were approved with no conditions. We are an ambitious department for both students and staff. Further information about the Department of Social Care and Social Work can be found here

Applicants will also be expected to contribute towards teaching in the Department, which offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Social Work, Integrated Health and Social Care, and we deliver Degree Apprenticeships programmes. Applicants will have a background in an area of social work or social care and experience of working in Higher Education.

The Faculty has a thriving research culture and a strong and developing research profile and there is more information here.

To apply:

Please submit your CV and covering letter via the online portal.

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Jenny Fisher (Head of Department, Social Care and Social Work) at [email protected]

You will also receive an additional discretionary payment of 2% per annum, which is in recognition of staff contribution to the University’s achievements and which will be added to your base salary each month until 31st July 2023.

Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits that a diverse organisation can bring. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates, who we recognise are underrepresented in this area.

We recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working and are open to conversations about this throughout the application process.