About ARU:
ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.
ARU Peterborough opened its doors to students in September 2022. The university was delivered in partnership with Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority and Peterborough City Council. ARU Peterborough will provide transformational and inclusive higher education for the city and region.
https://aru.ac.uk/peterborough
About the role:
One of our key areas of excellence is social work. ARU was ranked as 5th in the UK for social work in the Guardian league table 2024, and at ARU Peterborough we offer programmes including, BA (Hons) Social Work, MA Social Work, and PGCert Practice Educator (Social Work). With continued growth of the department and plans to expand the portfolio of programmes, we are now seeking to appoint two Lecturer Practitioners (full or fractional) to join our social work team.
You will need a Degree and as these are vocational programmes, contemporary experience and CPD evidence of social work practice and current Social Work England registration is required. Backgrounds in all areas of social work will be considered, but to compliment the existing team skillset we would be particularly interested in candidates with experience of statutory adults’ social work, and/or experience of practice education and supporting students on placements or social workers through their ASYE.
These posts are focused on practice and as such, you will not be required to undertake research or have a research background. You are encouraged to consider how you will be able to maintain currency of your practice knowledge and skills in this role and we would welcome discussions about fractional posts for individuals who may want to also hold a concurrent fractional post in social work practice alongside this role.
We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can fulfil their potential and thrive. We welcome and encourage applications from all parts of the community regardless of their backgrounds, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. As a family friendly institution, we welcome applications for part time and flexible working. We have been awarded an Athena SWAN Silver award.
Informal enquiries can be made to Gemma Webb, Lead Practitioner for Social Work – gemma.webb@aru.ac.uk
Find out more about working with us.
We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.
This appointment is subject to an enhanced level children's and adults barred list disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further information can be obtained from https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
Guidance Notes:
For a list of key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.