Lecturer (Teaching) Practice Facilitator in Social Work

1. To contribute to high quality teaching at undergraduate and post graduate level, to include designing and developing innovative learning materials and assessments, including module leadership in Social Work for practice-based modules and CPD modules to assess, mark and moderate module assessments. 2. To participate in curriculum development work including planning, development, and evaluation of courses. 3. To contribute to the assessment process for students including the setting, marking and moderation of student work, individually or collectively as part of a module team in accordance with quality assurance procedures. 4. Support students and mentors in existing practice placements within the independent, voluntary, and general practice sectors, which may include international placements. 5. To liaise with statutory and voluntary social work settings to source and develop new placement opportunities for social work students. 6. To ensure that all placement opportunities meet the
requirements of the Universitys workbased learning policy. 7. To work effectively with 'Impact', the Universitys service user and carer group. 8. To provide preparation, support, and training to support students and practice educators for preparation for practice and ensure quality learning in practice. 9. Proactively engage with key stakeholders including practice facilitators, academic staff, PLAST Team (Placement Support Team), the professional regulatory body and the independent, voluntary, and general practice sectors to provide an outstanding student experience. 10. Assess the quality of practice learning environments and propose interventions for improvement, including maintaining records, writing evaluation reports and monitoring quality. 11. Engage in tripartite arrangements with students and mentors as to facilitate effective partnership working and student support. 12. Participate fully in the life of the Institute and University, by engaging in representational and ambassadorial
activities in support of the Institutes activities and carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Head of Institute or her / his nominee. 13. To carry out agreed academic administrative work related to placements. 14. Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job; participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their development and training. 15. Take steps to ensure and enhance personal health, safety, and well-being and that of other staff and students. 16. Carry out these duties in a manner that promotes equality of opportunity and supports diversity and inclusion and takes into account the University's commitment to environmentally sustainable ways of working.