Lecturer in Social Work

Part Time 0.5 FTE (equivalent to 17.5 hours per week)

Indefinite Agile working (blend of home and office based)

The Opportunity

This post represents an exciting opportunity to join an enthusiastic and experienced team of social work educators.

We are looking for an ambitious and team-focused person, who is passionate about the role of social work, to join the Social Work team in Keele University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Medicine.

The wider School and Faculty provide a very strong interprofessional context within which this post is located; something we are seeking to make more of in our work with students.

The successful applicant will provide teaching, supervision and pastoral support to students at all levels of study (undergraduate, postgraduate), as agreed with the Programme Director, and will engage in associated preparation and assessment work, as well as contributing to the selection of students and other 'citizenship' activities.

To be an appropriate candidate for this role:

• You will be a registered social worker – registered with Social Work England or eligible to be registered.
• You will have a social work qualification and have a qualification to at least postgraduate level (such as a PG Cert. Diploma or full Masters award)
• You will have experience in social work practice within the UK, ideally within adult or mental health services, or within more specialist child and family services.
• Whilst days of the week are negotiable at the point of offer of the position, it is expected that Wednesday mornings would form part of the regular working pattern due to the timing of regular staff meetings.

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff.

In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site 'outstanding' nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience.

With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 12,500 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN charter, and values equality and diversity across our workforce. We strive to ensure that our workforce is representative of broader society, and therefore, we would actively welcome applications from men for this role.

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

Please note this appointment is subject to both medical clearance by the University's Occupational Health provider and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

How to Apply

For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies

For informal enquiries may be addressed to Cath Holmstrom: [email protected]

Applications to this address will not be accepted.

Interviews will be held on: 21st April 2026