Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Social Work in Luton

The School of Society, Community and Health sits within a vibrant and growing portfolio of professionally aligned programmes, including Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Paramedic Science and Public Health. We are committed to delivering high-quality, research-informed education that prepares students for impactful careers across health and social care. Our Social Work programmes have a strong regional reputation, excellent student satisfaction, and deep partnerships with employers and practice learning providers. We are particularly proud of our commitment to widening participation and inclusivity, supporting a diverse student body and enabling learners from all backgrounds to succeed.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Social Work to join our expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery and development of our Social Work provision, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and apprenticeship routes. The role involves working closely with practice partners and contributing to an outstanding student experience through innovative teaching, strong academic support, and practice-informed learning.

We welcome applications from qualified Social Workers who are registered with Social Work England, and who bring a genuine passion for social work education and its transformative impact on individuals, families, and communities. You will have some experience of teaching, training, or supporting learning within professional or practice settings, and a clear commitment to delivering inclusive, student-centred education. We are particularly interested in candidates who value widening participation and are motivated to support a diverse student body to succeed and thrive. You will demonstrate a strong awareness of current developments in social work practice and policy, and an ability to translate this into engaging, practice-informed learning experiences. Above all, you will be enthusiastic about contributing to a collaborative academic community and supporting the development of the future social work workforce.

At the University of Bedfordshire, inclusivity is a key University value, and we are committed to creating an environment in which we celebrate and value the diversity of our staff and student community and provide fair opportunity and outcomes for all. We recognise that diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent and benefit from opportunities that the diversity of talent and thought creates. We, therefore, particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in the University of Bedfordshire’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds (particularly in roles in grades 7 and above), disabled people; LGBTQ+ people; and women in some senior grades.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. We offer a range of employee benefits including a generous pension and annual leave entitlement, free fitness classes and gym membership, flexible working arrangements, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact the Social Work Portfolio Lead: Laura Shephard at Laura.Shephard@beds.ac.uk

To Apply Please visit our website www.beds.ac.uk/jobs. For any enquiries contact People & Culture email P&C@beds.ac.uk. Please note a Curriculum Vitae will only be accepted if accompanied by a fully completed University application form.