Apprentice Educator - Health, Social Work and Sport

By joining the University of Lancashire, you’ll become part of a thriving community of talent that’s united by a shared vision – to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.

About the role:

We are seeking an Apprentice Educator in Social Work to join the School of Health, Social Work & Sport. The role involves working with course teams, learners, and employers in the provision of the Social Work apprenticeship programmes, including recruitment, retention, and achievement in line with the University and the Institute for Apprenticeship and Technical Education standards.

About you:

You will be a qualified and experienced Social Work professional with recent, evidence-based practice and a strong commitment to professional development. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant undergraduate degree (preferably honours degree in a Social Work related subject), be registered with Social Work England (SWE), and possess Stage One Practice Educator (PEPS) status. Level 2 English and Maths is also a must. You will have experience in teaching and supporting learners in work-based settings, assessing competence, and using interactive approaches to enhance engagement and success. Strong organisational skills, effective communication, and proficiency in IT and social media are essential. You must be able to travel across sites and demonstrate a commitment to confidentiality. 

The successful candidate will play an active part in enhancing the learner experience, engaging with recruitment, and supporting the School’s wider academic and professional activities.

Interested applicants are able to arrange an informal discussion about the role by contacting Laura James.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.