Senior Lecturer

Social Work with Foundation Year - UH-001003

The University of Huddersfield seeks and encourages applicants in order to widen participation, improve access and apply the principles of equal opportunities. We provide support for applicants who require additional assistance in order to select the right course of study and make a successful transition to studying at University. We encourage local, national and international applications. 
Further information for International Students can be found on:     
<a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/international">http://www.hud.ac.uk/international</a>
If you were educated outside the UK, you are required to have International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at a score of 7.0 and a minimum of 6.5 in any single component. If you have alternative qualifications or do not meet the IELTS requirement we also offer a range of <a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/pre-sessionalenglishprogramme/">Pre-Sessional English Programmes.</a>
The University provides opportunities for the accreditation of prior learning (APL) as stated at the following link: 
<a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/section-c/">https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/section-c/</a>
Further information related to the School APL process can be found on the School pages in the VLE
<a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/hhs/apl/">http://www.hud.ac.uk/hhs/apl/</a>
The University’s general minimum entry requirements are specified in the ‘Regulations for Awards which can be found on the Registry website as follows:
<a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/contents/">https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/contents/</a>
Every person who applies for this course and meets the minimum entry requirement – regardless of any disability – will be given the same opportunity in the selection process.  General advice and information regarding disability and the support the University can give can be found by contacting student services as follows:
Telephone: 01484 472675
Email: disability@hud.ac.uk
Further information is available at their website at:
<a href="http://students.hud.ac.uk/wellbeing-disability-services/disabilityservices">http://students.hud.ac.uk/wellbeing-disability-services/disabilityservices</a>  
Further advice on the specific skills and abilities needed to successfully undertake this course can be found by visiting our website at
<a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/courses/">http://www.hud.ac.uk/courses/</a>
and by contacting the admissions tutor. 
In addition this course, the MSci leads to professional recognition with Social Work England.
However, the specific entry requirements and admission criteria for the course is detailed below.
MSci Social Work with Foundation Year:
In line with professional body requirements, upon application to the MSci, candidates must be able to demonstrate that they are:     
<ul>
<li>School/College leavers who have reached 17.5 years on admission</li>
<li>Able to demonstrate the potential to become confident, reflective and safe practitioners eligible for registration with SWE as a social worker who is able to uphold a positive image of the social work profession</li>
</ul>
And have:
<ul>
<li>DDE at A Level.</li>
<li>64 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.</li>
<li>MPP in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma.</li>
<li>Pass (D or E grade on core) at T Level.</li>
<li>Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits, 15 at Merit, 30 at Pass.</li>
<li>64 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.</li>
<li>NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma/Level 3 Extended Diploma at grade D.</li>
</ul>
In addition, you must have Level 2 Maths or Numeracy or GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above, or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme.
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 7.0 overall with no element lower than 6.5, or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our <a href="https://hud.ac.uk/international/courses-and-entry-requirements/international-entry-requirements/">International Entry Requirements</a> page.
If you have alternative qualifications or do not meet the IELTS requirement we also offer a range of Pre-Sessional English Programmes(<a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hud.ac.uk%2Finternational%2Fpre-sessional-english%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CI.I.Richardson%40hud.ac.uk%7Cfa996fc1d3a345e1faac08dd1f7216e4%7Cb52e9fda06914585bdfc5ccae1ce1890%7C0%7C0%7C638701297061042536%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=TzbzeFdEheQQPLUSKZ7dhw4eD8imjmOFaQJ3GRGb6Vs%3D&amp;reserved=0">https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/pre-sessional-english/</a>).
For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements(<a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hud.ac.uk%2Fundergraduate%2Fhow-to-apply%2Fentry-requirements%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CI.I.Richardson%40hud.ac.uk%7Cfa996fc1d3a345e1faac08dd1f7216e4%7Cb52e9fda06914585bdfc5ccae1ce1890%7C0%7C0%7C638701297061061861%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Mv36cHqUXlRbzMwpMmEO05MuCWs4OKV0JR1WHeHiuP8%3D&amp;reserved=0">http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/</a>).
The Criteria for selection of applicants for social work training is based on statements at entry level of the Professional Capabilities Framework.  
Candidates are shortlisted on the strength of their written applications. Candidates will need to show how they have used their previous experience (e.g. paid, voluntary, personal, educational) to help them develop some knowledge and understanding of the tasks, roles and responsibilities of social workers. We look for people who are able to work alongside others with sensitivity and understanding. We consider how prepared candidates are for studying at postgraduate level, their relevant experience and their understanding of what social work is. 
All shortlisted candidates will be offered an interview, where selection for the course takes place. Throughout the interview candidates must show an ability to communicate well in spoken and written English. Service-users, carers and partner agencies are involved in the selection process. Interviews will include a group activity, a written test and a 1-1 activity.
SWE requires that we consider the suitability of applicants, in relation to their conduct, health and character. All candidates must declare any physical or mental health condition that could affect their ability to carry out any role in a social care setting safely. If a candidate declares a physical or mental health condition, we may ask them to give us consent for a health report from their GP or other health professional who knows about their condition. Telling us about a health condition will not necessarily prevent candidates being offered a place on the course.
Candidates must also tell us about their current disciplinary record and criminal offences. Prior to enrolling on the course all students will be subject to an enhanced disclosure with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Again, any disciplinary record and criminal offences will not necessarily preclude a candidate being offered a place on the course. 
We will take account of:
<ol>
<li>Whether the offence is relevant to social work</li>
<li>The seriousness of the offence</li>
<li>The length of time since the offence</li>
<li>If there is a pattern of offending behaviour</li>
<li>If the person’s situation has changes since the offence</li>
<li>The circumstances surrounding the offence</li>
</ol>
Each person’s situation will be considered individually and anonymously by a panel of academic and professional colleagues within the School of Human and Health Sciences.
All offers made are subject to candidates declaring any health issues and criminal convictions, (including those normally regarded as spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974 (exceptions) Order 1975) and they must be willing for these to be discussed with placement agencies. 
In addition candidates will need to tell us if they are or have been subject to any enquiries by Social services in relation to Safeguarding Children or Vulnerable Adults.

The following points are relevant to the MSci Social Work:
<ul>
<li>Full practice placement attendance is required</li>
<li>In theory/practice modules there is no compensation between theory and practice; all practice elements must be passed</li>
<li>Compensation between theoretical assessments is not permitted below 30%</li>
<li>Students may compensate between the marks for different elements of assessment unless otherwise started in the module specification</li>
<li>There is no condonement on this programme</li>
</ul>

UH-001003 - Social Work with Foundation Year

Intermediate Compulsory

Intermediate Level

Foundation Compulsory

Foundation Level

Honours Compulsory

Honours Level

Pre-Foundation Compulsory

Pre-Foundation Level

Master's Compulsory

Master's Level

Structure

Diploma of Higher Education

Bachelor of Science with Honours

Certificate of Higher Education

Bachelor of Science

Be able to critically reflect on and take account of the impact of inequality, disadvantage and discrimination on those who use social work services and their communities.

Use ideas and techniques to devise and sustain arguments, and/or solve problems.

The ability to use initiative and take responsibility for their own learning and continued professional development.

Recognise the importance of evidence based practice in social work and the need to contribute to the debates on research as applied to practice situations.

Gain critical understanding of knowledge in relation to risk assessment and risk management.

Be critically aware of the impact their own values may have on practice with different groups of service users and carers.

Gain critical understanding of knowledge in relation to working with adults, including older people.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of Professionalism: the ability to identify and behave as a professional social worker, committed to one’s own professional development.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of Diversity: recognise diversity and apply anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive principles in practice.

Incorporate in their practice an awareness of their own values base, and sensitivity to the needs of those who do not share their social, cultural or religious background or who differ in terms of their race, age, ability, social class or sexual orientation.

Work effectively in an organisation with a critical and responsible approach to policy and procedures, work co-operatively with others and manage their own time and resources effectively and accountably.

A critical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry within their own and others work are used to create and interpret knowledge in social work.

Gain critical understanding of knowledge in relation to mental distress and ill health.

Demonstrate to an appropriate level all nine domains of the PCF: Professionalism; Values & Ethics; Diversity; Rights, Justice & Economic Well-being; Knowledge; Critical Reflection & Analysis; Interventions & Skills; Contexts & Organisations; Professional Leadership.	

Gain critical understanding of knowledge in relation to working with children and adult transitions across services and agencies.

Knowledge and understanding about how social work as a discipline is constructed within changing historical, political and organisational contexts and the significance of other disciplines that contribute to social work knowledge.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of How to systematically apply critical reflection and analysis to inform and provide a rationale for professional decision-making.

The ability to demonstrate originality in the application of social work knowledge in addressing complex problems.

Demonstrate a capacity for logical, systematic, critical and reflective reasoning and apply the theories and techniques of reflective practice.

A comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to their own research or advanced scholarship.

The ability to critically apply research to professional situations.

Demonstrate to an appropriate level the Chief Social Workers’ Key Knowledge and Skills Statements (for Children and Family Social Work and Adult Social Work).

Gain critical understanding of knowledge in relation to physical ill-health, dementia and dying/end of life.

Gain critical understanding of knowledge in relation to immigration, especially for refugees and asylum-seekers.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of How to Intervene using social work skills: students will understand how to use judgement and authority to intervene with individuals, families and communities to promote independence, provide support and prevent harm, neglect and abuse. Students will also understand how to evaluate these approaches.	

Gain critical understanding of knowledge in relation to behavioural and/or parenting problems.

The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and professionals in a variety of media.

Recognise the value of, and contribute to supporting the learning and development of others.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of Professional Leadership: Students will take responsibility for the professional learning and development of others through supervision, mentoring, assessing, research, teaching, leadership and management.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of Contexts and organisations: How to engage with organisational frameworks and contribute to the development of services and organisations. Students will understand how to operate effectively within multi-agency and inter-professional partnerships and settings.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of How to critically apply knowledge of social sciences, law and social work practice theory.

Demonstrate a critical and systematic understanding of the application to social work of research, theory and knowledge from sociology, social policy, psychology and health; with the ability to evaluate the applicability of this knowledge in practice situations.

Gain critical understanding of knowledge in relation to relationship stress and/or breakdown.

Gain critical understanding of knowledge in relation to poverty.

Recognise the importance of, and begin to demonstrate professional leadership.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of Rights, Justice and Economic Wellbeing: understand how to advance human rights and promote social justice and economic well-being.

Gain critical understanding of knowledge in relation to neglect, violence and abuse (of children and adults, including domestic violence).

Communicate , using written, oral and ICT skills appropriately and sensitively.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of Values and Ethics: how to apply social work ethical principles and values to guide professional practice.

Gain critical understanding of knowledge in relation to working with children and young people.

Gain critical understanding of knowledge in relation to families across all age groups, ‘think family’.

Gain critical understanding of knowledge in relation to substance misuse and addictions.

Gain critical understanding of knowledge in relation to disability.

The School is committed to comprehensive student engagement and works actively with the University of Huddersfield Student Union to support this through the student representative system see further information at:
<a href="http://www.huddersfield.su/courserephub">http://www.huddersfield.su/courserephub</a>
Within the School students are represented at committee level from Student Panels to the School Board. The School also has a Student Council.  Individual feedback on the quality and standards of teaching and learning is received through module and course.
The University has a Diversity, Equality and Inclusivity Enhancement Committee (UEDIEC) and the School has a Diversity Champion, both of which supports and drives forward the curriculum development. 
An effective external examination system is managed by Registry and all reports are viewed at University, School and course levels. External examiner and student feedback, as well as all statistical data about the course, is reported through the course committee structure and scrutinised through the University-wide annual evaluation process. In line with regulatory body requirements for social work, external examiners for the course must be appropriately experienced and social work qualified and be registered with the SWE.

UH-001003

This programme specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the course and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module can be found in the study module guide and course handbook. The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed by the University.
The judgment of the most recent (Aug-2010) Quality Assurance Agency Subject Review states:
<ul>
<li>Confidence can reasonably be placed in the soundness of the institution's present and likely future management of the academic standards of its awards</li>
<li>Confidence can reasonably be placed in the soundness of the institution's present and likely future management of the quality of the learning opportunities available to students</li>
</ul>
The outcome of the most recent institutional audit can be found at:
<a href="https://www.qaa.ac.uk/docs/qaa/reports/university-of-huddersfield-ia-10.pdf?sfvrsn=141f581_4">https://www.qaa.ac.uk/docs/qaa/reports/university-of-huddersfield-ia-10.pdf?sfvrsn=141f581_4</a>

At course level support is provided by:
Personal Academic Tutor (PAT)
The University has implemented a PAT system. This system aims to both improve the student experience of learning and teaching, and increase student retention and achievement rates. Specifically, PATs: 
<ul>
<li>Provide a personal contact for the student within the University and the School</li>
<li>Act as a liaison between the student and course leaders to seek any improvements required</li>
<li>Offer guidance, assistance and support in managing the students' academic experience</li>
<li>Recognise when the problems presented are beyond the personal tutor's competence and seek guidance and support for the student through the University and/or School referral processes</li>
<li>Work with students to review and reflect upon their own progress and if necessary on ways to improve it</li>
<li>Take part in supportive training events</li>
</ul>
Module Leader
The module leader is responsible for teaching, learning and assessment of the modules within this course.
 Course Leader
The course leader is responsible for the entire quality assurance arrangements for the course.
Year Leader
The year leader is responsible for a management of a particular year of a course.