Location: Singleton Campus, Swansea About The Role This is a Permanent post working 21 hours per week. The Approved Mental Health Professional programme is seeking a Senior Lecturer to ensure the smooth running and delivery of specialist teaching on this highly successful course. This is a permanent part time position (2 days a week) and we are recruiting from a range of professionals with previous experience of working in the AMHP environment. The AMHP Programme of study at Swansea University, Singleton Campus is written for those intending to become AMHPs, it is a 60 credit Post Graduate Certificate at Masters level, designed to meet the ‘Key Competences’ required by the Welsh Assembly Government and the ‘Key Skills’ considered by Social Care Wales to be appropriate for the role. The programme was introduced to meet the new roles and responsibilities for professionals working with individuals who are considered for, and who become subject to compulsory hospital admission and/or treatment and aftercare introduced in the Mental Health Act. The department has a range of undergraduate and professional programmes, including the BSc Social Work and the BSc Social Policy. The department has several Post Graduate degrees, including an MSc Social Work. The AMHP programme is closely associated with the social work team. Social work at Swansea is highly regarded and currently ranked among the best in the UK. We have strong links with overseas universities, particularly the University of Houston. The department has a lively research culture, with a significant number of PhD students. The post also requires high quality delivery of teaching and student learning and a commitment to enhancing the overall student experience. The successful candidate will work alongside another co-director, and the Partnership Board from 16 Welsh Local Authorities, to ensure the strategic direction and delivery of the programme meets the requirements stipulated by the Welsh Assembly Government and Social Care Wales. The role-holder will also be required to work with the programme officer on a number of key issues and initiatives with the goal of ensuring the programme meets its course aims. The successful candidate will be provided the opportunity to further their academic and professional development. Welsh Language Skills The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course. The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted. Additional Information Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter. A satisfactory DBS certificate must be provided before a start date can be confirmed. Closing Date: 6 October 2024 Interview Date: 18 October 2024 Informal Enquiries James Thomas james.thomasswansea.ac.uk Susan Chichlowska s.c.chichlowskaswansea.ac.uk £45,585 to £54,395 per annum