Social Work Lecturer Teaching Professionals

The development and characteristics of social work theories underpinned by social sciences and humanities.

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The prescribed legislative and regulatory requirements in the social sector.

The set of rules that govern the activity of a company.

Counselling techniques used in different settings and with various groups and individuals, especially concerning methods of supervision and mediation in the counselling process.

The goals identified in curricula and defined learning outcomes.

The discipline that concerns the theory and practice of education including the various instructional methods for educating individuals or groups.

The development and principles of human rights and social justice and the way they should be applied on a case by case basis.

The development and characteristics of sociological, anthropological, psychological, political, and social policy theories.

Accept accountability for one`s own professional activities and recognise the limits of one`s own scope of practice and competencies.

Identify the strengths and weaknesses of various abstract, rational concepts, such as issues, opinions, and approaches related to a specific problematic situation in order to formulate solutions and alternative methods …

Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.

Speak for and on behalf of service users, using communicative skills and knowledge of relevant fields to assist those less advantaged.

Identify oppression in societies, economies, cultures, and groups, acting as a professional in an non-oppressive way, enabling service users to take action to improve their lives and enabling citizens to …

Assess, plan, facilitate, coordinate, and advocate for options and services on behalf of a person.

Respond methodologically to a disruption or breakdown in the normal or usual function of a person, family, group or community.

Take decisions when called for, staying within the limits of granted authority and considering the input from the service user and other caregivers.

Consider the social service user in any situation, recognising the connections between micro-dimension, meso-dimension, and macro-dimension of social problems, social development and social policies.

Ensure that the content, methods, materials and the general learning experience is inclusive for all students and takes into account the expectations and experiences of learners from diverse cultural backgrounds. …

Employ a set of organisational techniques and procedures which facilitate the achievement of the goals set. Use these resources efficiently and sustainably, and show flexibility when required.

Treat individuals as partners in planning, developing and assessing care, to make sure it is appropriate for their needs. Put them and their caregivers at the heart of all decisions.

Systematically apply a step-by-step problem-solving process in providing social services.

Work in accordance with management and organisational principles and values focusing on human rights and social justice.

Employ various approaches, learning styles, and channels to instruct students, such as communicating content in terms they can understand, organising talking points for clarity, and repeating arguments when necessary. Use …

Assess the social situation of service users situation balancing curiosity and respect in the dialogue, considering their families, organisations and communities and the associated risks and identifying the needs and …

Evaluate the students' (academic) progress, achievements, course knowledge and skills through assignments, tests, and examinations. Diagnose their needs and track their progress, strengths, and weaknesses. Formulate a summative statement of …

Develop a collaborative helping relationship, addressing any ruptures or strains in the relationship, fostering bonding and gaining service users` trust and cooperation through empathic listening, caring, warmth and authenticity.

Communicate professionally and cooperate with members of the other professions in the health and social services sector.

Use verbal, non-verbal, written, and electronic communication. Pay attention to the specific social service users' needs, characteristics, abilities, preferences, age, developmental stage, and culture.

Write, select or recommend a syllabus of learning material for the students enrolled in the course.

Induce clients, colleagues, executives, or public officials to talk fully, freely, and truthfully, so as to explore the interviewee`s experiences, attitudes, and opinions.

Act according to the political, social and cultural contexts of social service users, considering the impact of certain actions on their social well being.

Use established processes and procedures to challenge and report dangerous, abusive, discriminatory or exploitative behaviour and practice, bringing any such behaviour to the attention of the employer or the appropriate …

Cooperate with people in other sectors in relation to social service work.

Delegate activities and tasks to others according to the ability, level of preparation, competence and legal scope of practice. Make sure that people understand what they should do and when …

Deliver services which are mindful of different cultural and language traditions, showing respect and validation for communities and being consistent with policies regarding human rights and equality and diversity.

Take the lead in the practical handling of social work cases and activities.

Present to others examples of your experience, skills, and competences that are appropriate to specific learning content to help students in their learning.

Research and establish an outline of the course to be taught and calculate a time frame for the instructional plan in accordance with school regulations and curriculum objectives.

Strive to provide the appropriate services to social work clients while staying within a professional framework, understanding what the work means in relation to other professionals and taking into account …

Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal …

Enable individuals, families, groups and communities to gain more control over their lives and environment, either by themselves or with the help of others.

Ensure hygienic work practice, respecting the safety of the environment at day care, residential care settings and care at home.

Provide founded feedback through both criticism and praise in a respectful, clear, and consistent manner. Highlight achievements as well as mistakes and set up methods of formative assessment to evaluate …

Ensure all students falling under an instructor or other person's supervision are safe and accounted for. Follow safety precautions in the learning situation.

Mediate in conflicts and tense situations by acting between parties, such as service users, important others like families, and institutions, striving to effect an agreement, reconciliate, and resolve problems.

Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.

Evaluate the needs of individuals in relation to their care, involve families or carers in supporting the development and implementation of support plans. Ensure review and monitoring of these plans.

Communicate with the school staff such as teachers, teaching assistants, academic advisors, and the principal on issues relating to students' well-being. In the context of a university, liaise with the …

Communicate with education management, such as the school principal and board members, and with the education support team such as the teaching assistant, school counsellor or academic advisor on issues …

Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of customers, …

Maintain accurate, concise, up-to-date and timely records of the work with service users while complying with legislation and policies related to privacy and security.

Inform and explain the legislation for users of social services, in order to help them understand the implications it has on them and how to use it for their interest.

Identify, respond and motivate individuals in social crisis situations, in a timely manner, making use of all resources.

Practice social care and social work in a lawful, safe and effective way according to standards.

Keep up with new research, regulations, and other significant changes, labour market related or otherwise, occurring within the field of specialisation.

Negotiate with government institutions, other social workers, family and caregivers, employers, landlords, or landladies to obtain the most suitable result for your client.

Discuss with your client to establish fair conditions, building on a bond of trust, reminding the client that the work is in their favour and encouraging their cooperation.

Create a package of social support services according to the service user's needs and in line with specified standards, regulations and timescales.

Maintain discipline and engage students during instruction.

Plan the social service process, defining the objective and considering the methods of implementation, identifying and accessing available resources, such as time, budget, personnel and defining indicators to evaluate the …

Prepare content to be taught in class in accordance with curriculum objectives by drafting exercises, researching up-to-date examples etc.

Develop, define and implement actions that can prevent social problems, striving for the enhancement of the quality of life for all citizens.

Promote inclusion in health care and social services and respect diversity of beliefs, culture, values and preferences, keeping in mind the importance of equality and diversity issues.

Supporting client`s rights to control his or her life, making informed choices about the services they receive, respecting and, where appropriate, promoting the individual views and wishes of both the …

Promote changes in relationships between individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities by taking into consideration and coping with unpredictable changes, at the micro, macro and mezzo level.

Intervene to provide physical, moral and psychological support to people in dangerous or difficult situations and to remove to a place of safety where appropriate.

Assist and guide social service users to resolve personal, social or psychological problems and difficulties.

Make referrals to other professionals and other organisations, based on the social service users' requirements and needs.

Routinely evaluate own practice, critically evaluating and monitoring the practice methods and outcomes in consistent, coherent and appropriate ways, being aware of relevant methodologies and utilising feedback from managers, supervisors, …

Report results and conclusions on society's social development in an intelligible way, presenting these orally and in written form to a range of audiences from non-experts to experts.

Review social service plans, taking service users' views and preferences into account. Follow up on the plan, assessing the quantity and quality of services provided.

Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) to continuously update and develop knowledge, skills and competences within one`s scope of practice in social work.

Interact, relate and communicate with individuals from a variety of different cultures, when working in a healthcare environment.

Help social service users identify and express their expectations and strengths, providing them with information and advice to make informed decisions about their circumstances. Work with individuals, families, groups, communities …

Establish social projects aimed at community development and active citizen participation.

Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so …

Instruct students in the theory and practice of social work including social work knowledge, skills, and values to prepare them in engaging in culturally competent social work with diverse populations …

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Coping strategies in crisis cases which allow individuals to overcome their problems or fears and avoid psychological distress and breakdown.

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The inner workings of a university, such as the structure of the relevant education support and management, the policies, and the regulations.

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Programs targeting the social development and learning of individuals in their own community, through a variety of formal or informal education methods.

Provide assistance in the planning and organisation of school events, such as the school's open house day, a sports game or a talent show.

Support and coach students in their work, give learners practical support and encouragement.

Provide assistance to students when working with (technical) equipment used in practice-based lessons and solve operational problems when necessary.

Support university students with the writing of their paper or theses. Advise on research methods or additions to certain parts of their dissertations. Report different types of errors, such as …

Conduct field work or research which is the collection of information outside of a laboratory or workplace setting. Visit places in order to collect specific information about the field.

Gather relevant information by applying systematic methods, such as interviews, focus groups, text analysis, observations and case studies.

Execute a systematic empirical investigation of observable phenomena via statistical, mathematical or computational techniques.

Plan scholarly research by formulating the research question and conducting empirical or literature research in order to investigate the truth of the research question.

Develop and plan the learning goals and outcomes for education institutions, as well as the required teaching methods and potential education resources.

Discuss proposals and projects with researchers, decide on resources to allocate and whether to move forward with the study.

Establish a connection between organisations or individuals which may benefit from communicating with one another in order to facilitate an enduring positive collaborative relationship between both parties.

Encourage students to cooperate with others in their learning by working in teams, for example through group activities.

Keep track of the pupils who are absent by recording their names on a list of absentees.

Identify the necessary resources needed for learning purposes, such as materials in class or arranged transportation for a field trip. Apply for the corresponding budget and follow up on the …

Monitor the changes in educational policies, methodologies and research by reviewing relevant literature and liaising with education officials and institutions.

Take part in symposia, international experts' conferences, and congresses to present research projects, methods, and results and to gather information on developments in academic research.

Display results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.

Advise beneficiaries on future career options through counselling and, potentially, through career testing and evaluation.

Ensure that the necessary materials for teaching a class, such as visual aids, are prepared, up-to-date, and present in the instruction space.

Provide expert knowledge in a particular field, especially concerning mechanical or scientific subjects, to decision makers, engineers, technical staff or journalists.

Conduct academic research, at a university or college or on a personal account, publish it in books or academic journals with the aim of contributing to a field of expertise …

Contribute to university or college managerial decisions, such as budgetary issues, school policy reviews and recommendations, department promotions, and hiring of new staff members. This may also include participation in …

Assist students working on a doctorate in specifying their research question and deciding on a methodology. Monitor their progress and conduct quality reviews of their work.

Monitor and evaluate the actions of the educational staff such as teaching or research assistants and teachers and their methods. Mentor, train, and give advice to them if necessary.

Incorporate the use of online learning environments and platforms into the process of instruction.

Assess the appropriate evaluation of students undergoing social work practice.

Initiate and design research to assess social problems and evaluate social work interventions. Use statistical sources to connect the individual data with more aggregated categories and interpret data relating to …

Organise content, form, methods and technologies for delivery of study experiences that occur during educational effort which leads to gaining learning outcomes.

Supervise social work students while they are on social work placement. Share expertise and train them to execute their responsibilities well.