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Department of Social Work

Our Department of Social Work will support you to become a knowledgable professional with the skills you need in the sector, with invaluable industry placements built into the curriculum.

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Work for us

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? University College Birmingham offers a wealth of career opportunities, spanning a diverse range of roles in both academia and professional services.

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Work experience placements

We firmly believe work experience is the most effective way for you to embed your ‘world of work’ and occupational skills, as well as providing employers a fantastic opportunity to support the development of potential employees of the future.

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Lecturer in Health and Social Care

Deanna Vaughan

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Social Enterprise Myth Busting with Hayley Gillard

Join us in a Live Q&A with UCB Enterprise Hive as we Bust the Myths around Social Enterprise with our expert advisor Hayley Gillard.

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Head of Department for Social Work and Social Care

Dr Gemma Hunt

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Head of Department - Health, Social Care and Education

Debbie Hocknull

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Senior Lecturer

Zoe Hodgson

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Lecturer

Ellie Horton

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Lecturer

Claudette Bailey

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Senior Lecturer

Jill Nathan

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Lecturer

Jane Murdoch

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Lecturer

Sunny Mehan

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Lecturer

Fatima Rahim

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Senior Lecturer

Helen Waters

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Learning Skills and Development Coach

Joanna Cadman

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Subject Lead - Sociology and Health & Social Care

Helen Foy

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Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead

Shar Randall

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Head of Humanities and Social Sciences

Emma Ball

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UCB work experience recognised internationally

News of the great work experience available at UCB has travelled overseas, and international students are now requesting us personally!

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Made-up! Kris clinches third work placement.

Kris Delaney, BA (Hons) Specialist Hair and Media Make-up student, is absolutely made up after clinching her third work placement with an industry professional since starting at UCB.

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Hard work pays off for brave Kate

UCB student Kate Benton is rapidly making a name for herself in the hairdressing industry after fighting back from illness.

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University College Birmingham recognised for increasing social mobility

University College Birmingham has been ranked in the top 25 of higher education institutions in England committed to increasing social mobility.

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UCB's new health and social care course is first of its kind

UCB is blazing a trail with its innovative new health and social care course which allows practitioners to be assessed while they work.

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Team work pays off for front of house students

UCB's front of house students are on a winning streak after picking up another clutch of awards.

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Tech leaders gather for successful summer social at Moss House

The TechWM summer social was in full swing at Moss House, University College Birmingham, with regional tech industry leaders entrepreneurs, enthusiasts and influential figures from across the West Midlands in attendance.

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More young adults with SEN finding work with help from UCB

From retail to transportation, more young adults with special educational needs and learning disabilities are finding work thanks to a partnership between a Birmingham school and UCB.

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Students work with MasterChef champ to serve up five-course VIP meal

Students from University College Birmingham had a lesson like no other when they got to work with MasterChef: The Professionals winner Dan Lee to prepare a five-course feast for VIP guests from across Birmingham.

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Two nursing master's launched for community health and social care

University College Birmingham has launched a new MSc Adult Social Care Nursing, MSc Homeless and Inclusion Health Nursing and a V300 prescribing course to support community and social care Registered Nurses.

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Sports Therapy students praised for work at Ride Across Britain

Sports Therapy students have seized the chance to fine-tune their sports massage skills by working with cyclists taking part in Ride Across Britain – a 969-mile journey from Land's End to John O'Groats.

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Work of hired@UCB leads to rise in internships across the pond

Dedication on the part of UCB's employability service has led to impressive growth in the number of internships being offered to students by employers in the USA.

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Sushi, Students and Sugar Work Stole the Show at The Chefs' Forum in Birmingham!

Monday (9) October saw high profile hospitality professionals and young chefs gather at Rofuto Japanese Sushi Restaurant at the top of Park Regis Hotel in Birmingham's bustling city centre.

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Lecturer's social media and violence paper praised by Baroness Greenfield

A new report co-written by a UCB lecturer investigating the link between social media and youth violence has been labelled "urgent reading" by a member of the House of Lords.

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Health and Social Care undergraduates gain real experience mentoring college students

Students on University College Birmingham’s health and social care degree are getting vital real-life experience by mentoring those studying the subject at college level.

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Free start-up school offers expert insight for University’s social entrepreneurs

Aspiring entrepreneurs at University College Birmingham have been invited to join a start-up school as part of a new partnership designed to support social enterprise.

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Teaching The Vamps lead singer to make cocktails - all in a day's work for UCB's Georgia!

It's not every day you get to show the lead singer of one of your favourite bands how to make cocktails – but that's exactly what happened to UCB student Georgia Wheatley.

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Calling all writers, photographers and social media fanatics: Join our blogging team!

Do you enjoy writing? Love taking photos or sharing snaps on Instagram? Looking for an opportunity to boost your CV and showcase your digital skills to future employers? Then we want to hear from you!

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Students gain work experience with Glynn Purnell

Four Food and Beverage students have been given the opportunity to work at Birmingham restaurant Purnell’s as part of an industry enrichment initiative.

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Antoine Sitz at the Ritz for dream degree work placement

A French hospitality undergraduate at UCB has completed a dream work placement at one of the world’s most renowned hotels in his home country.

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hired@UCB manager "floored" to win national work experience award

A UCB manager who sets undergraduates up with work placements has won a national award for creating a first-of-its-kind degree module to give students who may “lack in academic confidence” a real edge on their CVs.

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Talented trio represent UCB at WorldSkills health and social care competition

Three promising UCB health and social care students with “natural ability” are off to demonstrate their talents...

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Rhian's research work opens door to a master's degree

A research scholarship with a top London institution has led to a former UCB student starting a master’s programme.

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Health, Social Care and Childcare progression event a resounding success

A recruitment event was held in the hired@UCB suite to show students on UCB’s Health and Social Care and Childcare courses what opportunities await them after graduation.

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Ed Bird

When it comes to studying marketing, Ed’s own experience in management and business shows the benefits this knowledge can bring for your future career.

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UCB teams up with ICC on new work placement scheme

Students at University College Birmingham are gaining a unique insight into the planning and management of major events at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Birmingham.

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Aspiring paramedic makes national health and social care competition final

An aspiring young paramedic studying at UCB is one of just eight out of 95 16-19 year old health and care students to reach the grand final of WorldSkills UK.

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Above and Beyond: Widening Participation for Apprenticeship Learners within Health and Social Care

Jane Murdoch and Aaron Bradbury based in the School of Education, Health and Community have had this article published in FE News.

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World-famous Italian sculptor captivates after dropping into UCB to see his work

World-famous Italian sculptor Lorenzo Quinn got to hear why UCB chose his Leap of Faith masterpiece to display in McIntyre House during an impromptu visit to the University.

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Calling all budding writers, photographers, Instagrammers and all round social media addicts

Would you love a part-time job, but feel too busy to commit to regular shifts every week? Looking for a way to impress future employers and make the most of your digital skills

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April Bloomfield is Best Chef in New York

Top New York chef April Bloomfield has won the award for Best Chef in New York at the James Beard Awards.

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Regeneration of former print works to create new sustainable construction centre

A sustainable construction skills centre is to be created by University College Birmingham as part of the regeneration of the iconic James Cond print works in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter.

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Tourism college student Caitlin lifts lid on past at placement at Coffin Works

A college student has lifted the lid on times gone by during a placement at The Coffin Works in Birmingham.

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Nshae Thompson

Health and Social Care Level 3

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Students are challenged to market historic coffin works

Marketing students were challenged to come up with creative ways of boosting business at the historic Birmingham coffin works.