Current jobs related to PhD Studentship in Children's Social Care and/or Education and Health Inequalities - Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne - Newcastle University


  • Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and enthusiastic Health and Social Care teacher to join our team at a large secondary school in the Newcastle area. As a Health and Social Care teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons to students in KS3 and KS4, creating a positive learning environment that promotes language skills...


  • Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and enthusiastic Health and Social Care teacher to join our team at a large secondary school in the Newcastle area. As a Health and Social Care teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons to students in KS3 and KS4, creating a positive learning environment that promotes language skills...


  • Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

    Are you a passionate educator with expertise in Health and Social Care?Do you thrive in a dynamic secondary school environment, inspiring students to excel?Teaching Personnel is partnering with a reputable secondary school in Newcastle to find a dedicated full-time Health and Social Care Teacher. This rewarding opportunity allows you to contribute to a...


  • Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time

    Job OverviewJob Title: Children in Care and Care Leavers Team Social WorkerLocation: Newcastle, UKSalary: £27 - £37 per hourAbout Us:Randstad Care is a leading provider of social care services, partnering with local authorities to deliver high-quality support to vulnerable children and young adults.Job Responsibilities:Provide social work services to...

  • Care Professional

    3 weeks ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time

    Job SummaryRandstad Care is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our dynamic team in Newcastle. As a Social Worker in the Children in Care and Care Leavers Service, you will play a crucial role in supporting and advocating for children and young people who are in the care system or transitioning into independent living.Key...

  • Social Worker

    1 week ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time

    Job OpportunityNew Role: Social Worker - Children in Care and Care Leavers TeamAbout the Job:We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our team in Newcastle. As a Social Worker, you will work closely with vulnerable children and young people, providing support and guidance to help them achieve their full potential.Key...

  • Social Worker

    1 week ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time

    {"Job Title": "Social Worker - Children in Care and Care Leavers Team", "Job Description": "About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join our team in Newcastle, UK. As a Social Worker, you will play a crucial part in providing care and guidance to children in care and care leavers, helping them achieve their full...

  • Social Worker

    1 week ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time

    {"Job Title": "Social Worker - Children in Care and Care Leavers Team", "Job Description": "About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join our team in Newcastle, UK. As a Social Worker, you will play a crucial part in providing care and guidance to children in care and care leavers, helping them achieve their full...

  • Social Worker

    3 weeks ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time £29 - £37

    Job Opportunity for a Social Worker£29 - £37 per hourAbout Randstad Care:We are proud to partner with the Children in Care and Care Leavers Team in Newcastle to recruit a dedicated and experienced Social Worker.Make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young peopleWork with a passionate and experienced teamDevelop your skills and...

  • Social Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time

    Job Title: Social Worker - Children in Care and Care Leavers TeamJob Type: Full-timeLocation: Newcastle, UKJob Description:We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Social Worker to join our team in Newcastle. As a Social Worker, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments, planning interventions, and working collaboratively to support and...

  • Social Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time

    Job Title: Social Worker - Children in Care and Care Leavers TeamJob Type: Full-timeLocation: Newcastle, UKJob Description:We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Social Worker to join our team in Newcastle. As a Social Worker, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments, planning interventions, and working collaboratively to support and...

  • Social Worker

    5 days ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time

    Job OpportunityRandstad Care is partnering with Newcastle's Children in Care and Care Leavers Team to recruit a skilled Social Worker.About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our team and work with children in care and care leavers. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the needs of this vulnerable population...

  • Social Worker

    5 days ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time

    Job OpportunityRandstad Care is partnering with Newcastle's Children in Care and Care Leavers Team to recruit a skilled Social Worker.About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our team and work with children in care and care leavers. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the needs of this vulnerable population...

  • Social Worker

    7 days ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time

    Job Title: Social Worker - Children in Care and Care Leavers TeamLocation: Newcastle, UKSalary: £27 - £37 per hourAbout Us:Randstad Care is excited to partner with Newcastle's Children in Care and Care Leavers Team to recruit a dedicated and skilled Social Worker. Our team is committed to providing high-quality care and support to vulnerable children and...

  • Social Worker

    1 week ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time

    Job Title: Social Worker - Children in Care and Care Leavers TeamLocation: Newcastle, UKSalary: £27 - £37 per hourAbout Us:Randstad Care is excited to partner with Newcastle's Children in Care and Care Leavers Team to recruit a dedicated and skilled Social Worker. Our team is committed to providing high-quality care and support to vulnerable children and...

  • Social Worker

    7 days ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time

    Job Title: Social Worker - Children in Care and Care Leavers TeamLocation: Newcastle, UKSalary: £27 - £37 per hourAbout Us:Randstad Care is excited to partner with Newcastle's Children in Care and Care Leavers Team to recruit a dedicated and skilled Social Worker. Our team is committed to providing high-quality care and support to vulnerable children and...

  • Social Worker

    3 weeks ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title: Social Worker - Children in Care and Care Leavers TeamLocation: Newcastle, UKSalary: £29 - £37 per hourAbout Us: Randstad Care is proud to partner with the Children in Care and Care Leavers Team in Newcastle to recruit a dedicated and experienced Social Worker.Job Responsibilities:Provide high-quality social work services to...

  • Social Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time

    Job Title: Social Worker - Children in Care and Care Leavers TeamAbout Randstad Care:Randstad Care is a leading provider of social care services, partnering with local authorities to deliver high-quality support to vulnerable individuals and families.Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Social Worker to join our team in Newcastle. As a...

  • Social Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time

    Job Title: Social Worker - Children in Care and Care Leavers TeamAbout Randstad Care:Randstad Care is a leading provider of social care services, partnering with local authorities to deliver high-quality support to vulnerable individuals and families.Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Social Worker to join our team in Newcastle. As a...

  • Social Worker

    3 weeks ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time

    About Randstad CareWe are proud to partner with the Children in Care and Care Leavers Team to recruit a dedicated and experienced Social Worker. Our team is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young people.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide high-quality social work services to children in care and care leaversDevelop and...

PhD Studentship in Children's Social Care and/or Education and Health Inequalities

4 months ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Newcastle University Full time

Award Summary

100% of home tuition fees paid and annual stipend (living expenses) currently £19,237 for 24/25. Additional funding to cover research costs and attendance at training and conferences.

Overview

Interested in children's health, social care and education? This PhD project will explore critical challenges in children's social care and/ or education with a particular focus on health inequalities.

The proposed PhD project is a collaborative partnership between Newcastle University (Newcastle Health Innovation Partnership) and Newcastle City Council's (NCC) Health Determinants Research Collaboration. The specific focus of the research can be proposed by the applicant. Potential applicants are encouraged to discuss their ideas with the below contacts before submission to ensure their research interest is aligned to the strategic priorities of NCC. Priorities include but are not limited to school exclusions, reducing care entry and late adoption breakdown. Research should include exploring innovative strategies to enhance outcomes for disadvantaged children and families within Newcastle and seek to develop the evidence base and generate actionable recommendations for policy and practice. We are particularly interested in applications that adopt multidisciplinary and multi-methods approaches.

Number Of Awards: 1

Start Date: September 2024

Award Duration: The funding covers a three-year PhD

Application Closing Date: Friday 7th June 2024

Sponsor

Newcastle University Faculty of Medical Sciences & Newcastle Health Innovation Partnership

Supervisors

Prof Ruth McGovern, Newcastle University, Population Health Sciences Institute

Dr Louise Brennan, Newcastle University, Population Health Sciences Institute

Dr Liz Castle, Newcastle City Council Health Determinants Research Collaboration

Eligibility Criteria

  • A minimum 2:1 degree in a relevant subject area.
  • Training in social research methods, preferably through a masters or experience
  • Interest in health inequalities, children's social care and/or education research, desire to have real world impact
  • The ability to work collaboratively across organisations and willingness to ensure research is beneficial to Newcastle City Council.
  • This award is available to home and international applicants. Successful international candidates will be required to make up the difference between home fees and international fees.

How To Apply

You must apply through the University's Portal, by clicking the 'Apply' button, above.

In 'Course choice' tab, click 'Search Course' put 'Postgraduate Research' in 'Type of Study', 'Full Time' in 'Mode of Study', '2024' in 'Year of Entry', code '8370F' in 'Course Title', blank in 'Research Area'.

Press 'Search', select 'PhD Population Health Sciences (FT)', and click 'Save selection.'

Either upload a document or write into 'Personal Statement'. Put code 'PH048' in 'Studentship/Partnership Reference'. When prompted for research proposal, select 'Write Proposal'. Type in the title of the research project from this advert. A research proposal is not required. You can also upload a covering letter and CV, please state how your interests and experience relate to the project.

Contact Details

Professor Ruth McGovern, Newcastle University, Population Health Sciences Institute

Dr Liz Castle, Newcastle City Council Health Determinants Research Collaboration

100% of home tuition fees paid and annual stipend (living expenses) currently £19,237 for 24/25. Additional funding to cover research costs and attendance at training and conferences.