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Promoting systemic thinking, and therapeutic and relationship-based approaches in Social Work

Call for Editors

We are seeking two co-editors for the Journal of Social Work Practice. This thriving and well-regarded journal publishes papers based on psychodynamic and psychoanalytic thinking, systems theory and relationship-based practice. The journal has an impact factor of 1.3.

The role of journal editor is fulfilling and enjoyable, enabling you to contribute to the whole social work community of academics, educators and frontline practitioners. Editors will champion high-quality social work practice and research, build connections with like-minded scholars, and gain a behind the scenes experience of academic publishing. With the support of the Editorial Board, you will contribute to editorial strategy and act as an ambassador for the JSWP and its values at conferences and other events.

GAPS welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented or minority groups.

For more information about the postion and the application process email info@gaps.org.uk or use the link below.

 

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

EssentialDesirable
Training & Qualifications
  • Social Work Qualified
  • Educated to post graduate level
  • A registered social worker member of GAPS or another professional association
Experience
  • Experience as a social work practitioner/manager or related fields
  • Demonstrated success in writing for publication
  • Experience of reviewing processes (e.g. proof-reading or copy editing, providing constructive feedback)
  • Familiarity with major developments taking place in social work education and practice in the UK and abroad, and/or in other related fields
  • Experience as an editor or as a
    member of an Editorial Board
  • Experience in the field of research
    and/or higher education in social work
    or in related fields
  • Experience in the area of conference
    presentations/giving talks to others
Skills & Knowledge
  • Experience as an editor or as a member of an Editorial Board
  • Experience in the field of research and/or higher education in social work or in related fields
  • Experience in the area of conference
    presentations/giving talks to others
  • Familiarity with the use of ScholarOne or similar online manuscript submission systems
  • The ability to analyse research papers from a range of research methodologies
  • The ability to promote and support the submission of high-quality papers from practitioners and academics

 

Centre for Social Work Practice Legacy Fund

The legacy fund was launched on 9th November 2021... find out more...

Practice Development Bursaries

GAPS Members may apply for bursaries to fund, for example, conference attendance, setting up a work discussion group, running a workshop, or other practice development opportunities.