Children & Young People MA/SVQ Assessor

HIJOBS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Children and Young People MA/SVQ Assessor to support the recruitment and retention of candidates in work-based SVQ Childcare programmes. The role requires relevant qualifications and experience in the Childcare sector. Key benefits include 45 days annual leave, Local Government Pension Scheme, and various employee support programmes. This is a pivotal role aimed at enhancing candidate experiences and ensuring compliance with standards.

Benefits

45 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland

Occupational sick pay

Family friendly leave provisions

Employee Assistance Programmes

Employment Benefits Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum SVQ Level 4 or equivalent in the relevant subject area.
• Valid workplace assessing or verifying qualification is preferred.
• Experience working in the Childcare sector is essential.

Responsibilities

• Achieve recruitment and retention targets for SVQ Childcare programmes.
• Liaise with candidates, employers, and College staff for compliance.
• Support programme evaluation and continuing personal development.

Skills

SVQ Level 4 qualification

Experience in the Childcare sector

Understanding of SVQ assessment

Gaelic ability

Education

Relevant qualification in subject area

Job description

We are seeking a Children and Young People MA/SVQ Assessor, to be based at any of our UHI North, West & Hebrides Campuses.

A college + university like no other

With 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye, and Outer Hebrides, we cover a geographic area larger than Wales, comprising 40% of Scotland’s coastline. Our campuses and centres are located within historic towns and villages, set amongst the shorelines, mountains, and moors, with local staff working across our region to support our students and communities.

Position

We are seeking a Children and Young People MA/SVQ Assessor, to be based at any of our UHI North, West & Hebrides Campuses.

Responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for achieving the recruitment, retention and outcome targets of candidates on work‑based SVQ Childcare programmes, liaising with candidates, employers and various College staff/departments to ensure an excellent candidate experience and compliance with health and safety standards, and supporting programme evaluation, enhancement and continuing personal development.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Suitable candidates will hold a relevant qualification in the subject area – at minimum SVQ Level 4 or equivalent (Level 9 – Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) or have comparable knowledge and experience in the relevant industry and will ideally hold a valid workplace assessing or verifying qualification, although training can be given. They will have an understanding of SVQ assessment and experience of working in the Childcare sector.

A level of Gaelic ability would be advantageous.

Benefits of working for us

• 45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (Highland Council)
• 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
• Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
• Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Employment Benefits Scheme including lifestyle savings and Cycle to Work Scheme