Health & Social Care Instructor

Dumfries and Galloway College; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Health & Social Care Instructor to provide mandatory and bespoke training to professionals in the health and social care industry. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification, a background in care settings, and the ability to effectively deliver training. This role includes a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for professional development. Join us in fostering excellence in health and social care education.

Benefits

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Up to 45 days annual leave Pro Rata

Opportunities for career progression

Access to health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Practical experience working within a care setting is essential.
• Experience delivering mandatory or certificated training courses is desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mandatory and in-house training courses to health and social care professionals.
• Deliver a variety of professional qualifications within the health and social care sector.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Organisation

Teamworking

Communication skills

Digital proficiency

Education

Relevant qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Health & Social Care Instructor

Dumfries Campus | £19.43 per hour | Timesheet contract | Fixed Term

Other Benefits

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Up to 45 days annual leave Pro Rata (including bank holidays and college closure dates)
• Opportunities for career progression and personal development
• Access a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits inc. Cycle to Work, Bike Shop, Home & Electronics Lifestyle Saves and Employee Assistance Programme.

What's the Job?

We are seeking an experienced Health and Social Care Instructor to deliver mandatory and in-house training courses to professionals within the health and social care industry.

The Commercial Development and Delivery Team are responsible for delivering a variety of professional qualifications, including certificated and bespoke courses, in a College that aims to be one step ahead.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for a Health & Social Care Instructor with current, relevant qualifications and experience to deliver a range of mandatory and bespoke training courses to the health and social care sector, including:

• Moving and Handling People
• Infection Control
• Medication Awareness
• Adult Support and Protection

You will be suitably qualified and experienced in health and social care practice. Experience of delivering certificated courses would be an advantage, but training and support will be provided.

To succeed in this role, you will have some or all of the following:

• A relevant qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Practical experience working within a care setting is essential.
• A Group Training Certificate or similar is desirable.
• Experience delivering mandatory or certificated training courses (e.g., Moving and Handling, Infection Control, Medication Awareness) is desirable.
• Strong customer service, organisation, teamworking, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in digital skills relevant to the role, including experience using MS Office and any job-specific systems.
• Adaptability to evolving digital tools and a willingness to continuously improve digital competencies.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Who we are

Explore our website for more information about the College and who we are. About Us Dumfries & Galloway College

How to apply

If you are interested, please complete the online application form via the Dumfries and Galloway College website by the closing date indicated below.

For further information, please contact Jackie Kelly, Skills Delivery Team Leader - 01387 734198

Closing Date:

9th January 2026

What happens next

Interviews for successful applicants will be held in week commencing 19th January 2026

What else you need to know

If you're invited for interview, you will be required to evidence your Right to Work in the UK - Right to Work Guidance.

If you're successful in securing the role, your employment will be conditional on the college receiving two satisfactory references and background checks including the disclosure Scotland check on all criminal offences (spent & unspent) so ensure you are not barred from working with Children or Vulnerable Adults.

All staff are required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme, which is managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland.