MA/SVQ Assessor/ IV Health & Social Care

HIJOBS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational institution is seeking a MA/SVQ Assessor/IV in Health & Social Care to work at their Thurso, Dornoch, or Alness campuses. The successful candidate will manage recruitment and retention targets, ensuring excellent experiences for candidates in SVQ Care programmes. Ideal applicants will hold relevant SVQ qualifications or comparable experience, and a workplace assessing qualification is preferred. The role offers diverse benefits including 45 days of annual leave and a local government pension scheme.

Benefits

45 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland

Occupational sick pay scheme

Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes

Qualifications

• Minimum SVQ Level 3 qualification or relevant experience in the care sector.
• Ideally hold a workplace assessing or verifying qualification.
• A level of Gaelic ability would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience in care sector

Workplace assessing qualification

Gaelic ability

Education

SVQ Level 3

SVQ Level 4 (SCQF Level 8)

Job description

We are seeking a MA/SVQ Assessor/IV Health & Social Care to be based at our Thurso, Dornoch or Alness 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.

Responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for achieving the recruitment, retention and outcome targets of candidates on work‑based SVQ Care 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

The suitable candidate will hold a relevant qualification in the subject area – at minimum SVQ Level 3 but ideally at Level 4 (SCQF Level 8) or have comparable knowledge and experience in the care sector and will ideally hold a valid workplace assessing or verifying qualification, although training can be given.

A level of Gaelic ability would be advantageous to your application.

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