Work Based Assessor - Adult Health & Social Care

Dumfries and Galloway College; Brighton; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed college in the UK is looking for a Work Based Assessor in Adult Health and Social Care. This role involves delivering qualifications and supporting candidates in a flexible working environment. Candidates should have relevant experience in adult care settings and excellent management skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £29,464 - £31,723 per year, with various benefits including pension and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Membership of the Local Government Pension

Up to 45 days annual leave Pro Rata

Career progression opportunities

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a relevant residential social care role is essential.
• Experience as a work-based Assessor is desirable.
• Knowledge of current working practices in Adult care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver qualifications in Social Services and Care Services Leadership.
• Manage a portfolio of candidates effectively.
• Provide assessments and support in professional courses.

Skills

Experience in Adult care setting

Excellent time management

Strong customer service

Good verbal and written communication

Experience using MS Office

Education

Relevant Qualification at SCQF Level 7

Job description

Work Based Assessor - Adult Health and Social Care

Dumfries | Full & Part time hours available | £29464 - £31723 per year FTE/ Pro Rata, Permanent

Other Benefits

• Membership of the Local Government Pension
• 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’re looking for full and part-time Social Care Assessors to join our Skills Delivery Team. Assessors will deliver from the following range of qualifications, depending on their experience and relevant qualifications:

• Social Services – SCQF Levels 6, 7 & 9
• Care Services Leadership & Management – SCQF Level 10

You don’t need to be able to deliver all levels — we welcome applicants with expertise in any of the above areas.

The Skills Delivery Team is responsible for delivering certificated and bespoke professional courses, SVQs, MAs and Open Learning courses in a college that aims to be one step ahead. The Work-based Learning Social Care team are a growing and evolving team who deliver SVQ’s and Modern Apprenticeships.

Who we’re looking for?

We’re looking for people with experience of working in an Adult care setting. Recent experience working in the sector and knowledge of current working practices are essential. Experience as an assessor is desirable but training and certification will be provided.

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

• Relevant Qualification at a minimum of SCQF Level 7
• Experience of working in relevant residential social care role/s is essential.
• Experience as a work-based Assessor desirable.
• Excellent time management and planning skills are required to manage a portfolio of candidates.
• Strong customer service and relationship building skills.
• Good/ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using MS Office is required to be able to use College systems and online portfolios.
• This post can be delivered fully at home, with occasional visits to Campus’s for training and face to face events/ meetings.

Who are we?

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 Kirsty Beattie, Skills Delivery Team Leader for Work-Based Learning at [e-mail] or 01387 734139

Closing Date: Monday 8th December 2025

What happens next?

Interviews for successful applicants will be held in week commencing 15th December 2025

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.