Work based Assessor - Adult Social Care

People First; Kingholm Quay; À distance; GBP 32 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Local Government Pension/SPPA Scheme

Up to 45 days annual leave (Pro Rata)

Career progression and personal发展

Health and wellbeing benefits

Résumé du poste

Dumfries and Galloway College invites applications for a Work-based Assessor in Adult Social Care. The role includes delivering from SCQF Levels 7 and 9 where applicable and supporting learners across SVQs, MAs and Open Learning courses.

Ideal candidates have experience in adult care, strong time management, and solid communication skills. Training will be provided for those new to assessment; a full UK driving licence is desirable. Hybrid working may be considered after qualification.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification at a minimum of SCQF Level 7.
• Experience of working in an Adult social care setting is essential.
• Experience as an assessor is desirable but training and certification will be provided.

Responsabilités

• Deliver from the range of qualifications listed, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Work-based Learning team delivers SVQs, Modern Apprenticeships and Open Learning courses.
• Support learners and assess portfolios using MS Office and college systems.

Connaissances

Time management

Planning

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Digital skills

Formation

SCQF Level 7

Outils

MS Office

College systems

Online portfolios

Description du poste

Join Our College Community – Explore Your Career With Us

Work based Assessor - Adult Social Care

Dumfries | 35 hours per week Full time | Permanent |£31,760 - £34,196 per year

The post is required to be on campus whilst training and then hybrid would be considered once fully qualified.

Other Benefits

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

• Social Services Adult Health & Social Care – SCQF Levels 7 & 9

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 the following:

• Relevant Qualification at a minimum of SCQF Level 7
• Experience of working in relevant social care role 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.
• Proficiency in digital skills relevant to the role, including experience using MS Office and any job-specific software/systems
• Adaptability to evolving digital opportunities and willingness to continuously improve digital competencies.
• Full UK driving licence.

Who are we?

Explore our website for more information about the College and who we are.

For further information, please contact Kerry Howat, Skills Delivery Team Leader WBL, email [e-mail].

Closing Date: 20th November 2026.

What happens next?

Interviews for successful applicants will be held week commencing 7th December 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.

We believe that our staff are our greatest asset—and through our supportive culture, investment in training, and innovative approach to education, we’re building a workplace where everyone can thrive.

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Please download to view supporting documents below.

JD - Trainee SVQ Assessor, Qualified Assessor, Qualified Assessor & Verifier.pdf

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