UHI North, West and Hebrides is one of ten academic partners and research centres that make up UHI. This unique partnership allows us to deliver further and higher education programmes at our 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye and the Outer Hebrides. To support our work, we are recruiting for the following role:

To support our work we are recruiting to the following role:

SVQ Assessor - Health & Social Care

Reference no.NWH SVQ HS
Salary range £31,258 per annum, pro-rata
DurationFixed term to be reviewed at end of one year
Working hoursCasual, as and when required
LocationAlness or Thurso
Closing Date12noon, Monday 10th February 2025

Position: We are seeking a SVQ Care Assessor to be based at our Alness or Thurso campus.

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.

 

To Apply: For a full job description and an application form, download the pack below or email recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk

If you have any queries about the application process please contact recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk.