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 Care Assessor - Stornoway
| Reference no. | NWH SVQ HS 03 |
|---|---|
| Salary range | £31,258 per annum, pro rata plus Islands Allowance |
| Duration | Fixed-term contract (to be reviewed at end of one year) |
| Working hours | Variable hours |
| Location | Stornoway |
| Closing Date | 12 noon, 27th February 2025 |
A college + university like no other
Proudly rooted in the culture, location, and landscapes of the North and West Highlands, Skye, and Outer Hebrides, UHI North, West and Hebrides offers relevant and distinctive learning and research, shaped by the needs and ambitions of our rural and island communities, but with local, national, and international reach. As one of the largest partners within UHI, a regional further and higher education partnership, we deliver flexible, supportive learning from access level to PhD, to suit more people, at more levels, for more reasons, so our students develop the skills they need now, and in the future, for learning, life, and work. Live, work and study in one of the best places in the world.
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.
Position: We are seeking a SVQ Care Assessor to be based at our Stornoway 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.
If you have any queries about the application process please contact recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk.