We are seeking a SVQ Care Assessor to be based at our Alness or Thurso campus.
About us: UHI North, West and Hebrides, a partner of the University of the Highlands and Islands, has over 600 staff, 19 campuses, and circa 9000 students. We cover an area larger than Wales and encompass more than 40% of Scotland’s coastline. As Scotland’s newest college, we are at the forefront of pioneering distinctive and sustainable learning, research, and knowledge exchange for our country’s rural and island communities, with national and international reach.
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.
Salary: £31,258 per annum, pro rata
Location: Alness or Thurso
Working Hours: Variable hours, Fixed-term Casual contract (to be reviewed at end of one year)
Closing Date: 12noon, Monday 10th February 2025
To Apply : For a full job description and an application form, download the pack at: Staff - Vacancies (uhi.ac.uk) or email recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk