Work Based Assessor - Residential Social Care Children & Young People
| Posting date: | 16 January 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,464.07 to £31,723.44 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 February 2025 |
| Location: | DG1 4FD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Dumfries and Galloway College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ000412 |
Summary
Work Based Assessor - Residential Social Care Children & Young People
Dumfries | 20 hours per week | Permanent | £29,464.07 - £31,723.44 per year, pro rata
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 a part time Social Care Assessor to join the Skills Delivery Team to deliver the following qualifications:
Social Services Children & Young People) – SCQF Level 7 & 9
Care Services Leadership & Management - SCQF Level 10
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 Children & Young People 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 with children and young people in a residential social 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 or equivalent
Experience of working in relevant residential social care role(s) is essential.
Experience as a Work Based Assessor is 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 Campuses 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 Jacqui Findlay, Skills Delivery Team Leader for Work-Based Learning at findlayj@dumgal.ac.uk or 07770307818.
Closing Date: 7th February 2025
What happens next?
Interviews for successful applicants will be held in week commencing 24th February 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.
Dumfries | 20 hours per week | Permanent | £29,464.07 - £31,723.44 per year, pro rata
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 a part time Social Care Assessor to join the Skills Delivery Team to deliver the following qualifications:
Social Services Children & Young People) – SCQF Level 7 & 9
Care Services Leadership & Management - SCQF Level 10
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 Children & Young People 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 with children and young people in a residential social 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 or equivalent
Experience of working in relevant residential social care role(s) is essential.
Experience as a Work Based Assessor is 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 Campuses 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 Jacqui Findlay, Skills Delivery Team Leader for Work-Based Learning at findlayj@dumgal.ac.uk or 07770307818.
Closing Date: 7th February 2025
What happens next?
Interviews for successful applicants will be held in week commencing 24th February 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.