Defour Partnership is working closely with a National Social Care Charity recruiting for an SVQ Assessor and Internal Verifier to join the Scottish Qualifications Authority Centre (SQA Centre) to cover the Aberdeen / Aberdeenshire region or Central belt Scotland on a full or part time basis.
This role is ideal for someone who can assess and verify candidates working towards SVQ or MA awards, evaluating candidate skills and knowledge as they progress through their learning journey, and determining whether SQA standards have been met. As an internal verifier the role supports other assessors to understand and apply standards, checking assessment approaches prior to verification by SQA.
What is the deal for you!
Flexibility! You can work from home. There will be a requirement to travel to visit candidates and attend team meetings nationally, across Scotland and England as and when required.
Benefits: Life Assurance benefit, retail discounts, holiday discounts, cycle to work scheme and travel discounts through their benefits app
Best Lives Possible: You'll be working for an award-winning charity who is passionate about ensuring their colleagues and the people we support lead the best lives possible
Development: They will work with you to develop your career or to learn and experience new things. They are passionate about developing their people!
Support: They have got a great Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing partner and a number of other fantastic wellbeing support initiatives for colleagues.
More about the role:
Day to day (list not exhaustive further job description is available)
- Review candidate progress, give feedback and provide support to help the learner progress.
- Holistically plan assessments in accordance with awarding bodies requirements and procedures
- Assess and evaluate candidates to determine competency
- Develop programmes of learning
- Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders to facilitate an enjoyable and productive working environment.
Their ideal candidate
- Based anywhere in Aberdeenshire or the Central Belt
- SVQ Vocational Qualification SCQF Level 7 minimum, ideally SCQF 9 or equivalent
- SVQ Qualification in Assessment (D23 & D33 or A1 or L&D 9DiLevel 3)
- PDA External/Internal Verifier award for SVQ or willingness to work towards
- Demonstrable experience in Health and Social Care
- Strong organisational skills to independently manage a portfolio of learners
- Creative, with the ability to support candidates to overcome barriers to learning and progress
- Confident in the use of online tools including Microsoft Teams, other Microsoft packages and digital systems.
- Valid UK driving license and access to your own car.
Please note, if you are interested in this role, we welcome your application as soon as possible! Depending on the volume of applications received, the vacancy may be closed before the expected advertising end date