SVQ Assessor – Health and Social Care, 0.8 FTE / 28 Hours per week (Term Time) Permanent

Working with Faculty staff in Health and Social Care, you will be responsible for assessing and verifying SVQ portfolios initially at level 3 or otherwise directed.

This post will have a start date of August 2026.

Key Responsibilities

This role will require you to be responsible for the effective support of students assigned, assess SVQ portfolios relevant to the students assigned, organise and manage all student placements within the assigned curriculum area, carry out site visits to undertake direct observation of candidates’ work, undertake a guidance role for students, comply with the college policy on quality, guidance and student welfare and to monitor the progress of students. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

You will hold a relevant SVQ/NVQ or vocationally related qualification at, or above, the level being assessed.  Hold a relevant assessor qualification; and be able to evidence Continuous Professional Development.

You will have significant experience in assessing students’ portfolios, be able demonstrate effective organisation and management skills to contribute to the development and  delivery of Faculty objectives, have the ability to maintain effective relationships with key partners and stakeholders and be able to undertake partnership work and raise the college’s profile externally.

 

Benefits

Why work at Glasgow Kelvin:

• Access to a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid working (dependent and the needs of the service).
• A professional development review process – continuous professional and personal development.
• Professional and personal development for all staff – we offer an extensive range of staff development opportunities and events to support you in your role, help you reach your full potential and plan for your future.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Mileage Allowance – reclaimable for travel on College Business
• Employee Assistance Programme –– a 24-hour service that supports your health and wellbeing.
• Flexible Working and Family Friendly Policy – Flexible Working, Maternity, Parental, Paternity and Adoption Leave – enhanced entitlements.
• Sick Pay – Enhanced entitlement above the national average.
• Wellbeing – a range of activities to enhance and support your wellbeing, access to sports facilities and fitness activities.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 23.59 on 24th April 2026.

About Glasgow Kelvin College

About Glasgow Kelvin College:Glasgow Kelvin College seeks to provide learning opportunities of the highest quality, which engages learners from the widest range of backgrounds, and supports their progression to employment or to further study. We play a vital role in providing accessible vocational and core-skills learning and you will have the opportunity help us create progression opportunities for learners and makes a positive impact on the communities we serve.

We deliver high-quality programmes, from introductory to degree level, to around 15,000 students each year from three campus buildings in the North and Northeast of Glasgow and through a large network of community-based centres. The College works with partners to create inclusive progression opportunities in a vibrant and sustainable environment for our learners.

Roles within the College are subject to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and as such the successful candidate(s) will be required to make an application for membership under the Scheme.

At Glasgow Kelvin College, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diverse society we serve. We believe that our strength lies in our differences, and we actively seek to attract talent from a wide range of backgrounds. Our goal is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.

We are dedicated to being an employer of choice by prioritising diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing. Our inclusive policies and practices ensure that every team member experiences a strong sense of belonging and can thrive both personally and professionally. We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee to interview applicants who meet the essential job requirements. 

Join us at Glasgow Kelvin College and be part of a team that celebrates diversity and champions inclusion. Your unique perspective and experiences are not just welcomed—they are essential to our collective success.

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