Job Title Tutor/Assessor Social Services Healthcare
Accountable To To be confirmed
Responsible Delivery of SVQs and short course provision in agreed subject areas For
Department Health, Care, Supported Programmes and Sport
Overall Purpose of Job
To assess and promote SVQs, short course provision and deliver support and training to the candidates.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
market and promote the provision of the Borders College to new and existing customers
assist candidates to complete funding paperwork to ensure appropriate funding is secured
deliver comprehensive inductions to candidates
engage in all aspects of the assessment cycle (planning, assessment, review and feedback) within an e-portfolio
provide tutorials / training sessions on topics related to Scottish Vocational Qualifications / Modern Apprenticeships
• attend and contribute to team meetings, standardisation and moderation meetings
comply with reporting processes of candidate progress (monthly to line manager and to employer as required)
• share knowledge and best practice with other members of the team
deliver relevant short courses as required
undertake Personal and Professional Development
adopt flexible working methods to meet the changing needs of the College
• develop and maintain high quality standards appropriate to the post
develop and maintain professional standards and expertise by undertaking relevant professional development
attend internal and external meetings and networking events as required
To demonstrate appropriate Competency and Behaviours:
• Promote and comply with legislation including Health and Safety, Equalities and
Inclusion, General Data Protection Regulation, Prevent and Safeguarding
Comply with College policies, procedures and the decisions of the College.
Conduct yourself at all times in line with our college values and behaviours
Comply with College Policies and Procedures relating to Staff and Students
BORDERS COLLEGE B JOB DESCRIPTION
Quality Assurance:
• To comply with internal systems for quality including Internal Verification, audits, Approvals.
• To comply with external systems for quality including External Verification, audits.
Customer Service:
To work to the principles of customer service through the delivery of high quality, efficient service.
To meet Borders College’s contractual obligations for delivery of all services and training to customers.
Programme/Product Development:
To assist in the development of Scottish Vocational Qualifications and delivery resources
• To ensure the programme of delivery meets the needs of the customer
Health and Safety:
• To ensure safe and healthy environments for all candidates, staff and visitors
• To adhere with Borders College’s Health and Safety policies, procedures and systems Finance:
• To meet agreed targets and milestone as identified by line manager
• To report on financial targets monthly as required by funders
Professional Development:
To maintain high quality continuous professional development activities within area of expertise
• To maintain accurate, up to date CPD records.
You may also be required to:
• To support the work of the College in terms of recruitment, marketing and resourcing as required
Undertake any other duties appropriate for the efficient and effective management of the College as directed
The above mentioned duties and responsibilities represent the current situation and may change over time to reflect the changing needs and requirement of the College.
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(Staff Member)
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JOB & PERSON SPECIFICATION
| QUALIFICATIONS | Essential orDesirable |
| SCQF Level 7 in Health and Social Care or equivalent (this may bean SVQ 3 in Health and Social Care/Degree in Social Work orsimilar/Nursing Qualification plus experience in social care sector) | Essential |
| Demonstrable ability and/or experience to assess practice andcompetence up to SCQF Level 10 in Care Services Leadershipand Management | Desirable |
| SCQF Level 9 in Health and Social Care or equivalent | Desirable |
| Appropriate Assessor/Verifier qualifications | Desirable |
| KNOWLEDGE | Essential orDesirable |
| Knowledge of SVQ delivery process and assessment strategy foragreed subject area | Essential |
| Comprehensive knowledge of subject area | Essential |
| EXPERIENCE | Essential or Desirable |
| Experience in agreed subject area at an appropriate level | Essential |
| INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES | Essential orDesirable |
| Ability to develop positive working relationships with individuals atall levels (internal and external) and to promote the College | Essential |
| Ability to impart knowledge to others effectively | Essential |
| OTHER ABILITIES/QUALITIES | Essential orDesirable |
| Effective prioritisation and organisational skills | Essential |
| Able to plan ahead and anticipate support needs | Essential |
| Capacity to work under pressure | Essential |
| Ability to work effectively within a team | Essential |
| E-literate and competent in developing, administering and usingPC and associated networks and systems to acquire, manipulateand disseminate information | Essential |
| Have a strong sense of purpose and the drive to achieve agreedgoals | Essential |
| Ability to maintain a tidy and organised workspace | Essential |
| Ability to work in isolation and manage own time | Essential |
| ATTITUDES AND BELIEFS | Essential orDesirable |
| Commitment to continuous professional development | Essential |
| Commitment to high professional and personal standards of workand conduct | Essential |
| A personal commitment to keeping your professional knowledgeup to date and improving your capabilities. Formally recording yourlearning to show that you are actively committed to thedevelopment of your career | Essential |
| WORK-RELATED CIRCUMSTANCES | Essential or Desirable |
| The ability to be flexible and provide support to other team members | Essential |