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Tutor/Assessor Social Services Healthcare

Borders College
Full-time
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Job Title

Tutor/Assessor Social Services Healthcare

Post Holder

Accountable To

To be confirmed

Responsible
For

Delivery of SVQs and short course provision in agreed subject areas

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

To …………………………………

•  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

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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
•
•  develop and maintain high quality standards appropriate to the post
•  develop and maintain professional standards and expertise by undertaking relevant

adopt flexible working methods to meet the changing needs of the College

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

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.

Signed ……………………… Date
(Staff Member)

Signed ………………………………………………….. Date ………………………
(Line Manager)

JOB & PERSON SPECIFICATION

QUALIFICATIONS

SCQF Level 7 in Health and Social Care or equivalent (this may be
an SVQ 3 in Health and Social Care/Degree in Social Work or
similar/Nursing Qualification plus experience in social care sector)
Demonstrable ability and/or experience to assess practice and
competence up to SCQF Level 10 in Care Services Leadership
and Management
SCQF Level 9 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
Appropriate Assessor/Verifier qualifications

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of SVQ delivery process and assessment strategy for
agreed subject area
Comprehensive knowledge of subject area

EXPERIENCE

Experience in agreed subject area at an appropriate level

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to develop positive working relationships with individuals at
all levels (internal and external) and to promote the College
Ability to impart knowledge to others effectively

OTHER ABILITIES/QUALITIES

Effective prioritisation and organisational skills
Able to plan ahead and anticipate support needs
Capacity to work under pressure
Ability to work effectively within a team
E-literate and competent in developing, administering and using
PC and associated networks and systems to acquire, manipulate
and disseminate information
Have a strong sense of purpose and the drive to achieve agreed
goals
Ability to maintain a tidy and organised workspace
Ability to work in isolation and manage own time

ATTITUDES AND BELIEFS

Commitment to continuous professional development
Commitment to high professional and personal standards of work
and conduct
A personal commitment to keeping your professional knowledge
up to date and improving your capabilities. Formally recording your
learning to show that you are actively committed to the
development of your career

WORK-RELATED CIRCUMSTANCES

The ability to be flexible and provide support to other team
members

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