Are you an experienced Health and Social Care SVQ Assessor/Verifier? Do you want to join an award winning, friendly and experienced team? If so, then we have the perfect role for you!

We've got a rare opportunity for a motivated and experienced SVQ Assessor/Verifier to join us covering SVQ assessment and verification on a full-time, permanent basis. This role can be based in any of our branches across Scotland (Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen, Dumbarton, Irvine, Airdrie, Peterhead or Elgin) or as part of our hybrid flexible working model. If opting for hybrid, you will need to live within a reasonable commute of one of the above mentioned locations.

The Role

As part of our Training Academy, you’ll play a key role in qualifying our social care workforce and supporting our team of SVQ Assessors in our SQA Approved Centre which has been in operation since 1998.

You'll assess and verify portfolios for the Social Services and Healthcare qualifications at SCQF levels 6, 7 & 9 and also ideally our CSLM, Management, Core Skills, Business & Administration and PDA in Supervision awards.

Holding responsibility for prioritising your own workload and planning your week, you'll assess and verify candidates through technology (eportfolio, MS teams) as well as providing some face to face support across our branch areas. Working with candidates from induction to award completion, you'll support them to meet SQA standards, agreed deadlines and organisational KPI’s.

As part of our Assessor/Verifier team, you will take a lead role in quality assuring our Qualifications delivery to ensure the excellent reputation of Cornerstone as an SQA qualifications provider is maintained for both our internal and external stakeholders.

There will be occasions that we'll need you to travel to other Cornerstone branch locations (travel expenses would be reimbursed as set out in Cornerstone’s expense policy with travel reimbursed by HMRC legislation).

About you

What we'll need you to bring: -

• An SVQ qualification in assessment i.e. L&D9DI A1 or D33
• An SVQ qualification in verification i.e. L&D11, V1 or D34
• An SVQ (or equivalent) qualification in social care at SCQF 7 or above
• An SVQ (or equivalent) qualification in management at SCQF 7 or above
• Experience of assessing and verifying candidates across different SCQF levels working in health & social care
• A strong background in health and social care
• Confidence in the use of technology (eportfolios, MS teams, Microsoft suite)
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills
• The ability to work flexibly to meet the individual needs of candidates and assessors
• Strong interpersonal, networking and facilitation skills
• An in-depth knowledge of Health and Social Care Standards, SSSC Codes of Practice, SSSC Registration requirements.

About Us

With 45 years' experience delivering great care and support, Cornerstone provides tailored, individual packages of care which focus on enabling people with a variety of needs, including learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism and complex care needs, to live the best possible life.

We aim to be the best employer in social care in Scotland and would love for you to come and join us. We thrive on teamwork and are passionate about the care and support we provide. If you're looking for a rewarding career where you know you can make a difference, then look no further.

This is a rewarding role which will allow you to draw on your experience of the Social Care sector to provide professional assessment/verification and support to candidates, enabling them to realise their potential.

Have any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Pam Douglas on 07350425688 or by email at Pam.Douglas@cornerstone.org.uk

Shortlisted candidates will be invited along to a face to face or MS Teams Interview (depending on location) week commencing 5th May 2025.

Already imagining yourself as part of our team? Apply today; we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will be required to go through a Level 2 Disclosure check through Disclosure Scotland.

The Self Directed Support Scotland vision is “A Scotland where quality Self-directed Support is available to all as a route to Independent Living”. Our mission is “to work collaboratively to incorporate local Independent Support in every aspect of social care design and delivery, ensuring the needs and views of people accessing social care support and their support networks are valued and represented.”

SDSS is a Disabled People’s Organisation, a key partner in Scotland’s Independent Living Movement. We implement SDS policy and legislation at a national, strategic level, with responsibility for chairing major national forums. We also champion local Independent Support Organisations who provide quality advice and support for accessing Self-directed Support (SDS). We have a rapidly growing membership of independent and Disabled People’s Organisations and we aim to widen their influence in improving social care outcomes for disabled people and social care users.

Our focus in recruitment is to find the right people first, and look at how the team can be built around the skills and experience of those who have passion and connection to user led organisations, issues in social care or the liberating ethos of the social model of disability.

The Communication and Policy Manager role is pivotal to delivery of our mission, taking the lead in policy implementation and development that involves coordination across strategic partners in Scottish Government, public and third sectors. All applicants will have confidence in contributing to and delivering our communication strategy across a wide range of events and media, including accessible formats and know how to articulate complex issues and positively engage our member organisations. They should also be able to manage staff and support the wider team to deliver national events.

To attract maximum remuneration our Communications and Policy Manager would have experience in policy work specifically an understanding of Scottish social care reform. This would include SDS Improvement, Care Reform and the Personal Assistant workforce. This role has the potential to direct SDSS in its strategy and delivery and must represent SDSS confidently in these areas.

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on people’s lives, with experience in health & social care and a focused drive for quality and continual improvement? If this sounds like you, then this could be the role you have been waiting for!

We have an exciting opportunity for a quality focused individual to join Cornerstone as a Quality Improvement Officer on a full-time, permanent basis.

This role can be based in any of our main offices (Dundee, Aberdeen or Glasgow), or part of our hybrid working model. If opting for hybrid, we would need you to live within a reasonable commute of Dundee, Aberdeen or Glasgow. There will be occasions that we'll need you to travel to other Cornerstone branch locations (travel expenses would be reimbursed as set out in Cornerstone’s expense policy with travel reimbursed by HMRC legislation).

The Role

Cornerstone is one of Scotland's largest charities with 45 years' experience providing great care and support for adults and children with various support needs across Scotland.

As an integral part of our Continuous Improvement team, you’ll drive positive change across the organisation by providing expert guidance and support on all quality improvement initiatives.

You’ll uphold all legal, regulatory requirements, and standards while promoting a culture of continuous learning whilst driving innovation and improvement.

Please see the Role Profile attached to our advert for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About You

What we'll need you to bring: -

• Proven experience of working within the Health & Social Care sector
• Have confidence in complex situations, using your communication skills to effectively raise concerns and find constructive solutions
• Knowledge and experience of providing high quality support services in a person-centred environment that empowers individuals to reach their potential
• A strong understanding of the Health and Social Care Standards, relevant legislation and regulations.
• The ability to analyse and interpret statistical data
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• A creative, innovative and imaginative approach to tasks and adaptable to change
• The ability to produce high-quality, accurate work to strict and tight deadlines
• Effective negotiation and team working skills with the ability to work on your own initiative
• Good administrative skills
• A professional care or health qualification

The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me

ENABLE Scotland is a dynamic and vibrant organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities. We are looking for a skilled and motivated Local Area Coordinator to join us in ensuring they have the same opportunities as everyone else.

Local Area Coordination is an exciting approach that supports people to build and pursue their vision for a good life, and stay strong and resilient. This results in services which are more personal, local, flexible and accountable. Local Area Coordinators build connections, nurture inclusive and self-supporting communities, and support system change and transformation of public services.

ENABLE Scotland are looking for a new Local Area Coordinator based in East Renfrewshire. We are looking for someone who is an excellent communicator and advocator for the human rights of individuals and families, has awareness of the local community and the services on offer there, and the ability to think creatively to find solutions.

Please have a look on the East Renfrewshire LAC page of the ENABLE Scotland website for more information on the services the team currently deliveryLAC | ENABLE Scotland

About You

Local Area Co-ordination is a preventative, asset-based approach to supporting people to connect to their communities and build meaningful lives. The aim of the service is to provide accurate information; build communities that are more inclusive by supporting local people, families, groups and organisations; build individual and collective capacity and enhance lives and communities as a result. The work of the LAC team is underpinned by the core values, principles and practice of inclusion. At the heart of this is the right of disabled people and their families to participate in all aspects of community, private, public and social life.

As a Local Area Coordinator in East Renfrewshire you would work with people with a learning disability or who are autistic, and their families.

As a Local Area Coordinator you will:

• Help connect people to social networks, community networks and facilities across all spheres of life.
• Support organisations, individuals and families to challenge and address inequality and social exclusion.
• Work with disabled people and their families, public service partners, and community groups and organisations.
• Work flexibly across organisational and professional boundaries

About Us

At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.

We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:

• Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loans*

Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.

*Terms and Conditions Apply