Overall Purpose

Manage the coordination and delivery of qualifications within ARC Scotland’s assessment centre, ensuring it meets all Qualifications Scotland’s requirements. Contributing to the delivery of ARC Scotland’s workplan, vision and mission.

Leadership

• Work with the Head of Accredited Training to deliver ARC Scotland’s overarching workplan.
• Provide support and guidance to the administration team.
• Recruit, induct, manage and support (as the first point of contact) the team of freelance contractors delivering high quality assessment and verification across the assessment centre.
• Coordinate the deployment of freelance contractors in the delivery of accredited qualifications across Scotland.
• Manage and facilitate the standardisation of assessment and verification activity in accordance with Qualifications Scotland’s requirements.
• Contribute to the ongoing strategic planning and development of ARC Scotland.
• Facilitate and / or contribute to relevant ARC Scotland meetings.
• Deputise for the Head of Accredited Training in their absence.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact between ARC Scotland and Qualifications Scotland in accordance with their requirements.
• Maintain ARC Scotland’s compliance with Qualification Scotland’s requirements.
• Be the first point of contact with Qualifications Scotland in coordinating external verification activity, approval applications and ensuring any recommendations are implemented timeously.
• Manage partnerships between ARC Scotland and customers (managing existing resources in retaining and gaining new business along with the Head of Accredited Training).
• Review, update and refresh ARC Scotland’s policies and procedures in line with current legislation and Qualifications Scotland guidelines and ensuring they are implemented.
• Ensure suitable records are maintained and updated in accordance with the requirements of Qualifications Scotland and ARC Scotland’s data management policy.
• Communicate changes and updates to and from Qualifications Scotland to all relevant parties.
• Notify Qualifications Scotland of any changes which may affect the centre’s ability to meet the quality assurance criteria.
• Carry out assessment and verification activity as required to maintain competence and quality assurance standards.
• Discuss monthly candidate progress reports with freelance assessors and verifiers and provide partner organisations with regular updates. Agree and implement remedial action where required progress has not been made.
• Monitor payment claims against assessment and verification time claimed.
• Gather, process and analyse feedback as part of the quality assurance processes within ARC Scotland. Use feedback to promote services or to address areas of improvement identified timeously.
• Support the development and implementation of communication and marketing strategies within ARC Scotland.
• Conduct any investigations required in accordance with ARC Scotland’s policies and procedures.

Other

• Deliver training as required.
• Be flexible in approach and adaptable in managing own workload.
• Work flexible hours and be able to travel throughout Scotland as required.
• Undertake CPD to maintain competence in accordance with relevant assessment strategies, and ensure freelance contractors do the same.

Embracing difference, leading change

Are you looking for your next step in your social care career? Are you a dynamic leader who thrives on building strong relationships, adapting to new challenges, and bringing out the best in others? If you're passionate about coaching and developing teams to grow and succeed together, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact.

Join our friendly and dedicated team as Senior Autism Practitioner in our West of Scotland area with services from Hamilton to Helensburgh.

Across our West of Scotland Services, we support 75 autistic adults across several welcoming locations. Our care is tailored to each person’s needs, including Housing Support, residential care, and transitional assessment services. You’ll be joining a warm, dedicated team that’s passionate about making a real difference and always looking for ways to grow and improve.

About the Role

As the Senior Autism Practitioner, you’ll ensure the successful delivery of each person’s service across our West of Scotland Services. Leading a team of dedicated Autism Practitioners, you will inspire them to provide a consistent, high-quality support service to autistic people. You will coach and mentor them to ensure they perform to the best of their ability.

Using your outstanding communication skills, you’ll collaborate closely with families, agencies and multi-disciplinary teams to implement and further develop support plans designed to help individuals succeed in their day-to-day lives.

Actively involving yourself in the recruitment process, you will always be on the lookout for talented individuals who could make the team even stronger.

This is a superb opportunity to gather experience of a different role, to undertake additional training and lead a hard-working team to success.

About You

To be considered for this diverse role, you must have:

• Experience gained within a supervisory and/or management role within social care
• Demonstrated experience in supporting autistic people
• Experience coaching and mentoring colleagues
• A health and social care qualification, or the willingness to gain an SVQ Level 4 in health & social care and Leadership and Management for Care Services (LMC) qualification provided by the organisation
• A good level of IT literacy, including MS Word and Excel
• A Full UK Driving License.
• Able to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends and support with regular on-call support. This can be discussed further at interview.

Scottish Autism offers you:

We are proud to offer a comprehensive colleague benefits package which includes a competitive salary and a personalised learning pathway for all. We keep it simple with 3 pay points which you progress at your pace as you develop.

• 32 days holiday pro rata (which increases with your length of service)
• Sector leading training from day one, including fully funded support to complete your necessary SVQ
• Non-contributory life assurance scheme
• Workplace Pension (Employer matched up to 9%)
• Discount platform
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Find out more about our comprehensive benefits package HERE

This post is subject to a PVG Disclosure check. All new employees must have applied to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of starting in post and be registered within 6 months. Scottish Autism cover all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.

Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission, and values.

Help Shape the Future of a Community Anchor Organisation

Healthy and Active in East Kilbride is entering an exciting new phase of development with the launch of our 10-year Strategic Plan (2026–2035).

We are looking for a Business Development Manager who can help strengthen our sustainability, build partnerships, and support the long-term growth of a well-established community organisation.

For 23 years, we have supported local people to improve their health, wellbeing, independence and connection to the community. What began as a Shopmobility service has grown into a wide-ranging organisation delivering programmes in health and wellbeing, community engagement, and green health.

About the Role

This is a strategic, development-focused role rather than a front-line service role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support delivery of the 10-year Strategic Plan
• Diversify and strengthen income streams
• Develop partnerships and collaborative initiatives
• Strengthen performance monitoring and impact measurement
• Support governance and organisational resilience
• Lead community consultation and engagement

You will work closely with the Chief Executive and Board of Directors to ensure the organisation remains resilient, responsive, and impactful.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in business development, organisational or strategic development
• Track record in fundraising, income generation or partnership funding
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with partners and stakeholders
• Understanding of impact measurement and organisational performance

You will be values-driven, proactive, and motivated by making a meaningful difference in communities. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse experiences.

Why Join Us?

Healthy and Active in East Kilbride offers:

• Hybrid working and flexible hours to support work-life balance
• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Generous annual leave entitlement (pro rata) plus public holidays
• The opportunity to influence strategy and make a real difference in the local community

About Healthy and Active in East Kilbride

Established in 2003, we are a community-led charity improving health, wellbeing, independence and inclusion across East Kilbride.

Our focus areas:

• Health and Wellbeing: Physical and mental health support, self-management, preventative activities
• Community Engagement: Volunteering, consultation, community-led development
• Green Health and Sustainability: Active travel, access to green spaces, environmentally sustainable initiatives

We work closely with local partners, statutory services, and networks to reduce inequalities and strengthen local communities.