SVQ Assessor - NAY

Job Summary

Interview Date: 23/10/2026

We may conduct our interviews in person or using Microsoft Teams for video calling. All you need is a device with a camera and access to the internet. We will provide guidance and instructions on how to use this method if your interview is being held virtually.

We are a disability confident leader and we support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process - for more information click important-information-for-applicants ()

Are you passionate about supporting learning, development and high-quality social care practice? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team and support staff undertaking Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs).

You do not need to hold an assessor qualification to apply, as full support and training will be provided to achieve the relevant assessor award. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in social care who is committed to developing others and promoting excellence in practice.

Working as part of a supportive and experienced team, you will help learners progress through their qualification journey, contributing to a skilled, confident and values-driven workforce that delivers positive outcomes for the people we support.

For more details see the attached Role Profile below.

Before you apply, find out a little bit about us and why we are a Great Place to Work.

North Ayrshire Council uses behavioural based approach throughout the recruitment process. Our staff values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy.

Further information on our Staff Values and how to complete behaviour based application form questions is available on the Staff values and behaviours ().

References

For your information if this post requires references you will be notified of further details if you are successful in gaining an interview. Not providing relevant references when requested may delay the outcome of the interview process.

PVG (both)

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children or protected adults

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by North Ayrshire Council. Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant PVG check (£59 or £18), which will be deducted from your salary following commencement of employment. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit Disclosure Scotland - mygov.scot.

For further details on North Ayrshire Council’s policy please visit Pre-employment checks ().

Please note if you are the successful candidate your name and email address will be entered into the Disclosure Scotland PVG system to generate your PVG form which will be issued to your email with an enclosed link to complete.

As an employer of choice, North Ayrshire Council has identified four different Work styles. Each post in the council has been allocated one of these styles:

Agile – 100% of time spent working agile (flexibly) and interacting with others. Able to work at home, office or multiple locations. May be required to attend office on set days/rota basis as the role requires.

This post has been allocated the workstyle:
Agile

More information on our work styles can be found in our HR Guide - Work styles (). If you have any questions on the allocated Workstyle for this post, please ask at interview.

Applicants may use AI tools to assist with drafting or refining their application. However, AI should only be used to enhance an application and must not replace personal experience or be used to generate content wholly on the applicant’s behalf. Where it is identified that AI has been used to create an application in full or to falsify responses, this will be taken into account within the scoring, and your application may not be progressed.