VQ Assessor in Health & Social Care; Pre-Approved Register

Overview

VQ Assessor – Health & Social Care. Variable hours as and when required. Pre-approved Register. Opportunities available across Kilmarnock, Kilwinning and Ayr Campuses. £36,966 per annum, pro rata. Reference: REQ
01038.

Do you have what it takes to help others achieve their career goals?

Ayrshire College are currently looking to recruit a VQ Assessor – Health and Social Care, to join our established Work Based Assessment Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner to join an organisation which makes a valuable economic and social contribution to Ayrshire and its employers. As a VQ Assessor you will support the delivery of work based and vocational qualifications through assessing, verifying, and monitoring Scottish and National Vocational Qualification (S/NVQ) students.

So if you think you can use your extensive knowledge and experience of the health and social care sector to inspire and support others to achieve their qualifications and career goals, then this could be the role for you!

• Develop effective partnerships with external employers and commercial organisations; communicate confidently and effectively to support learners and stakeholders.
• Assess, verify and monitor Scottish and National Vocational Qualifications (S/NVQ) students as part of work-based and vocational qualification delivery.
• Provide mentoring support and guidance to inspire learners to achieve their qualifications and career goals.

• Educated to HNC/SVQ level 3/SCQF level 7 or equivalent within a relevant subject area.
• Comprehensive experience of the health and social care sector.
• Experience of assessing, verifying vocational and work-based qualifications is preferred, although training can be given.

Whether you are an experienced assessor, or industry practitioner seeking a new and rewarding career path, the College would love to hear from you!

For informal enquiries, please refer to the Person Specification. Informal enquiries to Kelly Murray, Work Based Assessment Team Leader - Wellbeing Economy, on

The closing date for applications to this vacancy is 11:59pm on Sunday 29 March 2026.

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Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career with Ayrshire College.