Learning and Development Adviser (Qualifications and Standards)

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About the role  

The SSSC are currently leading a review of the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for the UK. The suites of NOS being reviewed include social services and healthcare and childcare learning and development. Both suites directly impact on the benchmark Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) we accept for registration for much of the registered workforce.  

This post sits within the Qualifications and Standards Team and will require close working with a range of external partners and internal SSSC staff to progress the work of the NOS review, regulation, qualifications and standards. The post holder will be required to work with the social services sector and lead on specified activities related to the NOS review ensuring the standards are fit for purpose to inform the SVQ qualifications. 

The role is exciting and diverse and the role holder will have the opportunity to influence and support national change. You will also support the team in their core regulatory work.   

The successful applicant will have extensive knowledge and experience of the social services sector, NOS and how SVQ qualifications are structured, assessed and verified.  

You will be required to evidence good understanding of our registration structure and associated benchmark qualifications. 

You will have exceptional skills in carrying out research, writing and developing qualifications and paying attention to detail. 

The role will require extensive internal and external engagement and consultation and you will therefore ideally be experienced in engaging and collaborating with stakeholders, both internally and externally, to gather information and analyse that information accordingly.  

You will also need to have a good knowledge and understanding of national policy and initiatives and what they mean for the social services workforce.    

Who we are   

We are the independent regulator for the social work, social care and children and young people workforce in Scotland. Our work means the people of Scotland can count on these services being provided by a trusted, skilled, confident and valued workforce. 

We protect the public by registering this workforce, setting standards for their practice, conduct, training and education and by supporting their professional development. Where people fall below the standards of practice and conduct,  

we can investigate and take action. 

What you need to succeed 

We are looking for exceptional and versatile individuals who thrive on challenge and who are motivated to influence and support national change. You will be skilled in adapting your working style to accommodate the need to change direction and to move into a wide range of work areas, swiftly but effectively.  

Why work for us   

We are an ambitious, enthusiastic and supportive organisation. With around 300 employees, you can really make an impact here. We offer a generous salary, flexible working arrangements, a full range of benefits, local government pension scheme and up to 43 days holiday (dependent on service). 

Find more information about us here on our website and on facebook.com/thesssc, X @SSSCNews, Instagram @SSSCNews and LinkedIn @Scottish Social Services Council.

Our office is in Dundee and we have an agile working policy. We encourage remote working and support a less office-based format. We are happy to discuss individual arrangements and consider agile working, depending on job requirements (such as being in the office for training events and meetings etc). 

How to apply 

You’ll find more information in the job profile and person specification and should consider the additional information in the “About the role” section of this advert. 

Find more information about us here on our website and at facebook.com/thesssc and on Twitter @SSSCnews. 

For an informal discussion about the role please contact: 

Corinne Robbie, Learning and Development Manager (Qualifications and Standards) at corinne.robbie@sssc.uk.com  

To apply, please complete the online application form by 5.00pm on Friday 24 May 2024. We are likely to hold interviews on Tuesday 11 June, in the SSSC office in Dundee.