L&D Adviser Dundee, Scotland
Job description
Contracts available: Permanent and Temporary (secondments welcome)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Dundee, AGILE working available
About the roles
We have five exciting opportunities within our Workforce, Education and Standards Directorate including four temporary contracts and one permanent. This is in response to internal moves and additional funding received from Scottish Government to focus on national priorities. The following opportunities are available:
- L&D Adviser (Qualifications & Standards Team) – Temporary until 31 March 2024
- L&D Adviser (Qualifications & Standards Team) – Temporary until 31 March 2024
- L&D Adviser (Education and Quality Assurance Team) – Permanent
- L&D Adviser (Education and Quality Assurance Team) - Permanent
- L&D Adviser (Workforce Policy Team) – Temporary until 31 March 2024
Apart from permanent post and role in the Workforce Policy Team, all other posts are subject to funding confirmation.
Our work contributes to the regulatory and statutory function of the SSSC by supporting the development of the workforce, developing resources to meet emerging skill needs and quality assuring education, training and setting standards for practice. We also support and inform the implementation of a number of critically important national policies and initiatives which impact on the workforce, including The Promise, the Workforce Strategy for Health and Social Care, and recommendations regarding the National Care Service, amongst many others.
You will have the opportunity through your work to influence national change. You will not only support the SSSC’s statutory and regulatory functions, but you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of workforce policy at a national level. Within this, you will undertake a diverse range of workforce development activities and duties, making the work continuously interesting, varied, and challenging.
Who we are
We are the independent regulator for social service workers in Scotland. Our work means the people of Scotland can count on social work, social care and early years services being provided by a trusted, skilled, and confident workforce.
We protect the public by registering social work, social care, and early years workers, 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). Please note new entrants will normally start on the minimum of the pay range.
You can find out more about the benefits of working here on our website.
Our office is in Dundee but, during COVID-19, this role is home based until we don’t need to physically distance. We encourage remote working and support a less office-based format even after restrictions are lifted. We are developing our agile working policy and are happy to discuss individual arrangements and consider agile working as an option, depending on job requirements (such as being in the office for training events and meetings etc) and meeting the eligibility criteria determined by the new policy. We welcome applications from candidates outside Dundee and the surrounding areas.
How to apply
You’ll find more information in the job profile, person specification and the document titled Further Information which gives an overview of each role.
Find more information about us here on our website and at facebook.com/thesssc and on Twitter @SSSCnews.
For an informal discussion about the roles please:
· Corinne Robbie, Learning and Development Manager (Qualifications and Standards) at [email protected]
· Anne Tavendale, Learning and Development Manager (Education and Quality Assurance) at [email protected]
· Alison Upton, Learning and Development Manager (Workforce Policy Team) at [email protected]
· Lisa Greenan, Head of Education and Standards at
Closing date: 15 May 2023.
Interview date w/c: 1 June 2023.
To apply, please submit the completed online application form by Monday 15 May 2023. We expect to hold interviews on Thursday 1, Friday 2 and Monday 5 June. Interviews will be conducted online, via Microsoft Teams.
Please specify which role(s) you are applying for. We welcome applications from suitable candidates who may wish to apply for more than one post.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months
Salary: £45,102.00-£49,881.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
