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Health & Social Care Instructor
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Dumfries £19.43 per hour/ Timesheet contract/ Fixed Term
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Other Benefits
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Ø Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
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Ø Up to 45 days annual leave Pro Rata (including bank holidays and college closure dates)
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Ø Opportunities for career progression and personal development
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Ø Access a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits inc. Cycle to Work, Bike Shop, Home & Electronics Lifestyle Saves and Employee Assistance Programme.
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What’s the Job?
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We are seeking an instructor to deliver mandatory and in-house training courses to professionals within the Health & Social Care Industry..
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The Commercial Development and Delivery Team are responsible for delivering a variety of professional qualifications, including certificated and bespoke courses, in a College that aims to be one step ahead.
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Who we’re looking for
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We’re looking for Health & Social Care Instructors with current, relevant qualifications and experience to deliver a range of mandatory and bespoke training courses to the sector. Instructors will deliver from the following range of qualifications, depending on their experience and relevant qualifications:
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· Workshops
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o Infection control
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o Medication Awareness
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o Adult Support and Protection
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· Introduction to Social Care Course
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· HNC Social Services
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· PDA Health & Social Care Supervision
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You will be suitably qualified and experienced working within the sector. Experience of delivering certificated courses would be an advantage, but training and support will be provided.
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To succeed in this role, you will have some or all of the following:
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\n - A relevant certification in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
\n - Practical experience working within a care setting is essential.
\n - A Group Training Certificate or similar is desirable.
\n - Experience delivering mandatory or certificated training courses (e.g., Moving and Handling, Infection Control, Medication Awareness) is desirable.
\n - Strong customer service, organisation, teamworking, and relationship-building skills.
\n - Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
\n - Proficiency in digital skills relevant to the role, including experience using MS Office and any job-specific systems.
\n - Adaptability to evolving digital tools and a willingness to continuously improve digital competencies.
\n - Full UK Driving Licence
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Who we are
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Explore our website for more information about the College and who we are. About Us Dumfries & Galloway College
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How to apply
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If you are interested, please complete the online application form via the Dumfries and Galloway College website by the closing date indicated below.
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For further information, please contact Jackie Kelly, Skills Delivery Team Leader, please visit our website for contact details.
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Closing Date: Monday 20th July 2026
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What happens next
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Interviews for successful applicants will be held in week commencing
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27th July 2026
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What else you need to know
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If you’re invited for interview, you will be required to evidence your Right to Work in the UK - Right to Work Guidance .
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If you’re successful in securing the role, your employment will be conditional on the college receiving two satisfactory references and background checks including the disclosure Scotland check on all criminal offences (spent & unspent) so ensure you are not barred from working with Children or Vulnerable Adults.
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All staff are required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme, which is managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland.
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