Health and Social Care Instructor

Health & Social Care Instructor

Dumfries £19.43 per hour/ Timesheet contract/ Fixed Term

Other Benefits

Ø Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Ø Up to 45 days annual leave Pro Rata (including bank holidays and college closure dates)

Ø Opportunities for career progression and personal development

Ø Access a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits inc. Cycle to Work, Bike Shop, Home & Electronics Lifestyle Saves and Employee Assistance Programme. 

What’s the Job?

We are seeking an instructor to deliver mandatory and in-house training courses to professionals within the Health & Social Care Industry..

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. 

Who we’re looking for

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:

· Workshops

o Infection control

o Medication Awareness

o Adult Support and Protection

· Introduction to Social Care Course

· HNC Social Services

· PDA Health & Social Care Supervision

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.

To succeed in this role, you will have some or all of the following:

• A relevant certification in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Practical experience working within a care setting is essential.
• A Group Training Certificate or similar is desirable.
• Experience delivering mandatory or certificated training courses (e.g., Moving and Handling, Infection Control, Medication Awareness) is desirable.
• Strong customer service, organisation, teamworking, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in digital skills relevant to the role, including experience using MS Office and any job-specific systems.
• Adaptability to evolving digital tools and a willingness to continuously improve digital competencies.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Who we are

Explore our website for more information about the College and who we are. About Us Dumfries & Galloway College

How to apply

If you are interested, please complete the online application form via the Dumfries and Galloway College website by the closing date indicated below.

For further information, please contact Jackie Kelly, Skills Delivery Team Leader, please visit our website for contact details.

Closing Date: Monday 20th July 2026

What happens next

Interviews for successful applicants will be held in week commencing

27th July 2026

What else you need to know

If you’re invited for interview, you will be required to evidence your Right to Work in the UK - Right to Work Guidance .

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.

All staff are required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme, which is managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland.