Job Description

Location:

Edinburgh City Centre (face-to-face delivery)

Contract:

3-week course, 4 days per week, minimum 4 hours per day

Learners:

Up to 10 adult learners

Competitive day rate (to be discussed at interview)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate

Tutor

to deliver an engaging and comprehensive

Adult Social Care course

. The aim of this programme is to equip learners with the practical skills, knowledge, and accredited qualifications needed to gain employment within the Adult Social Care sector.

You will deliver a structured, interactive, and supportive learning experience that boosts learners' confidence, employability, and readiness to work in care.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct a

full diagnostic interview

with each participant to assess employability, transferable skills, and training needs, creating an

individual action plan

with next steps. Deliver engaging sessions covering: Introduction to Working in Care Communication and Person-Centred Care SSSC Codes of Practice Adult Safeguarding Dementia Awareness Personal Care & Infection Control Manual Handling First Aid & Food Hygiene Ensure all modules result in

Accredited Certificates

for participants. Promote understanding of

workplace standards

, expected behaviours, and professional conduct. Deliver

employer-led awareness sessions

featuring real sector employers with current vacancies. Support learners with

employability skills

, including: Digital job search and online applications Identifying transferable skills Writing/editing CVs and personal statements Covering letters and interview techniques (including mock interviews) Understanding personal presentation and workplace expectations Provide guidance on

benefit calculators

to demonstrate financial benefits of work. Offer

13 weeks of one-to-one aftercare support

to course completers, reviewing job search activity and progress. Produce an

Exit Action Plan

for every participant upon completion. Provide or facilitate access to

IT equipment

to enable full participation, and support learners in using personal devices for job search purposes.

About You

You will be an engaging, empathetic tutor with experience delivering employability and/or adult social care training. You'll have excellent communication skills, an understanding of barriers faced by jobseekers, and the ability to inspire confidence and motivation.

Essential:

Experience in delivering Adult Social Care or Employability training Recognised teaching/training qualification (e.g., PTLLS/AET or equivalent) Current knowledge of the Adult Social Care sector Ability to deliver accredited training and manage learner records Strong IT and digital skills

Desirable:

Experience supporting unemployed adults or Jobcentre Plus referrals Experience coordinating accredited certificates and assessments Background in health and social care practice

Delivery Details

Duration:

3 weeks

Schedule:

4 days per week, minimum 4 hours per day

Group size:

10 learners

Location:

Edinburgh city centre (accessible by public transport)

Format:

Face-to-face delivery
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 weeks

Pay: 15.00-20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Work Location: In person