Linda plays an essential role in the development and delivery of high-quality SVQ qualifications, primarily but not exclusively, to trainees recruited to SDF’s award-winning National Traineeship.  Linda also provides Internal Verification of Assessor work for the Centre. 

Key Responsibilities: 

– Provision of SVQ assessment and verification for Candidates working towards vocational qualifications. 

– Identifying additional support needs and barriers to engagement, providing bespoke learning support to SVQ Candidates.   

– Delivery and development of SVQ training to Candidates working with the Centre. 

– Supporting the Centre to maintain a range of SQA quality assurance criteria.    

Background 

Linda is a qualified SVQ Assessor and Verifier holding SVQs in Health and Social Care at Levels 3 and 4.  She also has an SVQ Level 4 in Management.  Linda’s background is primarily in health and social care, managing services and supporting adults mainly with dementia and learning disabilities.  Prior to joining SDF, Linda was self-employed for 14 years as an SVQ Assessor providing support to Candidates to achieve their goals and delivering bespoke training to staff in health and social care.