29/04/2026
A huge congratulations to our SVQ Assessor, Gail, for achieving her SCQF Level 7 in Social Services and Healthcare π€©π₯³π
Gail is often the one prompting staff to share their SVQ experience, and so in this instance, it was nice to give Gail that same opportunity:
My SVQ SCQF HHSC Level 7 began 6 months into my new SVQ Assessor post with Aberness! π
It has been both challenging and rewarding all at the same time. As an SVQ Assessor, I was keen to continue my own skills and knowledge, and this award gave me the perfect opportunity to do just that. It was also 25 years since undertaking my last qualification, and I wish I had done it sooner. However, with the fantastic support from my Assessor, Helen, it gave me the confidence to succeed. Balancing my studies alongside assessing and marking candidates required a lot of focus, hard work and determination. However, I stayed committed and pushed through every challenge.
I'm incredibly proud of what I've achieved, especially at nearly 56 years old, and it just goes to show you're never too old to learn and grow! This experience has strengthened my practice and I'm really looking forward to supporting candidates through this qualification using my updated knowledge and understanding.
I've already started to take on my next challenge, working towards my qualification in Internal Verification, and I'll stay just as focused. It's easy to get comfortable in familiar routines, but stepping outside my comfort zone and trying something new is so worthwhile. Don't be afraid of new challenges, they're just another notch in your belt, as they say.
Thanks to everyone who has supported me, it means a lot!"
Congratulations again, Gail! This recent achievement, and your current endeavour to gain yet another qualification, is an inspiration to us all ππΌ