Also considering Deputy Managers, Registered Managers & Senior Residential Childcare Practitioners seeking a career change
Location: West of England (Hybrid with Regional Travel)
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Role Overview
Are you an experienced Residential Childcare professional looking to step away from shift work, sleep-ins and on-call responsibilities whilst remaining within a sector you're passionate about?
We are recruiting a motivated and supportive Residential Childcare Trainer Assessor to deliver and assess Level 4 and Level 5 Residential Childcare qualifications across the West of England region.
This is an excellent opportunity for an existing Trainer Assessor, but we are equally keen to hear from experienced Registered Managers, Deputy Managers, Team Leaders and Senior Residential Childcare Practitioners who are looking to transition into Learning & Development.
As a Residential Childcare Trainer Assessor, you will support learners throughout their qualification journey, helping them develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to progress within the Residential Childcare sector while maintaining the highest standards of care and practice.
If you have strong sector experience but no assessing qualification, full support will be provided to gain the Level 3 CAVA qualification.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching, Learning & Assessment
Deliver and assess Residential Childcare qualifications up to Level 5
Support learners throughout their apprenticeship and qualification journey
Deliver a combination of remote and face-to-face learning and assessment activity
Support learners to develop occupational competence, confidence and professional behaviours
Encourage best practice and continuous professional development Learner Management & Progression
Manage a caseload of approximately 50 learners
Complete learner reviews, assessments and progress meetings
Develop and maintain Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
Provide coaching, mentoring and developmental feedback
Drive learner engagement, achievement and timely completions Employer Engagement
Build strong relationships with employers and workplace managers
Support employers in understanding apprenticeship and qualification requirements
Work collaboratively to promote learner progression and achievement
Identify and address barriers to learning and completion Quality, Compliance & Administration
Maintain learner records and e-portfolio documentation
Ensure delivery meets awarding body, funding and compliance requirements
Participate in quality assurance and standardisation activities
Work towards achievement, retention and completion targets
Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion throughout delivery
Essential Criteria
Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or above
Experience working within Residential Childcare settings
Experience as a:
Registered Manager
Deputy Manager
Team Leader
Senior Residential Support Worker
Trainer Assessor
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage workloads and work towards targets
Excellent organisational and time-management skills
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the region
Desirable Criteria
Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification
TAQA, CAVA, A1, D32/33 or equivalent assessor qualification
Experience delivering apprenticeships or funded learning programmes
IQA qualification
Experience using e-portfolio systems
Previous Trainer Assessor experience
No Assessing Qualification? No Problem.
We actively welcome applications from experienced Residential Childcare professionals who are looking for a new challenge.
If you have strong occupational competence and experience within Children's Residential Care, we can provide:
Full support to achieve the Level 3 CAVA qualification
Structured induction and mentoring
Ongoing support from experienced Learning & Development professionals
Long-term career progression opportunities within the skills and education sector Salary will reflect current qualifications and assessment experience, with progression opportunities available following successful completion of training and qualifications.
Additional Information
Hybrid role combining remote working and learner visits
Travel required across the West of England region
Caseload typically around 50 learners
All appointments subject to safeguarding, DBS and compliance checks
How to Apply
For more information or to apply for the Residential Childcare Trainer Assessor role, please contact:
Robert Rowe
(phone number removed)
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Salary description
£28000.00 - £32000.00 per year