Observation Assessor - Health & Social Care

Job Role: Observation Assessor – Health & Social Care

No Caseload | Home-Based | Observation-Focused | Up to £37,800+ OTE
Location: South West England
(Covering Portsmouth, Southampton, Bournemouth, Brighton and surrounding areas)
Salary: £33,000 Basic Salary
OTE: Up to £37,800+ per annum
Bonus Structure:

£400 monthly bonus upon achieving 40 observations
Additional £10 per observation above target
Uncapped earning potential Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday
8:45am – 4:45pm
Mileage: 38p per mile
Expenses: All business mileage, travel and overnight accommodation fully paid
  
Role Overview:

Are you an experienced Health & Social Care Assessor looking for a role without a learner caseload?
Or perhaps you're a Level 5 Health & Social Care professional who enjoys assessing practice and supporting learners, but wants to move away from portfolio management and heavy administration?
We are recruiting an experienced Observation Assessor – Health & Social Care to support apprenticeship learners across the South West region.
This is a specialist role focused purely on conducting workplace observations for learners completing City & Guilds Health & Social Care qualifications. Unlike traditional assessor positions, you will not hold a caseload of learners, allowing you to focus entirely on observation activity, evidence gathering and learner progression.
Working closely with Performance Development Managers (PDMs), you will play a key role in helping apprentices demonstrate competency and generate high-quality evidence against apprenticeship standards.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone seeking a more focused assessment role with excellent work-life balance, autonomy and earning potential.
  
Why Join Us?

Home-based role
No learner caseload
No portfolio management
No end-to-end learner ownership
Monday-Friday working pattern
Fully expensed travel and overnight stays
Mileage paid at 38p per mile
City & Guilds delivery
Strong OTE and bonus structure
Regional field-based role
Excellent autonomy and flexibility
Long-term career opportunities within apprenticeship delivery   
Key Responsibilities:

Observation & Assessment Delivery

Conduct workplace observations for Health & Social Care learners up to Level 5
Travel throughout the South West region completing face-to-face observations
Work alongside Performance Development Managers to support learner progression
Observe learners against apprenticeship standards and occupational competency requirements
Gather evidence against Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours (KSBs)
Produce high-quality observation reports
Deliver clear and constructive developmental feedback Quality & Compliance

Ensure all observations meet City & Guilds and apprenticeship requirements
Maintain accurate assessment documentation
Complete reports and administrative activity within required timescales
Support consistency and assessment quality across the wider team
Maintain compliance with awarding organisation and quality standards Learner & Employer Engagement

Liaise with employers to arrange observation activity
Build positive working relationships with workplace managers
Support learners in understanding feedback and progression requirements
Promote a positive learner and employer experience Additional Assessment Activity
Where required, support:

Professional Discussions
Mock End Point Assessment preparation
Additional evidence gathering
Progression-focused learner interventions   
Essential Criteria:

Level 5 qualification in Health & Social Care
TAQA, CAVA, A1, D32/33 or equivalent assessor qualification
Minimum two years' occupational experience within Health & Social Care at Senior Carer level or above
Previous apprenticeship assessment experience
Experience conducting workplace observations
Strong communication and report-writing skills
Excellent organisational skills
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Willingness to travel extensively across the South West   
Desirable Criteria:

Experience working with City & Guilds qualifications
IQA qualification
Experience supporting End Point Assessment preparation
Understanding of apprenticeship funding and compliance requirements
Experience within adult social care apprenticeship provision   
Additional Information:

Home-based, field delivery role
Monthly target of 40 observations
No learner caseload
Extensive travel throughout the South West region
Occasional overnight stays required
Overnight accommodation fully funded
6-month probation period
Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities   
How to Apply:
For more information or to apply for the Observation Assessor – Health & Social Care role, please contact:
Robert Rowe
(phone number removed)
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