Learning practitioner - Health and Social Care; Adults

Coleg Cambria:
An Introduction

At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education.

We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself.

On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.

Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile.

We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.

Exceeding expectations through education, innovation and inspiration

Role

Title:

Work Based Learning Practitioner – Health & Social Care Adults

Location: Deeside

Contract Type: Permanent:
Full time

Salary: £33,912 – £38,218

We currently have a vacancy for a bilingual Work Based Learning Practitioner in Health and Social Care (Adults).

The practitioner will assess the full range of qualifications within the relevant subject area in line with Awarding organisation requirements linked to skills and occupational competence. Work with a caseload of learners determined by the relevant college caseload formula. The Practitioner will conduct initial assessments for learners, enrolment on appropriate courses and provide coaching, mentoring and learning opportunities as well as delivery of underpinning knowledge sessions to learners either on a 1‑1 or workshop basis (recommended maximum group size
8).

To monitor learners' progress towards qualifications, give them constructive feedback and guide them to prepare an e‑portfolio of evidence.

To assess learner portfolios and present completed portfolios for internal quality assurance.

The practitioner will work with employers and learners across 6 counties in north Wales and must be able to visit them in person on a regular basis.

• A professionally relevant qualification in Health and Social Care to carry out assessments up to a Level 5.
• Possess or be willing to work towards an assessors qualification (TAQA).
• Possess or be willing to work towards a Quality Assurance qualification (Currently 401 TAQA Unit).
• Level 2 English and Maths qualifications (or equivalent) at Grade 4 (C) or above.
• Possess or be willing to work towards a Digital Literacy Level 2 qualification.
• Proven industry experience within a professionally relevant area (Health and Social Care Adults).
• Experience of liaising and partnering with external managers in industry.
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to the maintenance and development of quality standards within education.
• It is essential that the successful candidate has a minimum of Level 2 Welsh language skill s, both verbal and written.

Welsh language skills are essential for this position. The promotion of the Welsh language is an essential part of the work we do. Applicants are welcome to submit an application in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh.

Coleg Cambria is a 'Disability Confident' Employer. The promotion of Equality and Diversity is an essential part of the work we do and as part of this, the College is committed to having a diverse staff group.

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