Residential Childcare Trainer​/Assessor

Position: Residential Childcare Trainer / Assessor
Job Role:

Residential Childcare Trainer / Assessor

Location:

Bristol / West of England (Hybrid with Regional Travel)
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum

Contract:

Permanent, full-time

Role Overview
We are recruiting an experienced and committed Residential Childcare Trainer / Assessor to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across Level 4 and Level 5 qualifications. This hybrid role combines remote delivery with face-to-face learner support, requiring travel across Bristol and the West of England region.
As a Residential Childcare Trainer / Assessor, you will manage a caseload of approximately 50 learners, supporting them from induction through to timely completion. You will play a key role in developing learners' knowledge, skills and behaviours, ensuring they meet occupational standards while delivering a high-quality, compliant and engaging learning experience.

Key Responsibilities
Teaching, Learning & Assessment
 
Qualification Delivery:
Deliver and assess Residential Childcare qualifications up to Level 5.
Session Planning:
Plan and deliver engaging sessions using blended learning approaches.
Tailored Support:
Provide tailored teaching and assessment aligned to learner needs.
Competence Development:
Support learners to develop occupational competence and professional behaviours.  Learner Management & Progression
 
Caseload Control:
Manage a caseload of approximately 50 learners, ensuring timely progression and achievement.
Onboarding Plans:
Conduct initial assessments and create Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
Coaching & Reviews:
Provide ongoing coaching, feedback and progress reviews.
Workplace Liaison:
Engage with employers and managers to support learner development.  Administration & Compliance
 
Portfolio Management:
Maintain accurate learner records, progress tracking and e-portfolio documentation.
Quality Frameworks:
Ensure delivery meets awarding body and compliance standards.
Inspection Support:
Prepare for and support internal and external quality assurance activity.
Target Management:
Work to performance targets including achievement rates and timely completions.  Delivery & Travel
 
Blended Formats:
Deliver a mix of remote and face-to-face sessions.
In-Person Visits:
Conduct learner visits in line with programme requirements.
Regional Travel:
Travel across Bristol and the West of England region as required.  Opportunity Perks:
Why Become a Residential Childcare Trainer / Assessor?
 
Career Development:
Perfect opportunity for an established sector professional to utilize their management or senior residential care experience within education.
Professional Support:
Work within a collaborative internal team focused on achieving top-tier compliance, positive learner experiences, and strong completion rates.  

Essential Criteria

Qualifications:

Recognised teaching or assessing qualification (TAQA, CAVA, A1, D32/33 or equivalent).
Sector Credential:
Relevant qualification in Residential Childcare (Level 3 or above).
Delivery

Experience:

Experience delivering or assessing Residential Childcare qualifications (L4/L5 preferred).
Caseload Management:
Ability to manage a caseload effectively within a target-driven environment.
Core

Skills:

Strong organisational, planning and time-management skills.
Logistics:
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.  Desirable Criteria
 
Leadership Award:
Level 5 qualification in Leadership & Management.
Quality Monitoring:
Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) qualification.
Funded Learning:
Experience delivering apprenticeships or funded provision.
Hybrid Systems:
Experience in hybrid or remote delivery environments.  Additional Information
 
Work Framework:
Hybrid role combining remote delivery with regional travel.
Capacity Benchmark:
Caseload typically averages 50 learners, dependent on experience and competence.
Background Verifications:
Role subject to relevant background and compliance checks.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Residential Childcare Trainer / Assessor, please contact us.

To apply or request further information regarding this Residential Childcare Trainer / Assessor position, please contact:
 
Contact:
Robert Rowe
Phone: (phone number removed)
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