Learning practitioner - Health and Social Care; Adults

Work Based Learning Practitioner - Health & Social Care (Adults)

Job Summary:

Exceeding expectations through education, innovation and inspiration...

Location: Deeside
Contract Type: Permanent:
Full time
Salary: £33,912 - £38,218

• 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.
• 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).
• Monitor learners' progress towards qualifications, give them constructive feedback and guide them to prepare an e‑portfolio of evidence.
• Assess learner portfolios and present completed portfolios for internal quality assurance.
• Work with employers and learners across six 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, both verbal and written.

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. The safety of children, young people and adults identified as 'vulnerable' is paramount and Coleg Cambria is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of these individuals and to the rigorous implementation of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) procedures and arrangements.

A DBS Disclosure will be requested from the successful candidate. Depending on the role you are applying for if successful, you may also be required to register with the Education Workforce Council.

• Excellent Pension Scheme(s)
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
• On site nursery provision at our Deeside site
• Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses
• Access to A Wide Range of E‑Learning and Professional Development
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities
• Free Parking on All Sites Cycle Scheme
• Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments
• Discounted Rates for Restaurants
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.

Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.