Residential Childcare Trainer. Education & Training

Job Role: Residential Childcare Trainer / Assessor

Location: East Midlands / Northamptonshire (Hybrid with Regional Travel)

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, full-time

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 the East Midlands and Northamptonshire 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 the East Midlands / Northamptonshire region as required.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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)
• Email: (url removed)