Residential Childcare Trainer​/Assessor

Position: Residential Childcare Trainer / Assessor
Job Role:

Residential Childcare Trainer Assessor

Also considering Deputy Managers, Registered Managers & Senior Residential Practitioners seeking a career change

Location:

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

Contract:

Permanent, Full-Time

Role Overview
Are you an experienced Residential Childcare professional looking to move away from shifts, on-call responsibilities and the demands of frontline care, whilst still making a positive difference to young people's outcomes?
We are recruiting a passionate and motivated Residential Childcare Trainer Assessor to support learners undertaking Residential Childcare qualifications up to Level 5 across the North West.
This opportunity is ideal for an existing Trainer Assessor, but we are equally keen to hear from experienced Registered Managers, Deputy Managers, Team Leaders and Senior Residential Childcare Practitioners looking to transition into learning and development.
Working in a hybrid role, you will support learners through their qualification journey, helping them develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to excel within Residential Childcare settings.
Full training and support can be provided to achieve the Level 3 CAVA qualification if you do not currently hold an assessor award.

Key Responsibilities
Teaching, Learning & Assessment
 
Deliver and assess Residential Childcare qualifications up to Level 5
Support learners through their apprenticeship or qualification journey
Deliver a blend of remote and workplace-based learning and assessment activity
Encourage professional development and occupational competence
Support learners to successfully achieve their qualifications  Learner Management & Progression
 
Manage a caseload of approximately 50 learners
Complete progress reviews and learning assessments
Develop Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
Provide coaching, mentoring and developmental feedback
Support timely learner progression and achievement  Employer Engagement
 
Build positive relationships with employers and workplace managers
Support employers to understand qualification requirements
Promote learner progress and achievement
Work collaboratively to overcome barriers to completion  Quality & Compliance
 
Maintain learner records and e-portfolio evidence
Ensure delivery complies with awarding body and quality requirements
Support internal and external quality assurance activity
Work towards achievement and timely completion targets

Essential Criteria
 
Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or above
Experience working within Residential Childcare
Experience as a:  
Registered Manager
Deputy Manager
Team Leader
Senior Residential Support Worker
Trainer Assessor  
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage a workload and work towards performance targets
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the North West    
Desirable Criteria
 
Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification
TAQA, CAVA, A1, D32/33 or equivalent assessor qualification
Experience delivering apprenticeships or funded programmes
IQA qualification
Experience using e-portfolio systems
Previous Trainer Assessor experience    
No Assessing Qualification? No Problem.
We actively welcome applications from experienced Residential Childcare professionals who have never worked as a Trainer Assessor before.
If you have strong occupational competence and experience within children's residential care, we can provide:
 
Full support to achieve the Level 3 CAVA qualification
Structured onboarding and mentoring
Ongoing support from experienced learning and development professionals
Career progression opportunities within the training and skills sector  Salary will reflect existing qualifications and assessment experience, with progression available upon successful qualification completion.
  
Additional Information
 
Hybrid role combining remote working and learner visits
Travel required across North West England
Caseload typically around 50 learners
All appointments subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks

How to Apply

For more information or to apply for the Residential Childcare Trainer Assessor role, please contact:
Robert Rowe
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