Residential Childcare Assessor / Trainee Assessor

Residential Childcare Assessor / Trainee Assessor

Job Role: Residential Childcare Assessor / Trainee Assessor

Location: North West (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 Assessor / Trainee Assessor to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across Level 4 and Level 5 qualifications. This would suit someone already within skills & training or an experienced sector professional looking to make the transition into training. This hybrid role combines remote delivery with face-to-face learner support, requiring travel across the North West.

As a Residential Childcare Assessor / Trainee 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. This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced Trainer / Assessor, or a strong Residential Childcare professional (e.g. Senior, Deputy or Manager) looking to transition into training and assessment.

Full support will be provided to achieve the Level 3 CAVA qualification where required, with salary aligned to experience and qualification level.

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.

Training & Development Opportunity

• Candidates without an assessing qualification will be supported to achieve the Level 3 CAVA
• Ideal for experienced practitioners moving into L&D
• Salary will reflect current experience and increase with qualification completion

Essential Criteria

• 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.
• Experience in a Senior / Deputy / Management role within children's homes.

Desirable Criteria

• Leadership Award: Level 5 qualification in Leadership & Management.
• Qualifications: Recognised teaching or assessing qualification (TAQA, CAVA, A1, D32/33 or equivalent).
• Delivery Experience: Experience delivering or assessing Residential Childcare qualifications (L4/L5 preferred).
• 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.