Job Description
Job Title: Adult Care Trainer/Assessor
Are you ready to share your industry knowledge and experience and make a difference to others in the care industry?
This role involves a mix of home working, visiting workplaces (which can be widespread) and working in the office in Coventry.
This role is open to Unqualified/Trainee Assessors and Qualified Assessors.
Job Purpose:
The Trainer/Assessor will deliver high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment to learners undertaking Level 2–5 Health and Social Care qualifications and associated programmes. Delivery will take place at the learner’s workplace, online, and at our premises, ensuring learners achieve their qualifications within agreed timescales and in accordance with awarding body requirements.
The post holder will actively promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, British Values and learner wellbeing, ensuring learners understand their rights and responsibilities. The role contributes to employer engagement, quality assurance, continuous improvement, and maintaining ongoing Ofsted readiness.
Essential Experience and Qualifications
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care or Registered Manager Qualification – Level 4 or above or equivalent
- Experience as a Care Manager, Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, or similar leadership role.
- Good literacy and numeracy skills (minimum Functional Skills Level 2 or GCSE Grade C/4 or above).
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
- Ability to prioritise and multitask effectively.
- Professional handling of confidential and sensitive information.
- Strong ICT skills.
Desirable
- Assessor Qualification: A1 / D32/33 / TAQA
- Level 3 Award in Education and Training
- Experience delivering apprenticeships.
- Experience supporting learners through End Point Assessment.
- Experience working with multiple awarding bodies.
- Competence in delivering and assessing Health & Social Care qualifications, Levels 2–5.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Training, Assessment and Learner Support
- Plan, prepare, and deliver training sessions for allocated qualifications (Levels 2–5 Health & Social Care and additional qualifications as required).
- Deliver training to individuals and groups in the learner’s workplace, online.
- Conduct detailed learner inductions in line with company and awarding body requirements.
- Support learners throughout their programme to successfully achieve their qualification.
- Carry out regular training, assessment visits, reviews, and progress updates with learners and employers.
- Complete workplace observations in a timely manner with the employer's agreement.
- Mark learner work and assess portfolios promptly, accurately, and in line with awarding body standards.
- Develop, complete, and review Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), setting clear and achievable targets.
- Monitor and record on- and off-the-job training, evidencing progress, skills development, and achievement.
- Promote and embed English, Maths, and ICT skills across all programmes.
- Identify and record learner progress, attendance, and any barriers to learning, escalating concerns appropriately.
- Inform the line manager promptly of any issues relating to learner progress, complaints, safeguarding, or risk.
- Promote and embed End Point Assessment (EPA) requirements throughout programmes.
- Complete Gateway requirements and book learners for EPA within the required timelines.