Residential Childcare Trainer/Assessor - Midlands

Job Role: Residential Childcare Trainer Assessor

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

Location: Midlands (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 step away from shift work, sleep-ins and on-call responsibilities whilst remaining within a sector you're passionate about?
We are recruiting a motivated and supportive Residential Childcare Trainer Assessor to deliver and assess Level 4 and Level 5 Residential Childcare qualifications across the Midlands region.
This role is ideal for either an experienced Trainer Assessor or an established Deputy Manager, Registered Manager, Team Leader or Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner looking to transition into Learning & Development.
Working in a hybrid environment, you will support learners from enrolment through to successful completion, helping develop the next generation of Residential Childcare professionals whilst promoting best practice across the sector.
If you have the occupational experience but not the assessor qualification, full support will be provided to achieve the Level 3 CAVA qualification.

Key Responsibilities
Teaching, Learning & Assessment

Deliver and assess Residential Childcare qualifications up to Level 5
Support learners through apprenticeship and qualification programmes
Deliver a blend of remote and workplace-based learning and assessment
Support learners to develop occupational competence, confidence and professional behaviours
Promote best practice and continuous professional development Learner Management & Progression

Manage a caseload of approximately 50 learners
Conduct learner reviews, assessments and progress meetings
Develop and maintain Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
Provide coaching, mentoring and developmental feedback
Drive learner engagement, retention and timely achievement Employer Engagement

Build strong relationships with employers and workplace managers
Support employers in understanding qualification and apprenticeship requirements
Work collaboratively to support learner achievement and progression
Identify and address barriers to completion Quality & Compliance

Maintain accurate learner records and e-portfolio evidence
Ensure delivery meets awarding body and funding requirements
Participate in quality assurance and standardisation activities
Support achievement, retention and timely completion targets
Maintain compliance with internal quality processes and regulatory expectations
Essential Criteria

Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or above
Experience working within Residential Childcare settings
Experience as a:
Registered Manager
Deputy Manager
Team Leader
Senior Residential Support Worker
Trainer Assessor
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage workloads and work towards performance targets
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Midlands region
Desirable Criteria

Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification
TAQA, CAVA, A1, D32/33 or equivalent assessor qualification
Experience delivering apprenticeships or funded learning
Internal Quality Assurance (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 are looking for a new challenge.
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 induction and mentoring
Ongoing support from experienced Learning & Development professionals
Career progression opportunities within the education and skills sector Salary will be aligned to your current qualifications and assessment experience, with progression opportunities available upon successful completion of training.

Additional Information

Hybrid role combining remote working and learner visits
Travel required across the Midlands region
Caseload typically averages around 50 learners
All appointments subject to safeguarding, DBS 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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