Apprenticeship - Healthcare Support Worker Level 2 - End Point Assessor (New) 2023

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Apprenticeship - Healthcare Support Worker Level 2 - End Point Assessor (New) 2023, London

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Client:

Pearson

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

05fb0e857753

Job Views:

7

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

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Job Description:

Apprenticeship - Healthcare Support Worker Level 2 - End Point Assessor (New) 2023

Reference: EPA/HCSW2023

About Pearson

Pearson is the world's leading learning company, with 35,000 employees in more than 70 countries working to help people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives through learning. We put the apprentice at the centre of everything we do, because wherever learning flourishes, so do people. Find out more about how we can help you and your learners at

We are looking for Independent End-Point Assessor for the following locations:

North of England area covering Blackpool, Carlisle and Huddersfield

South East covering Brighton/Hastings/Kent

Overview of the independent end-point assessor role

Government has introduced a requirement that all apprenticeships contain an end-point assessment (EPA) which is a holistic assessment of the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviour (KSBs) that have been learnt throughout the apprenticeship. This is to make sure that apprentices meet the rigorous standard set by employers and are fully competent in the relevant occupation. Pearson must provide employers with the confidence that completing an apprenticeship means an individual is fully job-ready and that all apprentices, following the same standard, are assessed consistently, regardless of where they are undertaking their apprenticeship or who they are doing it with.

An independent EPA means that those making a decision on the competency of the apprentice have nothing to gain from the outcome of the assessment. To maintain independence within the scope of this EPA, an independent end-point assessor (IEA) can only undertake end-point assessments of apprentices, with whom they have no conflict of interest. This means they must be independent of the registered apprenticeship training provider at which the apprentice completed their on-programme element, and must not have been involved in the on-programme training, assessment, or line management of such apprentices.

The end-point assessments will be conducted onsite, or remotely, on dates agreed with employers. Independent end-point assessors will record and submit the EPA outcomes, with clear justifications for the grading decisions. EPA activities will be quality assured by Pearson quality assurance representatives.

IEAs will meet the occupational profile of the apprentices they are assessing and will be trained, standardised and approved to operate as IEAs. The IEAs will undertake EPAs in line with the associated apprenticeship assessment plan, and the materials provided by Pearson. Please see the below Key Accountabilities and Person Specification sections for further details.

Key Accountabilities:

The IEA will:

• Take part in regular training and standardisation activities, associated with the role of IEA for this EPA
• Maintain and provide evidence of ongoing, relevant Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Assess the performance of candidates in accordance with published assessment and grading criteria and procedures, ensuring overall standards are maintained
• Follow the protocols set out in Pearson’s specifications, assessment materials and quality assurance protocols, relating to the EPAs
• Maintain service-level agreements with regards to responding to EPA planning, operational activities, reports and submissions of assessment outcomes
• Report all risks and issues encountered during the end-point assessment to Pearson, including any suspected malpractice/maladministration
• Ensure all EPA reports and assessment evidence are high quality and recorded accurately
• Support Pearson, if necessary, with any appeals from apprentices, regarding assessment decisions
• Raise any conflicts of interest, including in relation to the independence of assessment
• Ensure that any personal actions are completed, as required by Pearson
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Pearson’s end-point assessment activities
• Contribute to the external quality assurance activities undertaken by Ofqual.

Person Specification

Occupational Profile:

Healthcare support workers (HCSWs) work as part of a team providing high quality and compassionate care to individuals. They carry out well-defined routine clinical duties like monitoring an individual’s conditions (checking blood pressure, temperature, weight), checking on their overall progress, comfort, and wellbeing. Depending on the work setting, they may assist individuals with eating, drinking, washing, dressing, or toileting. HCSWs prepare individuals for healthcare activities, support them during and after procedures, and perform non-clinical duties such as record keeping, making beds, tidying, and cleaning equipment. They address straightforward problems, report concerns and changes promptly, and work within a healthcare or social care team under supervision.

A HCSW will:

• Work effectively as part of a team
• Act within their competence and seek support when needed
• Follow relevant standards, policies, and protocols, including the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England
• Complete the Care Certificate during induction, covering fundamental skills for quality care

Profile drawn from Apprenticeship Standard for Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW), approved 19th May 2016, reference: ST0216. Usage under the Open Government Licence. Visit

Additional requirements include:

• Occupational competence at a registered healthcare professional level or equivalent
• Working towards or holding a formal assessor qualification (e.g., A1, assessor component to TAQA)
• Experience in a healthcare setting within the last 2 years
• Experience leading meetings or interviews
• Experience with quality assurance/regulatory compliance
• Commitment to CPD and recent occupational experience
• Current NMC pin number

Essential other requirements:

• UK-based candidates only
• Availability of at least two working days per week for EPA

Desirable background and experience:

• Internal quality assurance qualification
• Experience making grading judgments
• Current DBS and on the update service
• Knowledge of prevent & safeguarding
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to assess and report risks

Other requirements:

• Personal IT equipment, broadband, microphone, headphones, webcam
• Personal and secure email account
• UK or Ireland postal address
• Right to work in the UK
• Allow for travel time when arranging EPA

Application Information: Opportunities for examiners, moderators, and verifiers are available.