Assessor in Health & Social Care

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-50 days annual leave

Employer pension contribution 21.5%

Development days and career pathways

Wellbeing platforms

Free flu vaccine

Cycle to Work

Gym facilities on campus

Discounts on services and travel

Job summary

Sandwell College in Sandwell is seeking an experienced assessor to support a caseload of learners, delivering workplace assessments and work-readiness sessions. The role includes pre-placement checks and DBS applications, with regular campus meetings to ensure standardisation.

You will maintain up-to-date knowledge of Health and Social Care frameworks, manage records, and collaborate with the Head of Section to develop provision. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Health and Social Care qualification Level 3 or above
• Assessor qualification such as D32/33 or A1
• Teaching qualification such as PTLLS or CTLLS, or willingness to work towards one

Responsibilities

• Support a caseload of learners through regular meetings to evidence their learning
• Deliver assessment techniques in the workplace and within the qualification, leading to timely achievements
• Judge whether learner evidence meets qualification and unit standards
• Deliver targeted work-readiness sessions linked to employer placements
• Administer pre-placement checks, including facilitating and monitoring enhanced DBS applications
• Attend regular campus-based meetings with the Health and Social Care team to ensure standardisation
• Keep own professional development up to date to assess modern qualifications, including T-Levels and TOQs
• Maintain knowledge of Health and Social Care qualification frameworks and assessment standards
• Keep accurate academic and administrative records in line with quality assurance procedures
• Liaise with employers, learners, colleagues and external stakeholders to support progress
• Work with the Head of Section and curriculum team on developing the provision

Education

Health and Social Care qualification Level 3 or above

Assessor qualification D32/33 or A1

Teaching qualification PTLLS or CTLLS or willingness to work towards one

Job description

The post sits in the Health and Social Care department at Sandwell College and is fixed-term. It centres on assessing learners in the workplace and guiding their caseloads towards qualification achievement. The role also covers work-readiness sessions linked to employer placements and pre-placement checks, including enhanced DBS applications, with regular meetings across the college's campus bases. Applicants need an assessor qualification such as D32/33 or A1 and a full UK driving licence.

What the job involves

• Support a caseload of learners through regular meetings to evidence their learning
• Deliver assessment techniques in the workplace and within the qualification, leading to timely achievements
• Judge whether learner evidence meets qualification and unit standards
• Deliver targeted work-readiness sessions linked to employer placements
• Administer pre-placement checks, including facilitating and monitoring enhanced DBS applications
• Attend regular campus-based meetings with the Health and Social Care team to ensure standardisation
• Keep own professional development up to date to assess modern qualifications, including T-Levels and TOQs
• Maintain knowledge of Health and Social Care qualification frameworks and assessment standards
• Keep accurate academic and administrative records in line with quality assurance procedures
• Liaise with employers, learners, colleagues and external stakeholders to support progress
• Work with the Head of Section and curriculum team on developing the provision

Qualifications

• Relevant Health and Social Care qualification at Level 3 or above
• Assessor qualification such as D32/33, A1 or equivalent
• Teaching qualification such as PTLLS or CTLLS, or equivalent, or willingness to work towards one

Experience

• Experience assessing and training within the Health and Social Care sector
• Experience working within the Health and Social Care industry
• Experience managing caseloads of learners or candidates

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle

Nice to have

• D34/V1 qualification or equivalent

What’s offered

• 35-50 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and extra time off at Christmas
• Employer pension contribution of 21.5% for non-teaching roles
• Development days, career pathways and talent schemes
• Confidential counselling and wellbeing platforms
• Free flu vaccine
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gym facilities on campus or discounted local gym rates
• Discounts on onsite services, high street brands and travel