Children and Young People Qualified Assessor (CYP)

ITEC Skills & Employment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training provider in Cardiff is seeking a qualified assessor to support apprenticeship learners in Health and Social Care. The ideal candidate will have relevant training experience and a recognised assessing qualification. Responsibilities include providing structured training and maintaining accurate learner records. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, a health care scheme, and a profit-sharing program. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Health care scheme

Profit-sharing scheme

Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience in an apprenticeship setting required.
• Proven occupational experience in Health and Social Care required.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured support to apprenticeship learners.
• Engage in hands-on training and theoretical knowledge.
• Complete Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) for learners.

Skills

Relevant training experience

Technical competence in Health and Social Care

Welsh speaking

Education

Recognised teaching or assessing qualification (e.g. A1 Assessor Award)

Job description

Overview

Employer: ITEC Skills & Employment

Location: Cardiff, Cardiff County

Pay: £25,200 to £26,780 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: Yes

Closing Date: 21/12/2025

About this job

Children & Young People Qualified Assessor Salary banding: £25,200 - £26,780 Location: Head Office, Cardiff Contract: Full-time, permanent Hours of work: Monday to Friday 09:00am to 16:30pm

About Us At Itec, we put our employees at the heart of everything we do. As an employee-owned organisation, every team member plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our business. We foster a culture where each voice is heard, and every contribution is valued. We take pride in empowering individuals and businesses to thrive. Join us and become part of a company that is dedicated to your growth, well-being, and success.

Responsibilities

• Provide end to end structured support to apprenticeship learners on programme.
• Ensure the most effective and up-to-date approaches are implemented to prepare learners to successfully progress their career.
• Engage in hands-on training and theoretical knowledge to equip learners with essential skills for a successful career in the industry.
• Adapt training to learner needs to maintain the highest training standards.
• Cover a regional area and travel to learners' workplaces for assessments.
• Complete Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and outline personalised learning pathways.
• Reference and evaluate evidence collected in the workplace to meet key skill requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of learner attendance and guided contact hours, ensuring compliance with audit requirements.
• Contribute to the planning, monitoring, and achievement of set performance targets.
• Arrange additional training through day release and provide in-house training support as needed.
• Keep detailed records of clients' achievements to meet the performance criteria established by relevant awarding bodies.

What we are looking for

• Essential: Relevant training experience and a recognised teaching or assessing qualification (e.g., A1 Assessor Award, TAQA, CAVA, or equivalent) and experience in an apprenticeship setting.
• Proven occupational experience and technical competence in Health and Social Care delivery.
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check (cost covered by the company) and EWC registration.
• Welsh speaking is desirable.

What’s in it for you?

• Benefits include 30 days of annual leave (rising with length of service), a health care scheme, 35 hours working week, discounts for retail and gym membership, a profit-sharing scheme, life insurance, and employee recognition programs.
• Equal opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to inclusive practices.
• Please disclose any needs for reasonable adjustments during recruitment or in role to support an inclusive workplace.

We encourage applicants to apply early, as we may close the vacancy once we have enough suitable applicants. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of applying, please assume the application was not successful on this occasion.

Company information

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