Trainer / Assessor in Residential Childcare

TN United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a passionate Trainer/Assessor in Residential Childcare to inspire and shape the future of students. This role involves delivering high-quality training, coaching, and mentoring to learners, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering strong relationships with industry partners. With a commitment to excellence, the successful candidate will create engaging learning experiences that ignite curiosity and drive success. Join a collaborative team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people and their families, while enjoying generous benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail Discounts

Free onsite car parking

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant Residential Childcare qualification at Level 3.
• Possess or be willing to work towards an assessor qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality training, coaching, and mentoring to learners.
• Forge strong relationships with employers and their learners.

Skills

Residential Childcare

Assessment Skills

Coaching and Mentoring

Safeguarding

Communication Skills

Education

Residential Childcare qualification at Level 3

Assessor qualification

Tools

OneFile e-portfolio

Job description

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Trainer / Assessor in Residential Childcare, Trowbridge

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Client:

Wiltshire College & University Centre

Location:

Trowbridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

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Job Description:

Wiltshire College & University Centre have an exciting opportunity for a Trainer/Assessor in Residential Childcare to join our team.

Location: Campus closest to home location, with travel to all sites.

Salary: £28,168 - £39,244 per annum (Trainer/Assessor Pay Grade 5 – 13) (Dependant on skills, qualifications & experience)

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Closing Date: 17th May 2025

About Us:

Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire’s economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust, and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our turnover is around £42 million per annum, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students.

Trainer/Assessor in Residential Childcare – The Role:

Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of residential childcare professionals?

Do you thrive on creating impactful learning experiences?

We are seeking a dedicated Trainer/Assessor in residential childcare to join our team. You'll support apprentices both remotely and within their workplaces and includes all aspects of training, assessment, adherence to Quality Assurance and regulatory standards, using OneFile e-portfolio for planning, assessments, and feedback. You'll support and motivate a caseload of learners, integrating key topics such as safeguarding, British values, and EDI into your sessions. You'll manage communication with learners and their line managers, ensuring progress and implementing action plans as needed.

Wiltshire College & University Centre is the heart of education in Wiltshire. With four main campuses, we are committed to providing excellent further and higher education opportunities. Our region is brimming with potential, and we are excited to be part of its growth story.

Trainer/Assessor in residential childcare - Key Responsibilities:

As a Trainer/Assessor in residential childcare you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our students. Here is what you will be doing:

• Deliver high-quality training, coaching, and mentoring to learners.
• Create engaging learning experiences that ignite curiosity and drive success.
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback to help them reach their full potential.

Building Partnerships

• Forge strong relationships with employers and their learners.
• Be the bridge between industry needs and classroom learning.

Compliance Champion

• Regularly monitor learner environments to ensure safety and adherence to policies.
• Keep up to date with teaching, learning, and assessment regulations.
• Champion best practices and uphold our commitment to excellence.

Trainer/Assessor in Health and Care – You:

We are looking for someone who embodies passion, expertise, and dedication.

Qualifications and Experience

• Hold a relevant Residential Childcare qualification at Level 3 or a qualification appropriate to this sector.
• Possess or be willing to work towards an assessor qualification (within 6 months of appointment).
• You will have worked in a Residential Childcare position within last 12 months, working with children and young people looked after by their local authority.
• You will have supported the families of the children and young people you have cared for, including liaising with relevant external agencies.
• This role will require travel around Wiltshire, Bristol and may include other residential childcare homes beyond Wiltshire’s borders.

Motivator

• Enthusiasm, motivate students to produce evidence and achieve qualifications.
• Create a safe and inspiring learning environment where growth flourishes.

Team Player

• Thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Support colleagues, share ideas, and contribute to our collective success.

Trainer/Assessor in Residential Childcare – Benefits:

• 30 days annual leave for Professional Service Staff, plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period.
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
• Free onsite car parking

Trainer/Assessor in Residential Childcare – Application Process:

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education.’ This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

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